A former Rothschild banking dynasty member’s two-parcel estate in Kailua, Hawaii, went up for $32.5 million last week.
According to listing agent Brandon Kim of List Sotheby’s International Realty, Harry Rothschild, who passed away in 2015 in Honolulu after spending time in Hawaii since the early 1970s, gave the property the nickname Kai Moena, which translates to “the house of the resting sea.” According to property records, Rothschild owned the property throughout the most of the 1980s before selling it in 1987 for $1.225 million.
Between the property’s two homes, there are nearly 15,000 square feet of living space. In total, there are 10 bedrooms, eight full bathrooms and three partial bathrooms.
Located on the island of Oʻahu, the homes were designed to blend into the beachy surroundings, Kim said.
“To mimic the curves in the waves, exotic mango, koa, monkey pod, and mahogany woods create an authentic Hawaii look and feel,” he stated of the interior walls. Natural weaving and bamboo also give texture to the ceilings.
Large sheets of natural stone that have been broken up on site make up flagstone flooring, which can be found both indoors and outdoors and enhances the organic flow between indoor and outdoor living.
The villa, which was constructed in 2001, is situated on more than 255 feet of white sand beach. Kim mentioned that an automated window-washing system shields the house from the sea air.
Additional amenities include a tennis/pickleball court, a fitness center, a massage room, a movie room, a sauna, and a lagoon-style swimming pool with a hot tub. Additionally, there are two enclosed garages: one can hold three automobiles, while the other can hold two cars.
Kim compared it to “your own mini Four Seasons Resort.”
Kailua is located on the windward side of Oʻahu, meaning it gets the trade winds, and is known for its beaches, “laid-back atmosphere and vibrant community,” Kim said. It’s also popular among celebrities and other high-profile individuals, with President Barack Obama even spending holidays in the same neighborhood as Kai Moena, he added.
The estate last changed hands in 2006 when the seller purchased it through a limited company for $13.5 million, according to property records.
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