Luxury Home Magazine

P lantation-style abodes were born in a period when space was plentiful, time moved slowly, and family was at the center of every decision. If you are drawn to the romantic appeal of homes that summon this era of stately simplicity, you will surely find what you’re looking for in Hawaii. Kama’aina-style estate homes combine the romance of the Old South with unique and practical island applications. Plantation- style décor and construction is now trendy nation-wide but Kama’aina-style estate homes are timeless and unwavering in their popularity. True Hawaiian plantation homes exist from the pineapple and sugar cane eras but estate homes can reflect any architectural style as long as the utility of the home remains the same: self-sufficiency with acreage, multiple dwellings, and pleasant seclusion. Properties with existing palatial homes and substantial acreage are a rarity in Hawaii, which is why the availability of this issue’s cover home is unique. Presented by Nancy J. Callahan (R) , The Simon Estate (formerly known as The Baldwin Estate) is nearly 40 acres and a piece of Maui history. The property dates back to 1858 when the original home was built as the plantation manager’s residence for one of Maui’s first sugar plantations; the main home and guest cottage were believed to be first built in 1924 with Hawaiiana architecture in every detail. The ten-bedroom, ten-and-a-half-bath, furnished home has been updated throughout the years but maintains the integrity of a plantation-style estate. With the addition of modern luxuries such as a tennis court and swimming pool, The Simon Estate is an historic Maui retreat with impeccable grounds and peaceful seclusion. If you’d rather be closer to the action, look for a newly built plantation-style home such as the Mahinahina, Maui home presented by Mary Anne Fitch (R) and Nam L. Le Viet (RS) . The gated oceanfront estate is a classic plantation-style residence with a sweeping staircase, sparkling white interior, and exposed beams. The relaxed elegance of this fully-furnished home makes it appropriate for hosting friends or extended family; with five bedrooms, five baths, 4,793 square feet and a separate ohana, there is plenty of room for everyone. These estate homes and other Kama’aina-style dwellings encourage a lifestyle of relaxed formality which can only be understood in Hawaii. Sharing your luxury lifestyle with ohana never goes out of style. Left: Nancy J. Callahan, See Page 27 Top: Mary Anne Fitch & Nam L. Le Viet, See Page 23 Middle & Bottom: Nancy J. Callahan, See Page 27 43