The two-story Residence is the property’s main house.
Built in 1932, it is a large (3200 sq. ft.) upscale single-wall home that has been lovingly restored and upgraded.
During the restoration, we made every effort to preserve unique features of a bygone era. Altars once used for Buddhist and Christian icons still adorn the living room. While most of the windows have been modernized, some of the original wooden double-hung windows were left in place to showcase the structure’s classic design.
The upper story has a view of the orchard and a partial view of the ocean.
The lower story is situated in a garden-like setting, viewable through windows and sliders, while gentle waterfall sounds from the pond contribute the ambiance.
Outside the kitchen and dining room is a large lanai (deck). A smaller private lanai opens from the master bedroom.
The upper floor has three bedrooms, a large living room, a meditation room, a dining room, a completely tiled kitchen, and a two-room fully tiled bathroom.
The larger space in the bathroom is a solarium with a bathtub big enough for two. A light therapy fixture projects any color a bather might choose.
Downstairs is a large bedroom/family room, a room with an extra refrigerator/freezer and additional storage, a smaller room that has been used as a bedroom or office, and a three-room three-quarters bathroom.
Completing the first floor are a laundry room and a large shop/tool room/parts and supply room.
The upper floors of the home, where not tiled, are finished with clear fir that beautifully reflects the years through its deep, lustrous colors.
The plantation-era Residence, like the stately Victorian homes of San Francisco, are lingering symbols of a world that no longer exists.
With traditional single-wall construction, there is no place where mold can grow. Post-and-beam construction of the underpinnings allows continuous ventilation, further preventing any risk of mold.
For our visitors over the years, the Residence has always been a one-of-a-kind experience, evoking many a “Wow!”