65-1239 PUUKI PL, KAMUELA, HI 96743

Architectural Digest–Featured Waimea Sanctuary with Panoramic Ocean Views

Listing Provided by: COMPASS
MLS #: 727940

Description

Featured in Architectural Digest (December 2025) following a comprehensive reimagination, this exceptional Nob Hill residence belongs to a rare collection of Big Island homes recognized for architectural distinction and lifestyle excellence. Rooted in the philosophy of wabi-sabi and refined through Danish design principles, the home balances classical craftsmanship with modern luxury. Warm cedar, natural stone, and thoughtfully curated textures create a timeless aesthetic grounded in intentional living. The upper level is designed for elevated entertaining, anchored by a chef’s kitchen appointed with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, an outdoor pizza oven, and a premium built-in BBQ. Open-concept living spaces flow seamlessly to expansive lanais, creating effortless indoor-outdoor connection. The versatile den offers flexibility as a family room, office, or fifth bedroom. The middle level hosts three ensuite bedrooms, including a serene primary suite that opens to a private covered lanai. An outdoor soaking tub is perfectly positioned to capture sweeping ocean vistas and the iconic slopes of Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Hualālai. On the lowest level, a privately accessed guest suite with full bath and kitchenette provides ideal accommodations for visitors or multigenerational living. Each tier of the home features ocean-facing lanais that frame panoramic sunrise and sunset views across the Pacific horizon. Within a quiet cul-de-sac in Nob Hill, the property offers privacy while remaining moments from town and the Kona-Kohala Coast. Mature landscaping, showcasing a 75yr old magnolia tree and framed by lava rock terraced walls, creates a sense of established Big Island elegance. To be featured by Architectural Digest is to be acknowledged on a global design stage. Editorially celebrated and fully turn-key, this is a rare opportunity to own a design-forward Waimea retreat where architecture, setting, and intentional living converge.

Property Details

Price: $2,950,000
Sold Price:
Address: 65-1239 PUUKI PL, KAMUELA, HI 96743
Ownership: Full
Status: Active
Category: Residential
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Total Bedrooms: 5
Total Bathrooms: 5
Full Baths: 4
Living Area: 2,400 Square Feet

Listed by: COMPASS
Year Built: 1970
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Features and Amenities

Interior Features: Built-in Features, Dry Bar, Track Lighting, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Exterior Features: Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen
View: Coastline, Forest, Garden, Mountain(s), Ocean, Ocean Horizon, Other, Pasture, Sunrise, Sunset
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Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Indoor Grill, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Cooler
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), CO2 Detection, Smoke Detector(s)
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Parking Features: Other
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Community Information

Project Name:
Subdivision Name: KAMUELA HEIGHTS
Association Fee: $0 Monthly

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Lava Zone: 8
Flood Zone: X

Land Information

Lot Size: 10,093 Square Feet
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Land Tenure: Fee Simple

Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Grassy, Landscaped
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Roads: Paved
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Zoning: A-1A
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Additional Details

Assessed Tax Value: $1,509,300
Annual Tax: $16,753
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Lot: 28
Tax Block:

Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Cooling: Other
Heating: Other
Sewer: Cesspool
Water: Public
Solid Waste Disposal: Private Contractor

First Listed February 23, 2026, 8:36 am
Last Updated February 23, 2026, 8:36 am
Listing Conditions: Fee Simple, Standard
Property Condition:
Financial Info Available:

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