Surf’s Up! Oceanfront Kauai Property Designed by a Famed Seattle Architect Is a Dream

Surf’s Up! Oceanfront Kauai Property Designed by a Famed Seattle Architect Is a Dream

An oceanfront estate architect Ralph D. Anderson designed as his family’s vacation home has recently come on the market for $13,995,000.

The 1-acre Hawaiian property, which last changed hands in 2005 for $5.7 million, was first listed in 2022 for $15 million. The price was reduced in February.

Anderson, the “father of Pioneer Square,” was known for using natural design elements. Anderson received accolades in the 1960s for his restoration work in Seattle’s Historic District. He died in 2010 at the age of 86.

The estate is located near a popular surfing spot on the south shore of Kauai. The four-bedroom residence was recently the most viewed home on Realtor.com®.

It features 3,706 square feet of living space with vaulted wood ceilings, lava rock pillars, walls of glass, and private lanais.

‘Views and private perspectives’

“The best real estate in the Hawaiian islands command strategic vantage points beyond the straightaway coast, availing both views and private perspectives,” says listing agent Hannah Sirois, of Sirois Kaua’i. “Those who seek coveted rare offerings recognize these notable characteristics. Ralph D. Anderson knew this site when he saw it and claimed it as his own.”

The home has floor-to-ceiling glass doors providing views of Poipu Beach and the Pacific Ocean. The popular surf spot known as Acid Drops can be seen from the lanai.

The beach is known for its ideal year-round temperatures and crystal-clear waters for fishing, snorkeling, and swimming.

“This home opens up views in both an easterly and westerly direction while sitting on a peninsula that begins with a cozy beach and then showcases the premier surf spots in Poipu.” Sirois says. “Spending all day here is peaceful, majestic, and so entertaining.”

There are four en suite bedrooms, a seaside living room, and terraces.

The chef’s kitchen has a cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, modern appliances, and an island with a prep sink. The dining area overlooks a private lanai.

Other highlights include a media nook, an inground pool, and an outdoor kitchen.

The property offers a small beach to the right and a bay to the left.