Sometimes, life doesn’t go as planned. It’s an age-old adage that none of us seem able to escape. Robert and Sharron Long are no exception. They bought their dream home in Hawaii with plans to retire. But life had other plans.
The Longs were introduced to Hawaii in 1988 when they saw an ad in The Wall Street Journal. On their first visit to the state, they stayed in Kauai, the “Garden Island.” They began visiting the state regularly to explore the different islands, but found themselves consistently going back to Kauai. They were in love with the island.
They bought a condo in Hanalei Bay and frequented Kauai often. They kept the condo for fifteen years, before deciding to purchase 4615A Hanalei Plantation Road as the home they planned to retire in.
But now their dream home could be yours on April 27th when it sells to the highest bidder via the Concierge Auctions Mobile App.
A Change of Plans
Circumstances with their children kept requiring them to return to the mainland. “When the situation changed with our family, we realized, we are kidding ourselves,” Long explains. “We may get out to Hawaii four or five months out of the year, but we are not going to be able to live out here.”
They decided it was time to sell. They recruited Jack Blanton of Century 21 All Islands Fine Homes and Estates and put their home on the market around May 2016. However, being on a small island with a small population presented challenges. “We don’t get a lot of foot traffic out here,” Blanton admits. After the home sat on the market for about nine months, Blanton decided to take action. He had been referred to Concierge Auctions and investigated our platform. He recognized how he could use our platform to deliver a time-certain sale for his clients. He pitched the idea to the Longs.
In the face of so much uncertainty regarding things in their life they can’t control, the Longs decided to take control of the sale of their home. The Longs agreed with Blanton that auctioning their home was the way to go. “We chose Concierge so we could have a time-certain sale,” says Long.
“We could leave this home on the market. Higher-end houses tend to stay on the market for a fairly long time,” Long reasons. “We are more interested in getting it done. There are too many things going on in our life. There are lots of moving parts, and we would just like to get one of them put behind us.”
A Home with Unbelievable Views
4615A Hanalei Plantation Road is an awe-inspiring estate that encompasses all that people love about Kauai. The home sits on the island's North Shore in Princeville with incredible views of the ocean, Bali Hai, Hanalei Bay, and Makana Mountain.
The four-bedroom, four-and-one-half bathroom home is architecturally designed to bring the outdoors in, boasting beamed ceilings, gorgeous wood flooring, and breathtaking ocean views from every angle.
Capturing the spirit of ‘Ohana, the home features multiple spaces to gather with family. From the luxurious refined living room to the outdoor veranda where you can watch panoramic sunsets. The home also comes fully furnished.
Garden Island Living
Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian islands. Formed millions of years ago by a now-dormant volcano, the island is both rich in history and natural beauty.
Beyond the space itself, the home offers the lifestyle you come to Kauai for. You can pick fresh lemons, limes, and oranges from trees located on the 0.73-acre estate. If you don’t feel like trekking the short distance to the beach, take a dip in the pool.
Long has a lot to say about the lifestyle you can live on Kauai. “Anything you want to do outdoors, you can do. There are great golf courses, horseback riding, and ziplining. There are endless activities to do on the water. You can go to Hanalei Bay and surf, kayak, or paddleboard at the beach. You can go on a beautiful hiking trail.”
Claim Your Kauai Dream
On April 27th, 4615A Hanalei Plantation Road could be yours when it sells to the highest bidder via the Concierge Auctions Mobile App.
The Longs will always love Kauai, and will return to visit often. But the cost of maintaining a house they are not living in simply does not make good business sense. They look forward to letting a new family make new memories in their home.
4615A Hanalei Plantation Road will sell to the highest bidder in cooperation with Jack Blanton of Century 21 All Islands Fine Homes and Estates via our Concierge Auctions Mobile App on April 27. To learn more about this opportunity or to schedule an appointment to view the property, call Alex Gray at +1 212.256.1284.