Life is too short, so why waste precious time when it comes to snapping us this idyllic coastal retreat? The oceanfront oasis in Hawaii that Pat Benatar and Neil “Spyder” Giraldo once called home has once again surfaced for sale on the eastern end of Maui near the remote town of Hana, where the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were married in the early 1980s. The asking price is a dash under $5 million, with Christopher Barca and Bradley Newton of Compass sharing the listing.
With a main home and a guest suite offering up a total of three bedrooms and four baths in roughly 3,300 square feet, the secluded spread has more than enough room for any like-minded power couple to release their inner fantasy while enjoying picturesque views stretching from the Big Island to the Haleakala Crater. Famously owned by the “Heartbreaker” singer and her longtime guitarist husband for around 17 years, records show the plantation-style residence was sold by the duo in 2017 for $3.1 million and last traded hands in early 2020 for $3.2 million.
A lanai off the great room is the perfect spot to dine amid scenic Pacific vistas.
Andrew Keith
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Perched atop a private cove on an acre-plus parcel fronting Waikoloa’s Black Sand Beach, the primary dwelling was completed in 2002 and showcases travertine tile floors, soaring ceilings bolstered by skylights, wood-paneled walls, and vast expanses of glass.
Upon entry, an open-concept great room features a living room equipped with a bamboo-clad wet bar, a dining area alongside a built-in buffet, and a kitchen boasting granite countertops, a glossy white subway tile backsplash, and high-end Viking and Sub-Zero appliances. Collapsible doors flow seamlessly to a lanai ideal for alfresco dining. The vaulted primary bedroom sports an inviting bath with a pedestal soaking tub and access to a large outdoor lava rock shower, while a cupola up top has two separate decks.
The primary bedroom has an en suite bath with access to an outdoor lava rock shower.
Andrew Keith
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In addition to a recording studio-turned-guest suite sitting above a detached two-car garage, the lush grounds are dotted with coconut trees and hold manicured gardens lined with Hawaii-inspired rock walls and lounge areas overlooking sweeping Pacific vistas. An added bonus: The retreat is set amid Hana’s pristine waterfalls, freshwater pools, and hiking spots, and just minutes away from the Waioka Pond (aka, the Venus Pool) and popular Hamoa Beach.
Benatar and Giraldo acquired the Hawaii property in 2000 for $550,000 and then began designing and building the main house. Five years later, they doled out $400,000 more for the vacant parcel next door, which they used to host barbecues, play bocce ball, and hit golf balls. The pair currently own two homes in the Los Angeles area, one a Malibu equestrian ranch they bought in 2006 for $1.6 million and another in Hidden Hills they picked up in 2019 for $4 million.
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Andrew Keith
Source: Luxury - robbreport.com
