Don’t judge this Plantation-style cottage from a Drive-By. Mama said, “Beauty is only skin deep!” Look inside and you will find FRESH paint, NEW carpet, MILLION DOLLAR ocean views and a TON of potential. There is a lot here to love; 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, an office or bonus room behind French doors. A kitchen with lots of counters and oak cabinets opens to a spacious great room. Covered lanais offer additional usable living space.
A few words about the style and construction. One builder described single-wall homes as simple, uncomplicated structures. Essentially, a shell built around a floor that is elevated to prevent pests, tame steep rocky slopes and take advantage of cross-breezes, all tied together with windows and a low-slung metal roof. An architect described Plantation-style as an explicit reference to local and cultural traditions. He went on to say it is the most compatible architecture for the islands. Both commented on the growing popularity of this style.
At a cool elevation just under 1200 ft., this single-wall cottage begs to be recognized as the jewel it is. It has terraced rock walls and mature fruit trees. It cries out to a visionary with cultural respect who will restore its curb appeal, paint the exterior, and let its beauty shine through.