Highly sought-after 2-bedrooom, 2-bath, 2-story unit available in the Leilani of Diamond Head at Pualei Circle. These 2-level condominiums have spectacular views over Kapiolani Park, sparkling city lights of Waikiki, the Waianae range and Makakilo coastline in the distance, which offer the prized rituals of frequent rainbows, incomparable sunsets, and the Hilton Hawaiian Village Friday night fireworks, right off your own lanai or from the expansive window in the master bedroom upstairs! Plus an up-close view of Diamond Head from the 2nd Bedroom, or the kitchen on the mauka side. Icons of the island no matter where you look, providing a great location within minutes of the beach, Kapiolani Park, Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Monsarrat Ave. and all these areas have to offer for outdoor & sports activities, eating, shopping and schools. Includes an on-site pool with BBQ and a storage area for bikes and surfboards.

This unit had a complete and exquisite kitchen renovation, adding a quaint countertop circular island-end for two. The new layout has added extensive all-wood cabinet space, cabinet-fronted Bosch d/w, new Whirlpool fridge with filtered water dispenser, new microwave, new lighting and ceiling-fan fixtures, expansive new quartz countertop space with glass-tile beach-colors backsplash and porcelain-tile floor space for eat-in dining area with Diamond Head watching over you. A two-story tall screen-enclosed 75 sq-ft lanai with flagstone deck, which looks out westward from the bright 14x16 living room. Entire first floor is porcelain tile which withstands the beach lifestyle. Upstairs flooring is wood throughout both bedrooms and hallways. Second bedroom has amazing views of Diamond Head, perfect for office space, reading room, or childs bedroom, with a full wall-to-wall flank of new windows and blinds and a large closet. Second bath has a half-size tub/shower, which cant be beat for sandy feet wash and child or pet baths. Master bath has been upgraded with new stone tiling, vanity and extra-large medicine chest, with a large enclosed tile shower. Master bedroom has two ample closets and a huge wall-to-wall double-paned Pella sliding windows for night time viewing over Kapiolani Park to the sparkling lights of Makakilo, and includes a split A/C unit for the occasional too-hot night. Which is a rare event with this open-air floor plan that captures breezes and light and the tropical feel of the islands.

Seller's Highlights

1. Have you done any upgrades??

-Kitchen has been completely gutted and remodeled with brand new everything, except the stove because it's in excellent condition, which the microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher were bought to match. New ceiling fan fixtures & lighting, sink, faucet and disposal. Porcelain tiling was added for continuity of entire lower level.

- 2nd bedroom windows and blinds are new. - Master bath has new stone tiling throughout, new vanity and extra large medicine chest.

- Open stair wood slabs being refinished.

- Two-story multiple screens at lanai being replaced.

2. What things do you like most about this home and living here?

What I love most about living here is the open-air layout and views that seem to bring the outdoor island environment inside, as well as the heavenly breezes.

3. What factors influenced your decision to move here?

I chose to move here because the condo was so beautiful and open and the access to beach and parks nearby was fantastic.

4. How is traffic in and around the neighborhood?

Traffic here is just on the outskirts of the heavy traffic that town creates - so it's not bad at all, but can get heavy once you start to travel in the direction of town.

5. How is your commute to work?

I work from home so my commute to work if fantastic!

6. What do you like best about your neighborhood?

I love the diversity and the friendliness of the neighbors, the shops and restaurants along Monserrat and Kapahulu Avenues, but most of all the short walk to the beach, parks, and Waikiki.

7. What are your favorite nearby restaurants and places to shop?

Monserrat Avenue restaurants I love are Bogarts, South Shore Grill and Diamond Head Grill, and across Kapi'olani Park is the Hau Tree Lanai and the W, for a little upscale dining. There is a new little boutique on Monserrat called James After Beach Club that is wonderful!! And of course, Waikiki is within walking distance, and there's no end to restaurants and shops there. A short drive away is Kapahulu and Waialae Avenue which has many restaurants and shops, and Kahala Mall is just on the other side of Diamond Head.

8. Are there any events in your neighborhood that a new buyer would like to know about?

Kapi'olani Park, with it's bandstand, ball fields, tennis courts and the Waikiki Shell, holds many festivals and concerts and games all year. Just on the skirts of the park is the Honolulu Zoo, and Waikiki Aquarium and Waikiki Beach, all which are open year round for visitors and also have many events. My favorite is movies on the beach at Waikiki by Kapahulu Avenue. Also Kapi'olani Community Collge is a walk up Monserrat Avenue, which has the best farmer's market every saturday called KCC Farmer's Market.