For those of you who have traveled on vacation to Hawaii, you’ve experienced the beauty, the beaches and perhaps a Hawaiian flower lei or two. It was probably a great experience that didn’t come cheap. For those with bigger bank accounts, a completely different Hawaiian paradise awaits.
Carved into the lava on the Big Island’s Kona Coast, Kukio is not only Hawaii’s most exclusive neighborhood, but one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the world. Kukio is as private and exclusive as it gets – to get there if you’re not a homeowner – requires permission and admittance. Speaking of homeowners, check out this all-star lineup who live in Kukio:
1.) Billionaire Michael Dell has a 18,500 sq. foot home valued at $64.7 million.
2.) Chairman of KKR Financial Holding Corporation and former Wells Fargo CEO Paul Hazen owns a 10,000 sq. foot home valued at $26.7 million.
3.) David Roux, co-founder of Silver Lake, the firm that helped Dell take his eponymous company private last year, owns a $20 million home there.
4.) Bandel Carano of Oak Investment Partners owns a 14,680 sq. foot home valued at $19.7 million.
5.) Ken Griffin, billionaire founder of the hedge fund Citadel, owns two homes there valued at $17 million and $13 million respectively.
6.) George Roberts, one of the co-founders of private equity giant KKR, owns a brilliant home worth $22.1 million.
7.) Howard Marks, Oaktree Capital Management founder owns a $23.8 million home in the neighborhood.
8.) Bertie Buffet, sister of Warren Buffet, paid $3.2 million for a lot in 1997. Her home is currently valued at $17.3 million.
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The neighbor is much more than these 8 extravagant homes. There are several more million dollar homes in Kukio. It’s clearly and exclusive paradise that only some of the wealthiest individuals in the country are privy. Oh well!
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