Historic Honolulu Estate Restored by Owners Hits Market for $22 Million
A historic 1920s manor in Honolulu, originally built for a former governor, has been listed for sale at $22 million. The property, spanning approximately 25,000 square feet, was purchased and extensively restored over four years by Richard Ethington and his wife Brendan, who invested roughly $13 million in the project. Richard Ethington, a general contractor, described the massive estate as a passion project that required significant adjustment to its scale, noting that walking from the kitchen to the master bedroom can take 15 minutes. Despite the size, the couple utilized the space for family living and large charity events. The listing represents one of Hawaii's largest private homes currently on the market.
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Historic Honolulu Estate Restored by Owners Hits Market for $22 Million
A historic 1920s manor in Honolulu, originally built for a former governor, has been listed for sale at $22 million. The property, spanning approximately 25,000 square feet, was purchased and extensively restored over four years by Richard Ethington and his wife Brendan, who invested roughly $13 million in the project. Richard Ethington, a general contractor, described the massive estate as a passion project that required significant adjustment to its scale, noting that walking from the kitchen to the master bedroom can take 15 minutes. Despite the size, the couple utilized the space for family living and large charity events. The listing represents one of Hawaii's largest private homes currently on the market.
WSJ.com: Real Estate