Founder of Instant Checkmate, a background-search service online, Kris Kibak is a resident of San Diego, where his startup is based. Last year, though, he decided to expand his real estate horizons to Hawaii, when he spent $24.6 million on a luxurious beachfront property in the exclusive Wailea/Makena neighborhood on Maui.
Newly constructed in 2018 by Molokai architect Rich Young and Vierra Builders — and never before lived in, per the listing — the stucco and tile-roof structure rests on a walled and gated parcel spanning over 4 acres. This fully furnished, open-concept home has four bedrooms and six bathrooms, with high ceilings, coral-laced walls, and white limestone and walnut hardwood floors throughout. Wide expanses of glass lead to expansive covered lanais and also provide sweeping ocean views.
There is a spacious living room with a fireplace and a gourmet kitchen with an eat-in island, Caesarstone countertops, a handmade sink, and high-end Wolf, Boesch, and Sub-Zero appliances.
The property also features an adjacent family/game room, plus two plush master suites – one on the ground level, with a lanai, and another upstairs with a view balcony, both with double vanities and soaking tubs.
An iridescent-tiled pool and spa feature a Baja shelf and fire features, along with a grassy lawn that extends to Palauea Beach, where Kibak can not only take part in various water sports, but also see the endangered Hawksbill turtle nesting in its nesting grounds. A two-car garage is attached to the house.
