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I think you meant Kailua Kona, which is still not accurate. Hualalei is about 40 miles from Kailua-Kona and best described as the Kohala Coast. Second time in a week that these Forbes articles got the city in Hawaii wrong. Need a fact checker? I'm available
Fabulous front yards
By Bethany Lyttle of Forbes
Backyards are always getting all the attention. They usually have the larger of the two lawns, and the place where you can find the pool, the patio and the garden. But a fabulous front yard is essential for a home to make a phenomenal first impression.
A presage to the home itself, pool-size fountains, ski trails and unbelievable drop-offs to the sea are just the beginning when it comes to achieving major curb appeal. Check out these impressive front yards.
NOTE: Properties noted as being for sale were on the market and listed as available at the time of publication in August 2012.
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Fabulous front yards
A grand French entrance
Wilmington, Del.
Like an enormous mirror, the reflecting pool in the front yard of this palatial setting doubles the grandeur of its gardens. Animated with 157 jets that send sparkling beads of water into the air, the pool is only one of many jaw-dropping features on the grounds of the Nemours Mansion.
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Quite a gift
The Nemours Mansion, built in 1909 and situated on 300 acres, was a gift from Alfred I. du Pont to his second wife, Jessie.
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Fabulous front yards
Lakefront lawn
Clayton, Ga.
The cedar shingle home looks over a front yard that gives way to sparkling lakefront. Beyond its gracious fencing and stonework are maintained paths that follow the shoreline. A two-slip boathouse with mountain views perches at the water's edge.
- On our blog, 'Listed': 'Blue Light Special' island estate
Fabulous front yards
A refreshing view
The six-bedroom home is on a 1.75-acre point that juts into Lake Burton in Rayburn County. It is listed for $9.7 million.
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Elizabethan grounds
Hillsborough, Calif.
This property, called Chiltern, is fronted by a French parterre and surrounded by lush, manicured grounds that allude to some of the most romantic gardens in the world. Listed for $44 million, Chiltern sits on six majestic acres.
Mature redwoods, an orchard, rose gardens, a maze and 25-foot-high stone walls are among the other features here. The estate includes a five-bedroom main house, three separate apartments and a guest house.
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Fabulous front yards
15th fairway
Kailuna Kona, Hawaii
Talk about a front yard you can play in. This ground-level luxury golf villa at Hualalai Resort overlooks the 15th fairway of the Hualalai Golf Course, Mauna Kea and Kohala Mountain. Just beyond the course are the Pacific Ocean and the island of Maui. Listed for $1.9 million, the three-bedroom home is part of a resort on 865 acres of Kona coastline.
- On our blog, 'Listed': $150,000 golf-course lots selling for $1
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Fabulous front yards
French courtyard
Santa Fe, N.M.
France meets the Southwest at this six-bedroom house in a private enclave called Rancho Escondido. Listed for $3 million, the 7,283-square-foot house sits on more than nine acres and has plantings of lavender in a front yard with a formal French garden. The yard also has a lawn and a swimming pool.
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Fabulous front yards
Pacific oceanfront
Sydney
Perched on a cliff with a dramatic drop-off, this house, called the Holman House, actually cantilevers out over the sea. The front yard is the Pacific Ocean. From the living and dining areas, nothing separates the residents from the water except a wall of glass.
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Fabulous front yards
Architects Durbach Block Jaggers of Sydney included additional front-yard features, though, such as rock walls along the cliff's edge to create the eccentric terraced gardens and a vase-shaped rock pool.
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Ski-slope entry
Telluride, Colo.
This ski-in/ski-out property, called Alpen Ridge, is a powder hound's dream. It's so close to the slopes that you can literally push off outside the door. No lining up to get on the lift. When the day is over, ski to your deck, kick off your boots and sink into the hot tub. The six-bedroom house also has mountain views from its floor-to-ceiling windows. The vacation rental starts at $1,500 a day.
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Fabulous front yards
Classical entryway
Bradenton, Fla.
The front yard of this home has a grand entry that alludes to ancient Greece or Rome. A classical fountain, columns and pediment set the tone for the opulent interior of the five-bedroom house, which sits on the Manatee River. Access to the Intracoastal Waterway requires no bridges. The property, listed for $8.85 million, includes a boathouse, dock and five-car garage with apartment.
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Edible yard
Napa, Calif.
Vegetables and fruits thrive in this front yard, which the homeowners have transformed into an edible Eden. The garden is a wonderful example of form meeting function. Not only is it beautiful to look at, but it also sustains its owners by providing tasty ingredients for homemade meals.
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