About
About
A self-sufficient estate awaits you along the stunning Hamakua Coast with expansive ocean views and year-round stream. Just 8 miles from Hilo, situated within the sought-after gated subdivision of Onomea Bay Ranch Estates, this thoughtfully designed and fully furnished residence offers a lifestyle in harmony with nature. Enjoy the convenience of nearby amenities, including shopping centers, a world famous farmer's market, hospital, university, and international airport. Additionally, you'll find two of East Hawaii's most popular surf beaches just minutes away. Embrace a life where convenience and nature coexist, offering the best of both worlds.
Nestled within the property, the residence is accessed through two programmable Liftmaster gated entries along a sweeping driveway that leads to a picturesque circular courtyard. The home showcases robust construction and quality materials, including Hardie panel exterior siding, tongue and groove ceilings and Milgard vinyl windows. An 8' wide covered lanai with sliding door access from every room allows you to immerse yourself in the outdoors for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
The tasteful and timeless design features natural color themes that harmonize with the lush surroundings. Clear oak flooring extends throughout the house, adding elegance to the interior. The master suite occupies the southern end of the home, providing privacy from the guest suites. It features a luxurious bathroom equipped with a soaking tub, step-in shower, double sinks, and two separate walk-in closets.
The great room impresses with its vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, with ocean views from every window. The gourmet kitchen offers a gas range, custom cabinets, Quartz counters and a walk-in pantry, ensuring a delightful culinary experience.
The two guest suites are located on the north end of the home which terminates in the entrance to the large double bay garage with 20' ceilings, laundry room and a 340 sf loft, currently utilized as a music studio. For added convenience, there is an outdoor shower accompanied by a covered grilling and picnic area. There is also a bathroom accessible from the outside, perfect for use while gardening or after a day at the beach. A 'bonus' under house storage room provides additional space for your belongings, or use as a workshop or artist studio.
Harnessing the power of the sun, this self-sufficient property features a powerful off-grid solar array with Blue Ion battery storage producing 7.7kW of power with a remarkable battery capacity of 16kWhr with extra storage capacity for future expansion & a transferable warranty. Additionally, there is a Kohler back up generator. Two Rinnai tankless water heaters provide efficient hot water throughout the home. Situated between 730 and 811 feet above sea level; this is the 'sweet spot' for enjoying the cooling trade winds and providing consistent rainfall for the 18,000-gallon water collection system, ensuring an ample water supply with a multi-phase filtration system.
The property has a thriving orchard, with approximately 36 producing Cacao trees and 20 coffee trees, allowing you to indulge in homegrown delights. There are also an abundance of fruit trees and bushes, including mango, avocado, breadfruit, longan, guava, citrus, Surinam cherry, strawberries, banana, papaya, coconut, guanabana (soursop), kukui nut, and pineapples. Additionally, established raised bed gardens and greenhouses consistently yield a variety of organic garden greens and herbs.
Flowering trees such as Royal Poinciana, Monkeypod, Pink Powder Puff, Magnolia, Yellow Poiniciana, Pink Crepe Myrtle, Hibiscus, and Yesterday/Today/Tomorrow add vibrant colors and delightful fragrances to the surroundings. Wildflowers, anthuriums, orchids, and rhododendrons bloom in abundance, providing a plentiful supply of materials for stunning flower arrangements.
For plant nursery enthusiasts, the property has an extensive collection of Ti plants, offering the opportunity to create a substantial plant inventory with commercial potential. Numerous other plants and palms on the property also present similar possibilities.
There is a ‘bonus’ caretaker studio located above the main home- perfect for guests.
There are 10 fenced paddocks in place for livestock. Or for the horse enthusiast, this land could be a dream, offering ample space for equestrian centers and picturesque private riding trails.
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this property, surrounded by a variety of songbirds, finches, io (Hawaiian Hawk), and owls, with a park-like ambiance that is truly enchanting. You will never want to leave home.