31-3579 OPEA PELEAU

In the heart of the green, rich, lush hills of the Hamakua coast on the Island of Hawaii lies a modern, exclusive and private end of the road oasis.

 

This turn key comfortable one bedroom, is nestled on a hilltop overlooking the dramatic, ever changing Pacific ocean, with sweeping views that stretch far enough to reveal the curvature of the horizon.
 

The home comes complete with all appliances. Granite countertops and complementary tile finishes add a polished touch to both the kitchen and bathroom. 

High vaulted ceilings create an airy sense of space and light, making the home feel remarkably open and comfortable for its modest footprint.

 

Adjacent to the home sits the electric shed which houses the fully owned solar system that powers the house year round.

Beside this shed is a graded site perfect for a garage/workshop addition or possibly a new house site.

Tucked naturally into the landscape is a charming 24-by-8-foot ag structure that blends beautifully with the character of the property. Its flexible layout offers great potential and can be adapted to suit a variety of needs and interests.
 

Water for the home is collected from the Hamakua Coast’s ample rainfall and stored in a substantial 20,000-gallon ferrocement catchment tank. Ferrocement provides a durable, low-maintenance method of water storage, while the calcium compounds in the cement can help neutralize the natural acidity of rainwater, including acidity associated with volcanic emissions. The tank’s robust ferrocement construction provides excellent durability, an important consideration in an area that can experience seismic activity.

The 400-sqft catchment roof collects rainfall and feeds the 20,000-gallon tank, while also providing a covered area for the farm equipment and machinery included with the property, most notably a Kubota tractor with attachments and a John Deere ride-on mower.

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Approximately 20 of the property’s 38.6 acres are fenced and divided into paddocks of various sizes, offering flexibility for a range of livestock. The fenced area includes the homesite, helping to keep feral pigs away from the house and immediate surroundings. A large graded site near the road provides additional space with potential for an agricultural shed, greenhouse, or other farm use. The property also features two seasonal ponds that fill naturally with rainfall and offer potential for improvement into more permanent water features.

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Numerous fruit trees and palms line the driveway, welcoming you home as you make your way up the property. Mango, avocado, banana, breadfruit, acerola, and jaboticaba are just a few of the maturing fruit trees found throughout the grounds. Within the alder forest you can find Arabica coffee trees, planted approximately 15 years ago. The established coffee trees are healthy and offer the potential to be cultivated into a productive crop.

Beyond the developed and maintained acreage, roughly 18 acres remain largely untouched and overgrown, preserving a raw and undeveloped section of the property that is currently accessible on foot from the developed portion.

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The property extends across a seasonal stream and is bordered in part by a larger, year-round stream. The makai (ocean-side) boundary sits at roughly 1,500 feet in elevation, while the mauka (mountain-side) finger of the property reaches approximately 1,800 feet.

The seasonal stream winds through the property among boulders, pebbles, and moss-covered banks, leading to a small swimming hole and an approximately 25-foot waterfall. This magical natural feature adds another unique dimension to the property and offers endless potential.

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The undeveloped portion of the property is home to numerous naturally growing koa and ʻōhiʻa trees, offering potential for additional native tree or timber plantings. Bamboo also thrives in this area, as demonstrated by the impressive black bamboo growing near the pond by the entrance.

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The property is accessed via a solid, unpaved former sugarcane road that winds through picturesque cattle and ranch country, with solar-gated access adding to the sense of privacy and seclusion. The pastoral setting along the way makes the journey home part of the experience, ultimately leading to your own little slice of paradise.
 

The 38-acre property borders a 378-acre conservation section of the Hilo Forest Reserve as well as Bishop Estate land, creating a substantial natural buffer from neighboring properties and preserving the expansive, undeveloped character of the surrounding landscape.
 

Undeveloped and raw, yet complete with all of life’s modern conveniences, this property offers potential rarely found in Hawaiʻi.