45-1145 KALEHUA RD , Honokaa, HI 96727(Hawaii County)

Beautiful hand crafted home nestled in a park like setting on 5 fully fenced acres located in peaceful Ahualoa just minutes from Historic Honokaa town.brbrOhia posts frame the entrance, leading into an open beam living area filled with light from both skylights and gable end windowed walls. Locally sourced tropical wood is featured beginning with the 8 entrance door and matching rear door, a solid slab island, and vanities in both interior bathrooms, all made from the distinctive richly grained monkeypod. The stately Norfolk pine posts in the main room and the robusta railing caps on all 3 lanais were created from wood milled on the property. Except for tile floors in the bathrooms, the rest of the house has robusta flooring and baseboards, window and door trim. The 5 bedrooms are each trimmed with Douglas fir, and have solid fir doors.brbrAccessible by paved road with county water and power, the utilities go underground at the property line, preserving the pristine look of the ohia grove. Current owner recently updated to a new septic system. Fiber optic for internet, streaming and cell service boosting has also been recently added. brbrThe 5 acre property contains plantings from the original homestead as well as more recently planted fruit trees including Macadamia nuts, coffee, bananas, pineapple, avocados, various citrus, cherimoya, cinnamon tree, cloves trees and loquat. Forested borders enhance privacy. brOther featured plantings include puakinikini, gardenia, and awapuhi ginger. brbrChicken coop with free ranging chickens provide eggs and pest control. brbrA free standing outdoor bathtub on covered platform provides a unique bathing experience off the back lanai. brbrThis special house combines functionality with craftsmanship. The natural beauty of the grounds together with the sustainability of your own food source makes this a rare find.