For Sale at Puakea Bay Ranch Near Hawi

With only a total of 34 lots, and several of those in single ownership as privacy buffers, the gated oceanfront community of Puakea Bay Ranch in Hawi, North Kohala does not always have a residence for sale.

In the past twelve months, two lots have sold and no homes were offered for sale until two weeks ago. I just toured the recently listed home, eager to see the remodel the current owners completed. Here are some observations on the two properties currently available for sale at Puakea Bay Ranch.

Puakea Bay Ranch home for sale on 10 acres with ocean, sunset, and Maui view. MLS 721462

Recently Updated Home for Sale at Puakea Bay Ranch Checks Many Buyers Boxes

The Puakea Bay Ranch subdivision itself checks many boxes when it comes to luxury Big Island buyer preferences.

• Lots are 10 acres, so home sites are generally staggered for privacy and viewplane protection
• The community is oceanfront and all lots have ocean, sunset, and Maui views.
• CC&Rs require homes of substance, ranging from 3,500 sq ft up to 12,000 sq ft.
• Proximity to the town of Hawi, easy drive to Waimea and Kailua Kona.

And here is a list of some of the features of the home, guest quarters, updates and additions.

• Completely remodeled kitchen and updated bathrooms
• Pocket doors can be opened for seamless integration of interior and exterior spaces
• Primary bedroom with ocean views, pocket doors, and two attached bathrooms, one opening to an outdoor shower and the other with both shower and soaking tub
• Separate guest quarters with wetbar and ensuite bath for each bedroom
• A newly added guest/nanny room above the oversized 4-bay, extra height garage

Completely remodeled kitchen with carefully chosen finishes

The listing describes the finishes used in the remodel: “Italian & South African granite, exquisite marble, slate, cherry & bamboo hardwood floor, louvered doors, professional chef’s kitchen, designer appliances/cabinetry, walk in pantry, gas cooktop, hammered copper hood, dual refrigerator/freezers, stone accents, custom lighting, artisan fixtures, original wood coffered ceiling.”

Looking in from the lanai and pool area through wide open pocket doors to living and dining spaces. Primary suite is past the kitchen, taking up an entire wing of the home.

As I mentioned, the new listing at Puakea Bay Ranch is newly renovated, but a well established home in the community. The agents attending the open house event shared stories with the listing agents. One broker recalled pasturing horses in an adjacent lot, and how those horses would go to the fenceline to listen to the owner at that time playing classical music on a grand piano. I was able to explain the origins of the labyrinth and greenhouse.

The property has a serene quality, enhanced by careful landscaping, sculpture, and even a labyrinth with a bench at its center to contemplate the ocean views.

Interested in agriculture? Besides the greenhouse, there is plenty of room for horses on the far end of the property next to the equestrian trails.

Greenhouse ready to grow flowers or vegetables and herbs. County water keeps irrigation bills low.

Ready to Build Lot Available at Puakea Bay Ranch

Sunset view from the building site on the ten-acre Puakea Bay Ranch vacant lot for sale0

If you have a different home in mind for your new Hawaiʻi residence, Lot 4 at Puakea Bay Ranch is one of the few remaining vacant parcels. I had this property listed years ago and have walked it many times. The third of the lot closest to the road has a prepared building site that is flat, close for utilities, and has the best Maui and coastline views. This lot, like many, has an identified archeological site, as the area is rich in Hawaiian history. Explore its stone walls in the middle third of your lot, and leave the far third for grazing and privacy.

If you have questions about Puakea Bay Ranch or want to tour either of these listings, I live just around the corner and am happy to help.