A ‘Descendants’ Home – Hilo Plantation Era Listing with Plenty of Charm

If you were inspired to seek out historic Hawaiian homes after seeing the 2011 Academy Award-winning film The Descendants, like I was, you’ll be thrilled with the news I have. For the first time in decades, 040 Halaulani Place in Hilo on the Big Island is available for sale. With elegant ‘sugar plantation era’ charm, this home will embrace you in true Hawaiian style.

The Big Island’s 040 Halaulani Pl. is on the Historic Register & is just minutes from downtown Hilo

A Rare Find

As seen in the film, these homes are well-loved and easily lived in. Most homes of this era and style are found in O’ahu’s toniest neighborhoods; this is a rare find on the Big Island. Built in 1927, when Hilo Town was home to sugar plantations, 040 Halaulani Place holds the elegance of a world past.

Large windows, high ceilings, re-finished hardwood floors, and built-ins are a few of the unique features of this property

With over 4,700 square feet of living space, 6 bedrooms, and 3 full bathrooms, a few generations can comfortably co-habitate. The 10-foot ceilings and newly re-finished hardwood floors are just two of the many elegant finishes in the home (MLS# 268877). The stream behind the home provides a greenscape and ultimate privacy for the backyard.

With four bedrooms, a second living room upstairs, and lots of natural light, this home will charm and embrace you!

The large Master Bedroom and nearby nursery on the ground floor ooze elegance and plantation era charm

Make Hilo Home Today

Now is the time for you to embrace the history of your descendants. This home, and the town of Hilo, are ripe for your adventure into the bygone peace of old Hawaii. Come live your Hawaii Life and make Hilo home today.