We first wrote about the colorful history of this unique North Kohala home in a post titled Historic Hawaii Homes For Sale: 54-333 Union Mill Road, Kapaau. This gracious residence, built in the mid-19th century, was previously owned by Pierre Bowman, the last manager of the Kohala Sugar Company.
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Hakalau and Wailea Village: “Old Hawaii” Heritage on the Big Island’s Hamakua Coast
January 26th, 2011
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If you are looking for a place to build a home on the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island, Hakalau is definitely a location to consider. It about a 20-minute drive to Hilo, so access to shopping and restaurants is easy, and Kolekole Beach Park is just a few minutes away if you need a change of pace from the beach at Hakalau Bay.
Touring New Clark Realty Listings on the Hamakua Coast
January 18th, 2011
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One of the highlights of my work week is going out on property tours with Clark Realty agents from the Waimea office after our weekly Tuesday morning sales meetings. When clients call or email to ask about homes or land we have listed, there is no substitute for having already walked the property and having had a chance to ask the important questions of the listing agent. Last week, our tour focused on properties that have recently been listed for sale on the Hamakua Coast.
Classic Kama’aina: The Mystique of the Plantation Style Home
March 15th, 2010
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Kama’aina homes were built in the early to mid-1900s, during the reign of King Sugar, Hawaii’s sugarcane industry. The hierarchy of the plantation system is reflected in their sizes. Field laborers lived in small “camp houses,” while plantation managers enjoyed much larger and more elaborate residences. In between are homes originally built for skilled workers and overseers.
LOOKING FOR HORSE PROPERTY?
February 19th, 2009
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Update: Listings in this post are no longer on the market. Please contact me for more information about horse properties and ranches currently available. _ Hang your hat in a COWBOY COTTAGE built of redwood and cedar, designed by renowned Hawaii architect Vladimir Ossipoff. Pasture your horses on 6 acres at approximately 1600 ft. elevation, [...]
