Main home custom house designed by artist-writer homeowner, originally as her writer’s retreat. Designed with future option for expansion. Thoughtful considerations included, natural air flow, reduction of condensation, even temperature, double-pane windows, double-wall construction, natural lighting, custom corbels, clear select lumber rafters, cedar siding.

Since owning and building the owner has taken care to do the least amount of removal and destruction to native habitat on these 3-acres square. Rare and endemic plants found only in Hawai’i thrive here despite the invasive species that have been spread by birds, wind and other dispersal. So if you value nature’s natural wonders, this is a precious environment. Link to article about the owners work and dedication to native plant restoration integrating the arts with her life partner: https://keolamagazine.com/art/yvonne-and-keoki-carter
Additional Assets:
5900 gallon Water catchment multiple layers INTERIOR food grade, closed system with entry at top for clean out.

On-demand 220 tankless electric water heater. Water pump located in carport to reduce sound when refilling pressure tank.

Glass block exterior wall to shower - lets in outdoor light in bathroom, double pane windows throughout eliminates condensation

Floor. Top. Oak floor solid T&G that can be refinished. Subfloor: plywood. Bottom: Insulation. High density blue insulation in floor.

Step down area that is finished in ceramic tile was originally a sun room w/faulty solar roofing that began allowing rain migration was replaced in 2008 with solid wood and metal roofing.

400 sq.ft. 3 sided carport houses pump.

At time of site prep cat work incl scraping to pahoehoe lava directly under house & carport for moisture/mildew control, insect deterrent. Hapu'u ferns & other natives were moved by hand to other sites on property.