A mile of private driveway winds through the ranch, taking you to the residence. Massive logs imported from Canada give a sense of the grandeur of the place.
The Ranch entrance is approximately 2 miles from Hwy 11 on Chin Chuck Road.
Aerial photograph shows the expansive primary residence with pastures and forested parcels beyond.
This waterfall is directly behind the main home. It can be seen from most rooms throughout.
From the entryway, the eye is drawn past the living room to the waterfall framed by a wall of doors leading to the wraparound lanai.
Lower level rooms open to the wraparound lanai with waterfall views
Rock fireplaces warm the living room, den and dining room
What would you serve in this dining room?
Ranch style appliances and an island with seating in the kitchen
Den with fireplace could also become a cozy room for reading, sewing, or music. Maybe a grand piano?
Looking from living room towards the den. At left the main staircase to the second floor bedrooms.
Guest suite on main floor next to stone tower has a bathroom and private lanai
Grand staircase leads to top of tower
Third floor tower - a contemplative space to enjoy the views.
Primary Bedroom with fireplace
This second floor breezeway leads from the master bedroom and exercise/playroom on one side, to the two upper level guest bedrooms on the other.
Second guest suite located upstairs with amazing waterfall view. Each bedroom has an ensuite bath
The fourth bedroom includes a cool bunk bed.
Each bedroom has a full bath with ranch style detailing. There is also a powder room on the main floor, plus a worker bathroom in the laundry room with an outside entrance.
Lots of glass doors and large windows allow natural lighting throughout.
There is a spacious garage attached to the wing with laundry room and a bathroom/shower for ranch workers to not need to enter the main home.
Separate party room on the lanai for late nights of whiskey, cards and guitars.
view from back deck overlooking Hakalau River waterfall
Romantic? Dramatic? Elegant lodge lit up against the night sky
A local rancher runs cattle on the property, rotationally grazed through multiple paddocks.
Lychee orchard - additional agricultural potential is substantial
Another waterfall seen from the lower part of the property. So much of the almost 800 acres waiting to be discovered!
Caretakers cabin located on the largest of the five parcels included in the sale. With a live-in caretaker the ranch could be a second home as well as a primary residence.
Caretakers cabin is totally secluded. It is a eucalyptus log cabin built from the trees on this property.
These 3 adjacent forested parcels are included in the sale and offer potential for expanded trails or potentially a family compound of well secluded homes
Listing Remarks
Kupaianaha Ranch - almost 800 acres on the Hamakua Coast only a short distance from Hilo town. Situated primarily within the historic ahupua‘a of Hakalau, the ranch includes 5 separate parcels, offering privacy and possibilities for a new owner to further develop its agricultural and residential potential. From the front gate the driveway winds for over a mile through orchards and cattle pasture with waterfall and ocean views, leading to a custom-built lodge home oriented to enjoy the highest waterfall on the property.The massive scale of the logs imported from Canada to build the residence reflects the grandeur of its location.The luxury lodge style is resonant of the iconic cattle ranches for which the Big Island is known. The living room, den, dining room, kitchen and one guest bedroom are on the first floor, opening to a wraparound deck framing waterfall views. Three fireplaces warm the living room, den and dining room on cool evenings. On the second floor are the primary bedroom, two more guest bedrooms, and an exercise or playroom. A winding staircase leads up to a third floor turret with stunning forever views.
A pavilion on the deck beckons for barbecue dinners followed by a card game or kanikapila with guitars and ukulele. A path from the home leads down to the natural pool at the bottom of the waterfall.
A caretakers cottage is accessed via separate entrance from Chin Chuck Road on the largest parcel. With a caretaker in place, this ranch could serve as a second home as well as a primary residence. Three forested parcels are only accessible via 4WD or horse - create trails through them or hide cabins in the woods for a family compound.
A local rancher runs approximately 40 cows through multiple paddocks. Both the cattle ranching and orchards could be expanded, or other crops grown for market. There is also plenty of land to envision a true equestrian estate with a barn, covered arena, and endless acres for riding trails.
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| Address: | 29-596 Chin Chuck Rd , South Hilo 96710 |
| Lat/Long: | 19.87474789 | -155.16480058 |
| Taxkey: | 3290040560000 |
| Lot Number: | 1 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Bedrooms: | 4 |
| Full Baths: | 5 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 8,543 sqft |
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| Oceanfront Parcel: | N |
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| Association Dues: | $0 |
| Annual Tax: | $108,642 |
| Assessed Value: | $8,143,000 |
| Assessment Year: | 2024 |
| Zoning: | A-20A |
| Assessed Land Value: | $355,500 |
| Assessed Improvements Value: | $8,421,000 |
| Annual Tax (Year): | 2024 |
| Garage Area: | 648 sqft |
| Carport Area: | 1,176 sqft |
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