Chuns Beachfront Estate
Featuring three separate units:
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Chuns Reef Beach Estate sits on a lot of approximately 10,000 sq ft, with 130 feet of ocean frontage. It is located three miles from Sunset Beach, Waimea Bay and Haleiwa town, on the famous North Shore surf spot and snorkeling beach at Chuns Reef. The home was originally constructed as the Laniakea Train Station in the late 1800s. Because of it's history, it is built much closer to the ocean than current regulations allow - closer than most oceanfront homes on Oahu. It's unique position as a point home on the edge of Chun's Reef Beach means there are neighbors on only one side. We have raised the home above the winter surf, on large cement pillars. It's location and elevation give it an unparalleled view of the beach, ocean, turtles, and sunset; and allow easy beach access. The hills behind the home are undeveloped lending the neighborhood an open rural atmosphere. Like most of the homes in the area, ours is built next to the Kamehameha Highway, a two lane country road which offers the only access to the North Shore's famous beaches. In general, traffic moves at a relaxed pace, but it can slow down dramatically with surf competitions or winter swells. The whole island tilts to the North Shore! Even the local people come to see the big waves! Surfing in the area is world class. Chuns Reef is directly in front of the house, with seven famous surf breaks nearby, suiting beginners to experienced riders. We keep a live surfcam pointed at Chuns Reef 24/7. You can check see video of the surf right now by clicking link on the left. For ten years we were the civil defense ocean watch station. We still give coffee to the civil defense workers when they are called out in the winter because of the large waves on the highway. In 31 years we have twice had to evacuate from the North Shore to Zippies restaurant in Wahiawa. Each time, it was just for a few hours. In all these years home has not been damaged by waves! Nowadays, we work to rescue and protect green sea turtles through our non-profit organization Save The Sea Turtles International. We also organize regular beach cleanups to protect the local fauna from human debris. When the surf is small, snorkeling is excellent on the reefs near the home. There is a great diversity of marine life and tropical fish species. And then there are the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles, who have chosen to pick just our reef for 30 years on Oahu. They crawl up on the sand to bathe in the sun; sometimes you'll see ten or twenty in a day. (Lately, the tour buses have picked up on our beach as being a hot spot; on weekends we sometimes have more traffic to see the sea turtles.) Outdoor equipment is provided for the enjoyment of all our guests, at no charge. At time of writing, this includes:
The interior of the home was remodeled in 2006, and features many antiques from around the world. All units have wireless internet or plug in for your computer, with full cable broadband bandwidth. All units feature digital TV with HBO and showtime on demand, thirty music stations, TV Pizza Hut deliveries, and pay-per-view movies. The phone line is shared with free long distance calls to US and Canada. Two washers and dryers are shared between the units. All linens are provided, including beach & bath towels. There is secure parking for one car for each unit in the driveway, and there is a bus stop in front of the home. There is a very old thick rock wall surrounding the property, with mature foliage, adding a measure of privacy and shielding the property from road noise. The property has monitored security cameras and a motion light system. There is a private gated walkway with four steps to the white sand beach. Although bugs are common in Hawaii, as in all tropical areas, we take great care to keep our units immaculately clean, and maintain screens and seals on doors and windows. The yard and outside of home is professionally treated for bugs quarterly. The home was tented for termites in 2006. So I continue to have my private paradise right here at Chun’s Reef, and I warmly invite you to share it with me! (Owner on site doing B&B for 30 years!) Marlu West RA, CEI (Licensed Real Estate Salesperson since 1979). |
Chuns Reef Estate at sunset
Chuns Reef Estate from the air
Endangered monk seal sleeping right in front of the home!
New beachfront hot tub
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