A FAMILY HOME ON AN ISLAND IN It is about 200 sq m with two separate buildings to sleep in. Large covered decks. Extremely well constructed. Half the 1 acre property in rainforest. 180 views
Listing ID: 19583
Asking Price (USD) | $385,000 |
Annual Property Tax | $0 |
Annual Utility Cost | $0 |
Home Area | 0 sq ft |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Total Property Area | 43560 sq ft |
Year Built | 2002 |
Pacific Island vacation home overlooking ocean and reef.
Thatched roof from local materials. Large open veranda.
Separate sleeping buildings (bures) and one other storage/bedroom.
Large kitchen made from mahogany.
Container
paved driveway
Lower open deck.
Two bathrooms with showers.
Completely off the grid.
Rich soil for growing.
Island lifestyle is non commercial. Villages traditional culture
..No need for heating systems or a/c
Solar power for all energy needs.
Rainwater tanks
A few westerners have built houses nearby, but not too close. They are from a number of different countries.
Twelve Fijian villages on this island. The nearest s about 1/2hr walk away.
The Fijians are very welcoming and make you feel like this is our home as well as theirs.
Stores sell mainly Fijian products..no supermarkets.
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The nearest city is Suva which is eight hours away by ferry, or 45 minutes by weekly plane.
There is a nearby Primary school. Classes are in Fijian and English.
School materials are few.
There is a high school on the other side of the island.
Most non localsp come and go. Only a handful stay all year.
This area is a development run by Taveuni Develpment.
Lots of blocks of land have been sold but very few built on.
There is a small resort and jetty down below...usually very quite. Sailboats moor in the bay.Those of us who live here generallly cooperate with each other to get things done. We usually get together every second Friday for a barbeque.
Single Family - Single Level
Rural
Other
Agriculture in Area | No |
Industry in Area | No |
Air Pollution in Area | No |
Pesticide Free | Yes |
Fragrance Free | Yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | Yes |
Heating System |
Other |
Cooling System |
Other |
Ventilation System |
Whole House Fan |
Whole House Filtration |
None |
Whole House Vacuum | No |
Energy System |
Off the Grid |
Water System |
Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System |
Septic System |
Construction Type |
Wood Framing: 2x4, 2x6, etc. |
Exterior Finish |
Wood |
Interior Finish |
Wood - Plywood |
Interior Paint |
Other |
Floor Material |
Wood - Solid |
Roof Material |
Other |
Window Material |
Wood Single Glazed |
Insulation Material |
Other |
Garage / Carport | Yes |
Garage Type | Attached |
Number of Cars | 1 |
Garage Area | 0 sqft |