Elegant traditional "island style" home with legal guest house overlooking a popular swimming & snorkeling beach park.
State:
Hawaii
Approx. +/- Acres:
1
City:
Hilo
Bedrooms in Main Home:
2
County / Province:
Hawaii
Features:
Guest House,
Main Home,
Country / Nation:
United States
Topography:
Flat,
Zip Code:
96720
Date Listed on Site:
02/01/2010
Elegant Kamaaina home with guest house. Located steps away from Richardson Beach. The ocean view is visible from the living & di
Historic Hilo estate home overlooking some of the best snorkeling areas in East Hawaii and Richardson\\\'s Beach Park.
Across the front yard is Richardson Beach. Swim, surf & snorkel in warm tropical waters. Several surf breaks are directly in fro
The living room and dining rooms have natural hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, open beam cathedral ceilings, skylights and a lava-rock fireplace.
Detailed Description:
Walk out your front door and swim surf & snorkel. The Old Hawaii lifestyle is calling you back home.
From the ocean stroll down the driveway and approach the gracious lava rock front porch with built-in Koa wood seat. Leaded stain glass windows flank the entry. Slide open the glass doors. Pause a moment and enjoy the sights sounds & smells of the blue Pacific Ocean.
This historic home built in the 1937 is in immaculate shape - from the new roof to the gleaming hardwood floors. Sun pours through skylights over vaulted beam ceilings creating a magical ambiance. Hardwood floors sooth your barefeet. The lava rock fireplace in the great room will warm your heart.
Enjoy views of one of Hilo's favorite beach areas from the living room the spacious dining area and the family room.
The kitchen has new appliances stacking front-loading washer & dryer spacious counters and an island with extra storage. Old World charm and craftsmanship are evident throughout the interior and grounds. Elegant corner bedrooms offer views of the ocean or the manicured yards. Let the sounds of the ocean lull you to sleep.
Attached to the west end of the main home is the 'Ohana' guest house. A separate entrance bathroom and kitchen create an independent wing for your visiting friends and relatives. Koa hardwood cabinets a full kitchen with ocean views and skylights create a warm nest that will be hard to leave. The windows offer serene ocean and garden views. The upstairs bedroom has tropical woven wall covering and a huge skylight.
This historic gem is now available. A home for connoisseurs who appreciate artisan details and exceptional quality combined with an outstanding location. Ideally located only minutes to downtown Hilo.
Homes like this are rarely available. The lifestyle that comes with it is priceless. Welcome to paradise!
Adjacent to the living room is a family room and den. The sliding doors open to a screened-in lanai that overlooks the landscaped back yard. Ideal for casual dining.
The adjacent ohana house is self-contained and fully functional. The main home and Ohana house have separate electric meters. Nice ocean views from the kitchen windows.
