Elegant Kamaaina Home with Ohana Guest House

Elegant Kamaaina home with Ohana guest house overlooking Richardson Beach. Ideal location in sunny Keaukaha only minutes to downtown Hilo. Walk out your front door and swim, surf and 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 a 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 and 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 soothe your bare feet. 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 and 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. Homes like this are rarely available. The lifestyle that comes with it is priceless. Welcome to paradise!

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Richardson Beach Park, with black sand and lifeguards. Ideal for an island-style picnic, swim or stand-up paddling. All just across the street from your front door.

Across the front yard is Richardson Beach. Swim, surf and snorkel in warm tropical waters. Several surf breaks are directly in front of this home, and there are protected swimming areas at the beach park with lifeguard towers.

This historic home, built in the 1937, is in immaculate shape - from the new roof to the gleaming hardwood floors. The living room and dining rooms have natural hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, open beam cathedral ceilings, skylights and a lava-rock fireplace.

Adjacent to the living room is a family room and den. Hardwood floors sooth your bare feet.

The dining room has soaring ceilings with skylights, and the open-concept design flows into the family room and kitchen.

The galley kitchen opens to both the family room and the dining room. Immaculate island style with lots of cupboards and counters.

Master bedroom with hardwood floors, office area and master bathroom.

Another bedroom evokes memories of bygone days. Elegant and restful. Nice ocean and garden views from the windows.

Located in the Keaukaha area of Hilo, an area known for sunny days, black sand beaches, snorkeling and swimming. The lush, tropical landscape creates a quiet and peaceful oasis overlooking the ocean.

A natural lava rock lanai with seating bench and traditional built-in bar-b-que in the lush back yard.

A natural lava rock lanai with seating bench and traditional built-in bar-b-que in the lush back yard.

The lush, tropical landscaping creates a quiet and peaceful oasis.

The adjacent Ohana house is self-contained and fully functional. The main home and Ohana house have separate electric meters. The downstairs of the Ohana unit has hardwood parquet floors, and overlooks the beautiful landscaped yard.

The Ohana unit has lustrous Koa hardwood cabinets and a full kitchen. Nice ocean views are enjoyed from the kitchen windows.

Upstairs in the Ohana is the sleeping loft, with bamboo flooring and woven bamboo details along the walls. A skylight illuminates during the day or provides stargazing views at night.

This historic gem is now available. A home for connoisseurs who appreciate artisan details and exceptional quality combined with an outstanding location. Homes like this are rarely available. The lifestyle that comes with it is priceless. Welcome to paradise!