36-2779 Loyola Rd, Ookala, HI 96774

This exceptional Waipunalei Homestead estate is located on 1.688 acres of the coveted Hamakua/North Hilo Coast â an area historically known for cattle ranches, sugar plantations, and towering waterfalls. Although rural in character, the property is located only minutes from Laupahoehoe Village and Laupahoehoe Point where whales can be seen for several months of the year. The home is about fifteen miles from Honokaa town, and not much further to Akaka Falls or Waipio Valley, and the Hilo International Airport is only 30 miles away. In addition to the Main Residence of 1596 sf, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, 727 sf of covered lanai, and a two-car carport), this property offers the only permitted additional dwelling unit currently listed for sale on the entire Hilo/Hamakua Coast. The additional dwelling unit is comprised of a guest house and a detached studio/workshop which is permitted also. The main residence has views over the landscaped grounds and beyond to the coast with hardly a house in sight. Luxury amenities include wool carpeting, wood flooring, mango accents, stone countertops, and split A/C systems. The recently remodeled guest house has 576 sf of living space featuring one bedroom and one bath with 232 sf of covered lanai. The quality finish touches of the ADU include air conditioning, custom glass, and bamboo cabinets, bamboo plank flooring, solid surface countertops, and a beautifully exposed wood beam and deck ceiling. Privacy is maintained through thoughtful design; there are no views to or from the main residence. The guest house even has a separate street address, 36-2771 Liloa Rd, accessed via a separate driveway. Privacy is further assured by the 280 sf detached studio/workshop suite, complete with its own bathroom. Every room of this home was considered relative to the park-like tropical landscaping including orchids, citrus, orchids & much more) views of the Pacific Ocean, beyond. Properties of this caliber are not often available