27-432 Kaapoko Homestead Ro Papaikou, HI 96781

Come enjoy this private country estate, just minutes north of Hilo. Nestled in a 5.48 acre tropical botanical wonderland, bordering a stream, sits a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home with unobstructed Pacific Ocean views. The grounds are landscaped like a private park. A wrap-around balcony and 2 private bedroom lanais offer viewing a choice of locations for outdoor lounging while enjoying both ocean & garden views. Two new cottages have been recently added

The home has been constructed to take advantage of the spectacular surroundings. The 2 story great room has cathedral open beam ceilings, and a wall of windows. French doors open onto the wrap-around lanai. You can see the ocean views whether you are inside or out. The kitchen, with pantry, is open to the living room, making it perfect for entertaining. There are 2 bedrooms, a full bath and family room/den on the main living floor. Upstairs is the primary bedroom with a private covered lanai and full bathroom, with an additional bedroom & lanai. At ground level there is additional living space: a full apartment with bathroom and all amenities! Under the home is a large covered space that is ideal as a workshop,

Connected to traditional electric service, the home also has a 10 panel 2.2kw photovoltaic net-metered power system, which was installed along with a new corrugated zinc/aluminum roof & seamless gutters in 2010.

Two new storage/accessory buildings have been recently built, each measuring approximately 576 and 384 square feet, each situated in a private area. Endless potential is just waiting for you!

There are 5 acres of fully manicured gardens surrounding this home with a nature path leading to the bordering stream. Careful thought has been put into plant selection and placement. The fruit trees include: lychee, banana varieties, a huge white pineapple patch, mango, avocado, tangerine, and a tropical citrus tree orchard. Orchids, vanilla plants and anthuriums are planted ornamentally.