28-1726 Puako St Hilo, HI 96720

Step back in time to old Hawaii with this beautifully updated Plantation home with ocean views! Originally built as a 3 bedroom 1 bath home with finished basement in 1942, this adorable little home has been converted, refurbished and transformed to a 2 bedroom 1-1/2 bath home with a carport and garage. The upstairs has 1 bedroom, 1 bath. The spacious bedroom has sliders that lead to the upstairs lanai. Solid oak flooring, vinyl windows, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, custom cabinets in the Kitchen, handmade Mexican tile countertops, farm house sink and large walk in Pantry. The lower level offers a studio, laundry, storage and half bath with an outdoor shower! And that's not all! New roof, photovoltaic makes this home energy efficient and ready for the 21st century! The backyard garden area is completely fenced. There is an 8' x 25' chicken coop with roosts and nesting boxes and a large 20' x 24' nursery which was once used for aquaponics. A small pergola in the center of the yard features a small pond with a waterfall feature. There is a lot of storage space - over 110 square feet! Storage closet under the house next to laundry and ample closet space adjacent to the garage. Bonus additional artist studio (10' x 5') adjacent to the carport is currently being used for storage. The yard is bountiful with fruit trees including lime, seedless Tangerine, Meyer's & Eureka Lemon, Acerola Cherry, dwarf Cuban Red and Apple Banana trees. Photovoltaic net metering system in place. Solar water heater plus Tank-less backup propane water heater. Just outside of Hilo, the little Village of Honomu is located near world-renowned Akaka Falls. Note - upstairs bedroom and some outbuilding improvements are non conforming. Furniture not included, available through separate Bill of Sale.