39-3383 Old Mamalahoa Hwy

Description

Discover this gorgeous historical 5 acre estate on the cool, lush, Hamakua Coast. Ookala is in lava zone 8, with 1 being highest risk and 9 being lowest. Vog is very rarely noticeable. Risk Factor rates heat and fire risks as minimal. The property is in flood zone X, meaning it is at low risk of flooding.This was the Kaiwiki Sugar Plantation managers estate, completed in 1927, and offered on the open market for the first time.The driveway is lined with Royal Palms, and a striking collection of Bismark Palms sits opposite the portico.The main home is designed for gracious entertaining, with large rooms with spectacular ocean views. There are two bedrooms and a large office on the first floor, another three bedrooms on the second floor, and a basement set up as a shop and office that was originally used as maids quarters.The kitchen is very large and functional, ready for the new owners touches. The original butlers pantry was removed to make room for a dining area in the kitchen.There is a formal dining room just beyond the kitchen.Ceilings are 10', and coffered.In addition to the main house, there is a charming guest cottage with two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a screened porch, and caretakers quarters above the garage with a bedroom, kitchen, dining and living rooms, and a dormitory or large storage area.A small pool sits close to the kitchen of the main house, and is perfect for a refreshing dip or water aerobics.There are endless covered areas for storage, crafts, or hobbies on the property, along with a stable and a screened in hoop house for plants. All sitting on a beautifully landscaped and very private parcel conveniently located close to the main road to Hilo and Waimea.