131 Ainaola Dr, Hilo, HI 96720

You will find the best of the old and new in this charming and updated 3 bedroom / 2 bath 1950's kama`aina home. It looks out to the ocean and is set on the rise atop a half-acre lot. The windows are old style, big and sparkling; the kitchen is huge, the appliances new, the remodel done in white and black tile in keeping with the 1950's. Special features of the home include a walk-in pantry, a dining area with a view, and a large tiled outdoor shower where the furo used to be.The fir floors in the living room, kitchen and hall are newly refinished. The home's exterior has been professionally scraped, caulked, primed and brush painted to last a lifetime. All new copper plumbing and updated electrical with new box have been installed. And, there is a separate living area downstairs, with two exterior entrances, a walk-around from the upstairs main entry as well as concrete stairs to an entry door with rare Hilo star glass. This is the perfect mother-in-law unit, with a third bathroom (permitted), a wet bar, and a light, airy and inviting lower level living space.