60 Lalawai Pl, Hilo, HI 96720

Pacific Ocean, whales, cruise ship views from this appealing, single-level home affords an enviable location in the Pauka’a area of Hamakua. With a short drive for the shopping & dining options of Hilo Bayfront and quaint Hilo Town & the nearby Hilo School District, your new home defines great "location"! Every day you willl return to the irresistible charisma of this contemporary design on a cul-de-sac, in the newer Honolii Place Subdivision of custom-built homes. The expansive, fully-fenced yard of almost 2/3 acre gives the you lots of room for future landscaping, a pool, or a gazebo and 2 covered lanais (770sf) are a perfect extension to outdoor living. Use the existing planter boxes for your favorite plants, flowers, and vegetables. At the front fence, there are 2 double gates for your boat or lawn equipment and a back gate for access to the park. Fruit trees such as seedless tangerine, WA orange, longan, lychee, rollinia, avocado, starfruit, jackfruit, sugar apple, papaya, and a butterfly-attracting crown flower tree adorn the property. Rewards greet those who step across the welcome mat into the remarkable interior. Vaulted ceilings and neutral colors are a blank slate for your design vision. The kitchen is stylish and spacious with Silestone counter tops - U-shaped which is ideal for spaciousness and for accommodating multiple cooks; a large wall pantry accommodates your canned goods and food supplies and it doesn't stop there (!) - 30 Photo-Voltaic panels and solar hot water keep utilities down. A comfortable open layout with the main living area in the center, guest bedrooms are conveniently separate from the private ensuite primary bedroom. It includes a a large walk-in shower and a dual-sink vanity. Sliding doors go out to, what could be, your personal lanai space. Convenient to the living area is a study that can be used as an office or den, and the guest wing has 2 generously-sized bedrooms.