The Mercury News

Breathtaki­ng Hawaii luxury oceanfront home with cottage, gated community and private sustainabl­e aquatic pond. Sold Turnkey!

- By Monica Lander CORRESPOND­ENT

Located in the town of Pahoa, the home and cottage feature almost 2,000 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main house, and one bedroom, one bathroom in the cottage. Sold Turnkey — just bring your clothes. $1,750,000. Pacific Ocean Realty LLC, Sophia A. Yunis, www.HawaiiWeGo.com, Yunis.sophia@gmail.com or 808-937-6155.

Palm trees swaying in the gentle island breezes; sunlight reflecting off azure water lapping at the shore; tranquilit­y miles away from the pulsating pace of city life.

A little piece of paradise tucked away in a quaint Hawaiian community along the sunny banana belt beckons those seeking a vacation retreat, retirement home or just an escape to island time.

Located in the town of Pahoa about 29 miles from the Hilo Airport is some amazing ocean front properties from luxury digs to this charming real estate at 14-4712 Alapaki Lane. Built in 2011, the fully furnished home and detached historic cottage sit on more than a quarter-acre of level land with rare access to a private pond and lagoon access off Kapoho Bay. Swim with the turtles in the waters protected by coral reefs. Lush foliage wraps around the property and its extensive outdoor space for entertaini­ng or relaxing. Walk down your private path to dip your toes in the warm water or splash about in the pond.

The gated and private oceanfront community features approximat­ely 211 properties and is about 15 minutes to Pahoa town, about an hour’s drive to the popular Volcano National Park, or about 45 minutes away from viewing the lava flowing into the sea. Nearby Champagne warm pond and world class snorkeling in the Waiopae sanctuary tide pools.

Realtor and native Pahoa resident Sophia Yunis says this part of the island is particular­ly appealing because of the hot ponds and coral reef tide pools. It is also the only gated community that she knows of on the east side of the island that allows easy access to swimmable ocean waters.

She adds that this is “one of the most pristine gated communitie­s on the east side of Hawaii” and is ideal for swimming, fishing, diving, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling and spotting turtles.

The home and cottage feature almost 2,000 square feet of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main house, and one bedroom, one bathroom in the cottage. Sold Turnkey — just bring your clothes.

The home is built on the second level with a wrap around Trex deck all above a carport and expansive patio and level land. The view of the lagoon and ocean are mesmerizin­g and can be enjoyed from almost every room through large windows and band of transoms in the high ceilings. Sliding glass doors open onto the covered deck extending the living and entertaini­ng space.

The great room features travertine tile floors, ceiling fan, and dual pane windows.

The well-appointed, up-todate kitchen features a granite breakfast bar, counters and backsplash, large island, custom cabinetry and updated appliances. Updated appliances include built-in range and microwave and full-size refrigerat­or and full-size freezer.

Wake up to an ocean view and the sound of the waves lapping on the shore in the spacious bedroom with walk-in closet. The en suite bathroom is beautifull­y updated with granite counter and backsplash, dual vessel sinks with stylish fixtures and a walk-in shower with dual benches, pebble shower floor and three rain showerhead­s. Did I mention there is even a view of the ocean from the shower?

Two additional bedrooms have sliding glass door private access to the large wraparound deck.

The second bathroom in the home features a shower/tub combo, granite counter and updated fixtures.

The detached turnkey remodeled cottage also has an expansive covered outdoor pavilion with ceiling fan and access to the shore. The cottage is ideal for vacation rental, in-law unit, or private guesthouse and features wood floors, board and batten walls, vaulted exposed beam ceilings, and kitchen with stainless stove, sink, open shelving, and stacked washer and dryer. The three-quarter bathroom features a stall shower and built-in shelving.

Photovolta­ic solar panels help save a large chunk of money on both buildings power bill! The main home also includes a spacious laundry room, ceiling fans and air conditioni­ng in the master bedroom. Price: $1,750,000. Listing Agent: Pacific Ocean Realty LLC, Sophia A. Yunis, www.HawaiiWeGo.com, Yunis.sophia@gmail.com or 808-937-6155.

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The well-appointed, up-to-date kitchen features a granite breakfast bar, counters and backsplash, large island, custom cabinetry and updated appliances.
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Sliding glass doors open onto the covered deck extending the living and entertaini­ng space.
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The great room features tile floors, ceiling fan, and dual pane windows.

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