Historic Upcountry Maui Treasure

808 Makawao Avenue Makawao, Hawaii 96768 United States

Historic and architectural Upcountry Maui treasure. Iconic home deserves the iconic address of 808 Makawao Ave. Four large bedrooms with 2 bath home and separate garage/workshop on ½ acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. Built in 1897, lovingly cared for by the Rezents family for the past 60+ years and in exceptional condition. Registered Hawaii historic property and receives significant real property tax savings. Originally the home of Fred Hardy, first Principal of Makawao Elementary School. Gracious, covered wrap-around lanai on main level (where Mrs. Hardy taught school girls pre-1900) with large living area, window nook seating, fireplace, Koa paneling; two bedrooms (or 1 bed and den), kitchen, laundry and bath. 9’ ceilings, clear Fir wood floors. Two additional large bedrooms upstairs, sharing Jack & Jill bath. Lots of fruit and exotic trees and plantings (see list). Laundry room downstairs is location of the original 1 room hale built around 1880 which was added on to in 1897. Roof is corrugated zinc aluminum, chosen for longevity. Fig, mac nut, avocado, orange, lemon, tangelo, kumquat, Monkey-pod, lychee, exotic hibiscus, exotic orchids and blue ginger.