Just minutes north of Hilo, you'll feel like you are worlds away. Nestled in a 5 acre tropical botanical wonderland, bordering a stream, sits a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home with unobstructed Pacific Ocean views. The grounds are landscaped like a private park. A wrap-around balcony and 2 private bedroom lanais offer viewing a choice of locations for outdoor lounging while enjoying both ocean & garden views.

The home has been constructed to take advantage of the spectacular surroundings. The 2 story great room has cathedral open beam ceilings, and a wall of windows. French doors open onto the wrap-around lanai. You can see the ocean views whether you are inside or out. The kitchen, with pantry, is open to the living room, making it perfect for entertaining. There are 2 bedrooms, a full bath and family room/den on the main living floor. Upstairs is the master bedroom with a private covered lanai, a full bathroom and another bedroom or office with lanai. Connected to traditional electric service, the home also has a net-metered solar power system & solar hot water system. A new corrugated zinc/aluminum roof was installed in 2010.

Under the home is a large covered space that is ideal as a workshop, and there are 2 large enclosed spaces with a washer, dryer and full-sized freezer, and a 1/2 bath.

There are 5 acres of fully manicured gardens surrounding this home with a nature path leading to the bordering stream. Careful thought has been put into plant selection and placement. The fruit trees including: lychee, multiple varieties of bananas, mango, avocado, tangerine, and a tropical citrus tree orchard. White pineapple plants, orchids, vanilla plants and anthuriums are planted ornamentally. Strolling through the gardens you may be joined by the neighborhood peacock migrating through the property. A stream, ocean views, 5 manicured park-like acres, and a 4 bedroom home just minutes north of downtown Hilo. Truly unique offering.