Secluded and peaceful beautiful turnkey 3BR 2BA home on 3 acres; set in a lush rain forest in the Fern Forest Vacation Estates Subdivision. The floor plan is a popular HPM model called the Lauhala. This open floor plan includes a living room that has vaulted ceilings finished and stained T&G. The Kitchen contains a lava rock Island that also serves as a sit at dining bar, cabinets with a variety of wood including Koa surrounded by tile counter tops. Off the living room are French doors that open up to a spacious covered lanai with private views of citrus/banana trees, red blooming Ohia & Strawberry guava trees. This property contains an abundance of fruit trees including Banana, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Jaboticaba, Rollinia, Loquat and Avocado. Another unique feature is the beautiful outdoor shower that is set on concrete pad and surrounded by red and green tea leaves for beauty and privacy. This property is also ideal for someone looking for the option to live sustainable and off the grid. The main house has an Off-Grid solar system supplemented when needed through HELCO. The solar system is made up of 15 solar panels/4500-watt total, Outback inverter, Charge controller and Outback Nano Carbon battery bank. Water supply is supplied through a dedicated 12v Off-grid system with UV light and filters. There is also plenty of storage inside and above a 24-foot aluminum storage container that serves as the back wall to the covered 24x30 carport area. But wait... there's more! Another bonus is the approx. 480 sq ft. Guest Ohana which may be used for family or an income producing vacation rental through a hosted STVR. 1BR 1BA, walk in closet, country style open kitchen and living room with vaulted ceilings. This location is approximately 10 minutes to Volcano National Park, schools, restaurants and shopping and only 30 minutes to Hilo.
**** Please note that MLS#662965 is the adjacent lot listed with same owner $199k ****