Tucked away on paved roads at the back of the Mauna Loa Estates subdivision, this lovely two story home sits among quiet highland forests of ohia trees, hapu'u ferns and beautiful landscaped gardens. A low rock wall frames this postcard beauty from 12th Street.

The front lawn and driveway are level, while the backyard is trim and preserves the natural character of surrounding untouched forest lands. The usual ambient sounds are those of an occasional breeze and birds singing in the sunshine.

Enter the home through French doors off the L-shaped lanai (covered in front, open to the sunshine and stars on the right). Even in a gentle rain, there are places to be safe outdoors.

The vaulted ceilings just inside the doors create an atrium feel to the living room, with lots of windows at eye level and more at tree top level. The light filling the room is amazing!

The kitchen is large enough to add a center island, and still have room for a dining table in the corner nook with more light-allowing windows. A very large pantry makes good use of space under the stairs.

A large bedroom with sliding glass doors onto the front lanai, guest bath, and interior door into the large, two car garage complete the first floor.

Ascend the stairs (and avoid getting lost while looking out all the amazing windows in the living area). Two more good sized bedrooms and the second bathroom have doors off the second floor landing. The stairs and upper bedrooms are carpeted in newer, warm, plush pile carpets, as is the reading nook at the landing.

Loads of wood accents throughout the home's trim and tongue-in-groove ceilings create an ambience for home and forest merging.

The property is wire-fenced on three sides.

Close to Volcano Village shops, galleries, restaurants and gas stations, and still only 45 minutes to all Hilo has to offer (even closer to Kurtistown and Keaau!).

MLS 703542