This 5-bedroom, 2-bath home on the Hamakua Coast offers ocean views and over 12 acres of tropical serenity just a 20-minute drive north of Hilo. The home’s interior has been opened up to optimize the views and the fresh ocean breezes. Large windows invite natural light and breathtaking sunrises. The kitchen boasts spacious counters, open shelving, a prep island and a new induction cooktop. Additional rooms on the ground floor provide flexibility to adapt the space to your needs. High-speed fiber optic internet is also available.<br><br>12.6 acres of gently sloping rich volcanic land support rotationally grazed cattle, vegetable gardens, and dozens of fruit trees and canoe plants, including lemon, orange, tangerine, tangelo, soursop, banana, papaya, avocado, loquat, dragon fruit, mountain apple, lychee, pomelo, and more, with space for additional crops or livestock. This is the ultimate growing climate at the perfect altitude with deep soil, abundant sunshine, cooling shade, and evening showers.<br><br>The fields and 3,200 sq ft unpermitted ag building are easily accessible via an old cane road running the length of the property. Already hooked up to electricity and water, the ag building is ideal for storing farm equipment, or could even be used as an open-air gym and dance studio.<br><br>Hakalau Homesteads is a vibrant agricultural community. Popular destinations like the newly renovated Kolekole Gulch Park and Akaka Falls are only minutes away. The island-famous Hakalau Farmers Market and Foodshare, a charming community hub, is held less than two miles down the road.<br><br>Homestead, have your gentleman’s farm, or build a working agricultural enterprise. Enjoy country living on this peaceful slice of paradise.