Georgie and Murray Hunter
When you think of classic Hawaiian architecture, you think of open-air designs and thatched detailing. This newly listed property, however, bucks that tradition.
The $7.5 million home on Maui’s North Shore—situated on a two-acre plot—stands out with its almost brutalist concrete exterior and block shape. Listed through agent Georgie Hunter of Hawai’i Life Real Estate Brokers, the two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath property is modern through and through but still boasts stunning views. of the beach. Plus, it’s a custom-made residence that has won multiple awards for its design.
There are two Brutalist-style concrete structures on the property.
Georgie and Murray Hunter
Here, you get not one but two tiered concrete structures. The first is a 924-square-foot office with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and a garage underneath. The modern designed space has two large panes of floor-to-ceiling windows, perfect for appreciating the views on either side. Spacious living area, bathroom, and room that can be used as a bedroom or studio wrap around the structure.
Just below the garage and office is the standalone 988-square-foot cottage. You’ll find high ceilings and polished concrete floors throughout; elsewhere, a gas fireplace, an outdoor shower, an expansive lanai, and an outdoor deck with sweeping ocean views are standout details. The home is set back from the cliff, so there is plenty of manicured lawn space for those who love to entertain or want to add more to this beautiful modern compound. The property also features a fruit orchard with citrus and bananas.
The living room.
Georgie and Murray Hunter
The home is also fully self-sustaining. It is located on Ho’olawa Point, an off-grid community of just five lots perched above the sea cliffs. This green house has its own PV power supply, water catchment system, and shared well. It also has a living green roof above the main cottage which helps to cool the house while also allowing it to blend into the natural landscape.
Hawaii’s real estate market has been heating up since the pandemic, with billionaires such as Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle founder Larry Ellison scooping up large chunks of the property, though each has had some controversy surrounding the purchases. And while tropical architecture and design seem to dominate most Hawaiian properties on the market, there seems to be a new trend of modern, cosmopolitan-style homes emerging—including this high-fashion home in Honolulu .
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Georgie and Murray Hunter
