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Where the Sea Meets the Sky! HGTV Ultimate House Hunt Winner for Sale in Hawaii

If the line where the sea meets the sky calls you, it may be time to practice your best “Moana” numbers at this amazing Hawaiian waterfront property.

Known as the Tahitian Pavilion, the oceanfront beauty in Maui is on the market for $8.9 million. The four-bedroom, 3.5-bath home won the Waterfront Homes category in HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt competition in 2018.

“I call it my million-dollar surf shack,” says listing agent Anna Severson. Architect Kendrick Bangs Kellogg—known for his innovations in organic architecture—designed the home to capture the ocean breezes and the sounds of the waves and birds, incorporating the natural surroundings into the home whenever possible.

“People walk in, and nine out of 10 people go, ‘Wow, I’ve never seen a house like this in my life,’” says Severson. The home is built on five staggered layers, with funky Hawaiian and surfer accents and styling throughout.

Outdoor living space surrounds nearly the entire perimeter of the home, allowing residents to take in the views of the neighboring surf break and sunsets. Even when you’re indoors, the exposed beams, large windows, and skylights keep the home feeling open, and private outdoor showers, natural local wood, and lava rock accents bring the outdoors to you.

“It’s built to be very harmonious to the rocky point,” says Severson.

There’s a small sandy cove accessible from the house, complete with that surf break. The water is less turbulent in the summer, and lends itself to snorkeling. If you prefer to relax in calmer waters, the heated outdoor whirlpool seats six people in its rocky enclave, or you can head to the open-air hot tub in the master suite.

The current residents are only the second owners to live in the house, after purchasing it from its original builder. They’ve maintained quite a collection of furniture suited for the house and also of art to complement it, including original oil paintings from local artists Jan Kasprzycki, Pegge Hopper, and Phillip Sabado, and are selling the house furnished. Handmade ceramic tiles decorated with island scenes, bold traditional Hawaiian quilts, and other tropical accents all come with the package.

“It’s really an interesting and well-thought-out art collection,” says Severson. “They feel it should all go together, because that is how the home was conceived—it’s an important part of the spirit of the home.”

And of course, the surroundings are not to be overlooked. Whether lying on the patio or balcony, or even in bed, residents can take in views of the rocky point and ocean waves. “You can see literal turtles coming in, whales breaching, and really beautiful sunsets,” says Severson.

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