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Spectacular Hawaii Estate Hits the Market for $35 Million

A trio of residences—plus a stunning entertaining pavilion—are spread across 18 landscaped acres

By Geoffrey Montes
Modern glass and wood house with large windows, lit warmly at dusk, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
The Kalihiwai Pavilion. Photo: Matthew Millman

Much taken with Kauai’s postcard-perfect North Shore, venture capitalist Walter Kortschak began assembling this beachfront compound in 2001, ultimately snapping up a trio of residences on 18 acres, with a total of a dozen bedrooms. He then enlisted Walker Warner Architects of San Francisco and Philpotts Interiors to craft a stunning 3,600-square-foot entertaining pavilion (shown), where sturdy limestone walls complement floor-to-ceiling windows framed in a variety of wood, including teak, afromosia, and sapele. Landscaped by London’s Dan Pearson, the verdant grounds feature a pool, rambling streams, and hillside gardens planted with native flora. Contact: christiesrealestate.com.

Modern house with large glass windows and wooden roof, overlooking a grassy lawn and cloudy evening sky.
Located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific, the 3,600-square-foot structure functions as a multi-purpose social area where homeowners can host a variety of events.

Modern building surrounded by lush greenery at sunset with partly cloudy skies in the background
The goal was to create a sanctuary of sorts, where guests could soak in the beauty of Kauai’s North Shore.

Modern living room with large windows, ocean view, cozy seating, chandelier, stone wall, and potted plants.
The interiors, designed by Philpotts Interiors, feature a color palette of warm tones that reflects the lush, surrounding landscape.

Modern kitchen with wood accents, yellow cabinetry, and pendant lighting, featuring a central island with green stool seating.
The pavilion’s kitchen.

Modern house atop a lush green hill surrounded by tropical trees under a cloudy sky at dusk.
London landscape firm Dan Pearson Studio selected plants that naturally blend with both the architecture and landscape. Matthew Millman

Modern glass and wood house with large windows, lit warmly at dusk, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
The Kalihiwai Pavilion. Matthew Millman

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2018 Summer Issue under the headline On the Market. Subscribe to the magazine.