Buyer snaps up North Territory home that 'honours the humble VB beer'

A hard-earned thirst is in order for the buyer of a retreat in the Northern Territory.

The two-bedroom, one-bathroom home at 140 Woodlands Road in Humpty Doo, sold at auction on May 16 for $615,500, and was designed in tribute to an Aussie classic.

Troppo Architect Phil Harris tells Nine that the property called The Green Can was designed by himself and colleague Adrian Welke in “humble honour of the Victorian Bitter beer”.

Harris adds that the design is not in “resemblance” to the beer can, but simply pays respect to the drink that they enjoy.

As stated on the listing by Daniel Harris of Real Estate Central Northern Territory, the property dubbed The Green Can was designed in 1981 “as a challenge to contemporary concrete housing after Cyclone Tracy.”

Listing: See more images of the property here

SOLD - $615,500

140 Woodlands Road, Humpty Doo NT 0836

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The property was offered to the market for the first time in 23 years with the owners keen to downsize.

Nestled amongst native bushland, the tranquil retreat offers the ultimate in privacy.

Its unique lightweight, exposed steel-framed construction, gives the illusion of ample space, while the asymmetrical design offers multiple living areas and entertaining zones.

Raked ceilings, “breezeway cut-outs”, louvered windows and spotted gum floors are standout design elements.

The first level contains the kitchen, bathroom and poolside entertaining areas, while the second level features the open-plan living and dining zone, one of the two bedrooms and a verandah.

There is an additional bedroom on the mezzanine level along with a tree-top balcony, as well as a pool and spa to make use of after enjoying a cold beer.

Humpty Doo is a small town in the Northern Territory, about 40km from Darwin.

Domain’s latest data reveals the median price for a home in Humpty Doo is $610,000.

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