First published 17 Oct 2026, 5:00am
The home at 21 Martin Cres, Coconut Grove, Picture: Supplied
A unique Hully Liveris property is going under the hammer in Coconut Grove with a huge deck, rattan ceilings, plunge pool and a backyard creek.
The six-bedroom property at 21 Martin Cres, Coconut Grove , sits on a 729 sqm block in a quiet, neighbourly street with access to the mangrove walk and beach.
The house was originally designed by Darwin architect Hully Liveris, with an extension and renovation carried out by Overlander Homes.
The owner said she bought the property in 2022 after she and her family fell in love with the “striking” tropical abode.
“It was unlike anything that I’d seen before in Darwin,” she said.
“It’s green and private and in an amazing location.
“The house is quite unassuming from the front, but when you go inside and it just opens up.”
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The home has a distinct tropical vibe. Picture: Supplied
The kitchen has a servery to the dining area. Picture: Supplied
The owner said the open spaces, high rattan ceilings and tropical design ensured the home was cool inside, while the indoor-outdoor flow made it perfect for family living and entertaining.
“The home also backs onto a little tidal creek, which is like a wildlife corridor at the back there that give this feeling of even more space,” she said.
“I’ve stood on the edge of the creek and watched fish swimming up and down from my own backyard.”
The house has a huge open plan living, dining and kitchen area that flows out to a semi-enclosed veranda looking over the creek at the back and a big, covered deck at the front.
The internal living space has Cypress pine floors, banks of louvres and vaulted rattan ceilings.
The family-sized kitchen has stone benchtops, a servery to the dining space and a six-burner gas stove with 900mm oven.
The spacious main bedroom has a walk-in robe, ensuite and double doors opening to the back deck and garden views.
The deck flows out to a paved area and plunge pool. Picture: Supplied
A tidal creek runs along the back of the property. Picture: Supplied
There are four more bedroom in the main house, all with built-in robe and two with deck access.
The main bathroom has a shower, toilet and dual basins, and there is also a powder room off the living area.
The sixth bedroom is separate from the main house and features a built-in robe and has easy access to a bathroom with toilet, sink and shower.
Outside, there is a laundry off the main bathroom, a double carport at the front, and a plunge pool and paved area off the deck.
The property also has beautiful established tropical gardens.
“There are two massive limes trees at the front as well,” the owner said.
“It’s good for entertaining to have lime trees in your front yard, so you can just pluck limes when you need them.
“One is so prolific, we had a couple seasons of making meringue pies and jams and marmalades.”
The main bedroom opens to the deck. Picture: Supplied
All the bedrooms feature built-in robes. Picture: Supplied
Sitting in the quiet Martin Cres, the home is a short stroll from the mangrove walk that leads out to the beach.
“The street has a lovely community feel and its quite private,” the owner said.
“The neighbours all look out for each other.
“They’ll often come together in the park for get-togethers, too.”
Address: 21 Martin Cres, Coconut Grove
Agents: Andrew Harding, 0408 108 698, Evie Radonich, 0439 497 199, Ray White Darwin
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