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Outback Wrangler Matt Wright’s Top End, NT, home to be sold with pet crocodile

Matt Wright is selling his million-dollar Virginia home as his trial begins over fatal chopper crash.
Katharina LoescheBy Katharina Loesche

Crock wrangler accused of tampering evidence after fatal crash

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright’s Top End, NT, home to be sold with pet crocodile

Matt Wright is selling his million-dollar Virginia home as his trial begins over fatal chopper crash.
Katharina LoescheBy Katharina Loesche

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright is selling his slice of tropical paradise — with some sharp-toothed extras.

The wildlife wrangler-turned-TV-star has listed his designer rural escape at 124 Virginia Rd in Virginia, Northern Territory, throwing in his pet saltwater crocodile Spicy to sweeten the deal.

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The just under 8 acres property hit the market with a $1.39 million price guide.

It features glass walls, open-plan entertaining zones, and Spicy the saltie living in a custom-built pen out back.

In an Instagram tour, Wright gave fans a “crackin’” guided walk-through of the home.

He and wife Kaia transformed the house over the past nine years with an extensive renovation.

“If you really, really want the place ... I’ll even leave you with Spicy,” Wright said with a laugh, before the massive croc launches from his pond with a splash.

“Whoa! Hey Spicy ... Look out.”

The “modern treehouse” Wright and wife Kaia built in Darwin’s rural fringe.
The “modern treehouse” Wright and wife Kaia built in Darwin’s rural fringe. Credit: Realestate.com.au
Wright’s pet saltwater crocodile Spicy comes with the sale — for the right buyer.
Wright’s pet saltwater crocodile Spicy comes with the sale — for the right buyer. Credit: Instagram

From sweat and tears to tropical luxury

Wright built the home from the ground up, describing it in the video as a product of “hot sweat and tears”.

The result is, according to realestate.com.au, a stilted, architectural retreat that feels like a minimalist treehouse suspended in the mahogany canopy.

Inside, the home boasts soaring ceilings, polished concrete floors, a chef’s kitchen, designer finishes, and enormous wraparound verandahs capturing the breeze and bushland views.

Downstairs is set up for guests or teens, while the backyard features a croc-safe viewing area of Spicy’s enclosure.

“This is it – crackin’ place,” Wright said.

“If you’re interested in a beautiful rural place out here in Virginia,” Wright said at the end of the clip, “contact the lads at Ray White and have a yarn to them.

“They’ve got more photos, more footage, you know, all that sh*t.”

The just under 8 acres property, the Virginia property includes a custom croc enclosure.
The just under 8 acres property, the Virginia property includes a custom croc enclosure. Credit: Realestate.com.au
Sleek finishes and glass walls bring light into the open-plan kitchen and living space.
Sleek finishes and glass walls bring light into the open-plan kitchen and living space. Credit: Realestate.com.au
The million-dollar home blends open-plan design with Top End charm.
The million-dollar home blends open-plan design with Top End charm. Credit: Realestate.com.au
The oversized bathroom is part of the home’s minimalist, elevated design.
The oversized bathroom is part of the home’s minimalist, elevated design. Credit: Realestate.com.au

Reality fame and real-life fallout

Wright rose to national prominence as the star of Outback Wrangler, an adrenaline-fuelled reality show following his work as a chopper pilot and animal relocator in Australia’s wildest corners.

He is now before the courts over the 2022 helicopter crash that killed his co-star Chris Wilson.

NT Police allege he attempted to pervert the course of justice following the crash, which also left pilot Sebastian Robinson permanently injured.

Wright has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

No open homes are listed as of Thursday. Whether the buyer keeps the croc or not remains to be seen.

Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty before standing trial for perverting the course of justice.
Matt Wright has pleaded not guilty before standing trial for perverting the course of justice. Credit: AAP

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