Dover Heights Butterfly House fails to sell again Passed in: The Butterfly House. KNOWN as the Butterfly House, the multimillion-dollar home on the hill in Dover Heights went under the hammer last night but failed to take flight, passing in at $5.825 million. In March, the Feng Shui inspired 548sq m home on Military Rd, which has a curved floor plan resembling a butterfly, was listed with price expectations of more than $6.5 million. Last week, the price guide was adjusted to a more modest $6 million. Designed by architect Ed Lippmann, the three-level home is said to have perfect "chi" and has no straight lines inside, but interestingly features a rectangular pool. The well-known property also has postcard views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline, a state-of-the-art cinema room, gym and hi-tech cabling. The original owner sold the property in November 2010 for $5.05 million to an Indonesian-based businessman who added finishing touches to the home.