This home's curved forms mimic the landscape of the surrounding Perth Hills

If you could bottle the essence of a Mediterranean holiday and place it in the Perth Hills, it would look like the home at 21 Swan Road.

With 341 square metres of internal living space, this is a place where days unfold with ease.

Casa Plava Vrata – or ‘House with the Blue Door’ – is in the West Australian suburb of Mahogany Creek, less than an hour east of Perth’s CBD.

This private bushland sanctuary, on a 3035-square-metre block, is all about slowing down and luxuriating in life’s simple rituals.

Listing agent Thomas Bale of The Agency says the four-bedroom home has a “distinctive soul”, especially when you consider the typical local property offering.

“It’s so different because generally, you’ve got earthy-style homes. This gives you that coastal retreat lifestyle, even in the hills.”

“Every time I drive there, I pull into the driveway and just laugh. It’s beautiful, absolutely stunning,” says Bale, referring to the distinctive facade featuring six arches.

The arch motif is continued indoors, promoting natural light and flow between the living zones.

Raked ceilings add character, while warmth comes from the timber accents and terracotta tiles.

“Anyone can whack a render on their home or renovate it, but you can’t recreate the character this offers,” Bale says.

“It has that extremely warm feeling.”

Madeleine Craigie-Baulch at Still Interior Styling modernised the home with the use of a light, neutral palette.

But like all holiday villas, it wouldn’t be a true escape without ample room for entertaining and absorbing the peaceful surroundings.

A kitchen island serves as the focal point of the floor plan, connecting to the open-plan living and dining areas.

In the winter months, you can gather around the striking limestone fireplace upgraded with a Jarrahdale wood-burning heater.

The large outdoor dining zone is perfect for hosting bigger groups or enjoying a coffee beneath the tall trees, with an expansive backyard for kids to roam.

A second sitting area in the garden offers additional flexibility.

The main bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and en suite, and French doors open directly to the garden.

For all its romance, however, Casa Plava Vrata is equally practical.

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21 Swan Road, Mahogany Creek WA 6072

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There’s a dedicated study, a large garden shed, and ample space to park cars, caravans and boats and a shed in the garden for storing tools or to repurpose as a granny flat.

For many years, this has been a beloved home, but Casa Plava Vrata is ready for its next chapter.