Beyond the eye-catching façade of this architectural wonder in Perth’s western suburbs lies a contemporary and peaceful abode, complete with a holiday home vibe.

Dubbed ‘Lantern House’ for its distinct front elevation which lights up in the evenings, 42 Birrigon Loop in Swanbourne is set in a quiet cul-de-sac surrounded by nature reserve.

The home was designed to resemble a lantern at night. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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“When you are at the home, you are just surrounded by trees and bush, so it feels like you are down south and that’s what is really beautiful and special about the property,” Justin Davies of Space Real Estate Cottesloe said.

Built in 2020, the five-bedroom, four-bathroom home is set on a 357sqm block.

The strong attention to detail is evident throughout the home. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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It features a mix of aggregate, jarrah decking, floor-to-ceiling marble in the bathrooms, and limestone throughout.

With their children finishing high school, the owners are now looking for a sea-change and relocating to their holiday home in WA’s southwest, Mr Davies said.

“I think because they had that holiday home down south, they’re going to move to it. They wanted to create something that felt like they were down south in the middle of nature up here in suburbia.

“They chose that block because it was on the nature reserve and then designed the home using the limestone and lots of light and space, so it actually felt like a holiday home.”

Interest so far has been particularly strong among family buyers. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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Offering the best of both worlds with its sharp contemporary and convenient design, Mr Davies said the residence was earthy and cool, with its use of stone, glass, and greenery.

“It’s a great mix. It’s a lovely home to be in whether it’s sunny or pouring with rain.”

The materials selected are of a high quality. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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The attention to detail and quality of the build set it apart from other properties in the area, he said.

“Apart from things to do with quality of the build – like every window is double glazed, not that it needs to be because it is in a really quiet area – you’ve got this amazing stonework.

“The quality spaces, especially that sort of atrium, the house is called the ‘Lantern House’ because of the way it’s been designed and the way it looks at night time.”

The home features five bedrooms. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy

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Close to parks, schools and sporting fields, Mr Davies said the home was set to be popular with families and expected it to sell for in excess of $3 million.