23 Norfolk Street, North Perth, WA 6006

Designed by architects Whispering Smith, for sustainable developer, New Resident, Annita's House is a classic example of 1960's migrant architecture, reimagined. Having undergone a significant redesign and renovation, the residence enjoys a desirable solar orientation and connection to the outdoors, ensuring wonderful liveability and day-to-day enjoyment of the home. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant streets of North Perth, Annita's House is perfectly situated to embrace the enviable lifestyle this sought-after location offers.

SPOTLIGHT 

/ Designed by architects Whispering Smith 
/ Developed by sustainable developer New Resident 
/ Established native waterwise garden under consultation with Seed Design Studio
/ Completely redesigned and renovated to maximise liveability and longevity of the home
/ 1960's migrant architecture reimagined
/ Named after Annita, the original Italian homeowner 
/ North East facing living, dining and kitchen area
/ Constant connection to the garden via the expansive north east windows, servery to the main garden and main bedroom sliding bay window
/ Existing mango tree and vines rescued from Annita's original garden and low mow Sir Grange Zoysia lawns
/ 3 verge parking spaces and native planted verges
/ Double glazed windows 
/ Quality insulation to ceiling
/ 14 x 475 watt Jinko solar panels feed into the house and back into the grid 
/ 5kw solar edge inverter and battery-ready
/ Heat pump hot water system 
/ Operable skylight to the ensuite shower with a rain sensor
/ Japanese bath and separate shower to main bathroom
/ Timeless interior palette designed to last
/ Custom reclaimed marble flooring to primary living, front verandah and fourth bedroom
/ Kitchen with marble and stainless steel benchtops and Vzug Swiss made sustainable appliances
/ Ducted-reverse cycle air-conditioning 
/ Overhead ceiling fans to bedrooms
/ Keyless entry 
/ LED lighting

Presenting a unique opportunity to purchase a “ready-made” piece of Perth architecture, Annita's House is the culmination and collaboration of sister brands, Whispering Smith and New Resident. Unlike a traditional design and build model that creates homes for a particular client from scratch, the architect and developer here have instead taken the guesswork, legwork and expense out of designing and renovating your own home, presenting the new would-be homeowner with a complete walk-in ready, high quality design-led residence. Passion and attention to detail have come together to execute a project with the highest standards, sustainability and wellbeing in mind. 

Taking the existing strengths of the house and making them stronger, the residence underwent extensive renovations to improve the existing dwelling. With replanning to the primary living areas, Annita's House now takes full advantage of enjoying a North East orientation. With expansive windows to the outdoors, the living and dining areas benefit from protection over the Summer months via the eaves and a new trellis designed to maximise green coverage, whilst still allowing the Perth Winter sun to stream through the home. A new servery and bench seat off the dining area connects you to the lush main garden, overlooking the existing rescued mango tree and vibrant streetscape.  

Honouring the home's rich migrant heritage, the design thoughtfully integrates materials like marble and brick, evoking a distinct sense of North Perth's character and identity. The timeless colour palette of the pale bricks, white walls, and marble hues work effortlessly, enhancing the vibrant greens of the garden beyond.

With a big focus on the surrounding landscape, the team ensured the existing mango tree and grape vines were rescued and reinstated into the garden. Enlisting the guidance of Seed Design Studio, extensive waterwise natives were planted to provide a verdant envelope of established greenery. 

The home's energy efficiencies are improved by the addition of double glazed windows, high quality insulation to the roof space and solar panels. Reverse-cycle air-conditioning throughout and overhead ceiling fans to the bedrooms further ensure year round comfort. 

A new kitchen features high quality sustainable appliances by Swiss made Vzug, marble and stainless steel benchtops and great visibility when cooking and entertaining friends and family - the way Annita would have wanted it.   

With four spacious bedrooms, each with built-in robes, this home provides more than enough space for the growing family. The main bedroom, tucked away to the rear of the home, features a modern sliding bay window providing seamless access to the rear courtyard with a pergola and rescued grapevine. 

The bathrooms are both serene and effortlessly cool, with a minimalist yet luxurious feel. Full height tiling and floating cabinetry provide a contemporary aesthetic, whilst the ensuite features an operable skylight with a rain sensor, enhancing the sense of connection to the outdoors and flooding the space with natural light.

Nestled in the heart of North Perth, Annita's House offers the perfect blend of vibrant community living and convenience. Walking distance to Fitzgerald, Angove and William streets and Hyde Park, the neighbourhood invites you to enjoy a rich, urban lifestyle. With easy access to public transport and highly regarded schools, this prime location ensures everything you need is just a short stroll or uber away, while still offering a peaceful retreat on the city fringe.

BEHIND THE PROJECT

Whispering Smith is a female led architecture practice in Walyalup/South Fremantle that specialises in friendly minimalist architecture. 

New Resident is a sustainable developer that buys the best urban infill sites with existing character homes with mature trees and saves them.

RATES

Council $2,340.74 pa
Water $1,494.47 pa

*** Please note the Certificate of Title is pending and is due in 4 - 6 weeks approx. ***