Perhaps you have a relative with whom you want to share your home and want to offer them the convenience of a self contained granny flat? Granny flats and annexes often offer a greater degree of independence for relatives than living in the principle house.
The humble granny home actually belongs to a tradition that stretches back more than a hundred years, to a time when widows used carriage houses to pad out their income, couples spent the summer season in them and rented out the principle house to guests, and workers, young couples and bachelors regarded them as affordable places to live within easy walking distance of work.
With the trend moving away from more traditional brick and tile home construction, designers in Australia are exploring new construction methods that will take maximum advantage of new, innovative materials which are being introduced into the manufactured housing market.
In fact, the building methods developed for kit homes make more and more sense, considering the rising costs of on site building, the extra expense of complying with OHS regulations, and the demands of ensuring new building work is sustainable and environmentally-friendly.
There are several Australian companies offering a choice of manufactured accommodation to appeal to every taste and budget. They offer a choice of floor plans so you are certain to find one that’s just right for your needs. They can also customise a floor plan to conform with any special needs. There is also a choice of exterior looks to select from.
So, whether you need a granny home to be added to an existing house plot, or a sea-side home, or a lakeside cabin, it is good to know there are affordable solutions available.
Kit homes have many applications - they are perfect for granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, lakeside cabins - anywhere where a piece of suitable land is available.
