Do you have a relative with whom you wish to share your house and want to offer them the privacy of a self contained granny flat? Annexes and granny flats can afford more independence for relatives than living in the main dwelling.
The humble granny home actually belongs to a tradition that goes back more than a century, to a time when widows used carriage houses to supplement their income, couples spent the summer in them and let out the principle house to guests, and young couples, bachelors, and workers found them to be const effective places to live, within easy walking distance of work.
While the trend is to move away from more traditional brick and tile house construction, designers in Australia are exploring new construction methods that will take full advantage of new, innovative materials which are being introduced into the manufactured housing market.
In fact, when you think about it, the building methods developed for modular accommodation make increasing sense, when you consider the soaring costs of onsite building, the added expense of complying with OHS regulations, and the demands of making sure new building work is sustainable and environmentally-friendly.
There are several Australian companies offering a choice of manufactured homes to suit every taste and budget. They will offer a choice of floorplans so you are certain to find one that’s just perfect for your requirements. 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 flat to be added to an existing house plot, or a seaside home, or a lakeside cabin, it is good to know there are cost-effective solutions available.
Kit homes have many possible uses – they are perfect for granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, lakeside cabins – anywhere where a piece of suitable land is available.