Granny Home – Affordable Modular Accommodation in Australia
Maybe you have a relative with whom you wish to share your house and want to offer them the convenience of a self-contained granny flat? Annexes and granny flats often offer more independence for relatives than living in the principle dwelling.
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 in them and let out the main house to visitors, and workers, young couples and bachelors found them to be cost-effective places to live within easy walking distance of work.
With the trend moving away from more traditional brick and tile house building, designers in Australia are exploring new construction methods that will take full advantage of innovative, new materials which are being introduced into the modular accommodation market.
Actually, the construction methods developed for modular homes make increasing sense, when you consider the soaring costs of on-site construction, the extra expense of complying with OHS regulations, and the demands of ensuring new building work is environmentally-friendly and sustainable.
There are many Australian companies which offer a choice of manufactured accommodation to appeal to every taste and budget. They offer a choice of floor-plans so you are sure to find one that’s just right for your requirements. They are also able to customise a floor plan to conform with any special needs. There is also a choice of exterior designs to choose from.
So, whether you need a granny home to be added to an existing house plot, or a lakeside cabin, or a sea-side home, it’s good to know there are cost-effective solutions available.
Kit homes have many possible uses – they can make perfect granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, relocatable homes – anywhere where a suitable piece of land is available.