Why the Humble Granny Home is Increasingly Popular in Australia
Perhaps you have a relative with whom you want to share your home and want to offer them the privacy of a self-contained annexe? Annexes and granny flats can afford a greater degree of independence for relatives than living in the main building.
The humble granny home, actually, belongs to a tradition that goes back more than a hundred years, to a time when widows used carriage houses to pad out their income, couples passed the summer in them and rented out the principle house to guests, and young couples, bachelors, and workers regarded them as affordable places to live, within easy walking distance of work.
While the trend is to move away from more traditional brick and tile house construction, Australian designers are exploring new construction methods that will take maximum advantage of new, innovative materials which are being introduced into the manufactured housing market.
Actually, when you think about it, the construction methods developed for modular accommodation make increasing sense, when you consider the rising costs of on-site building, the extra expense of complying with OHS regulations, and the demands of making sure new building work is sustainable and environementally friendly.
There are several companies in Australia who offer a choice of manufactured homes to appeal to every budget and taste. They offer a choice of floor plans so you are sure to find one that is just right for your requirements. They are also able to customise a floor-plan to conform with any special requirements. There is also a choice of exterior looks to choose from.
So, whether you need a granny flat to be added to an existing house plot, or a sea-side home, or a lakeside cabin, it’s good to know that there are cost-efficient solutions to be found.
Kit homes have many possible uses – they are perfect for granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, modular cabins – anywhere where a suitable piece of land is available.