Why the Humble Granny Home is Increasingly Popular in Australia
Do you have a relative with whom you want to share your house and want to offer them the convenience of a self-contained granny flat? Granny flats and annexes can afford a greater degree of independence for relatives than living in the main dwelling.
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 supplement their income, couples spent the summer season in them and rented out the main house to tourists, and bachelors, young couples 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 building, designers in Australia are exploring new construction methods that will take maximum advantage of innovative, new materials which are being introduced into the modular accommodation market.
In fact, when you think about it, the construction methods developed for modular accommodation make increasing sense, considering the soaring costs of on-site construction, the extra expense of complying with occupational health and safety regulations, and the demands of making sure new building work is environmentally-friendly and sustainable.
There are many Australian companies offering a choice of manufactured accommodation to appeal to every taste and budget. They will offer a choice of floorplans so you are sure to find one that’s just right for your needs. They are also able to customise a floorplan to conform with any special requirements. You also have 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 is good to know there are cost-efficient solutions to be found.
Kit homes have many applications - they can make perfect granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, modular cabins - anywhere where a piece of suitable land is available.