Why the Humble Granny Home is Increasingly Popular in Australia
Perhaps you have a relative with whom you wish to share your house and want to offer them the privacy of a self contained annexe? 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 century, to a time when widows used carriage houses to add to their income, couples spent the summer in them and let out the principle house to tourists, and young couples, bachelors, and workers found them to be 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, Australian designers are exploring new construction methods that will take maximum advantage of new, innovative materials which are being introduced into the modular accommodation market.
Actually, when you think about it, the building methods developed for manufactured homes make more and more sense, considering the rising costs of onsite construction, the extra expense of complying with occupational health and safety regulations, and the demands of making sure new building work is sustainable and environementally friendly.
There are many Australian companies which offer a choice of manufactured homes to appeal to every budget and taste. They offer a choice of floorplans so you are sure to find one that is just perfect for your requirements. They can also customise a floorplan to conform with any special needs. There is also a choice of exterior designs 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 affordable solutions available.
Kit homes have many possible uses – they are ideal for granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, relocatable homes – anywhere where a suitable piece of land is available.