Granny Home - Add an Annexe to your Property

Do you have a relative with whom you wish to share your home and want to offer them the privacy of a self contained granny flat? Granny flats and annexes often afford a greater degree of independence for relatives than living in the principle house.

The humble granny home, actually, is part of a tradition that goes back more than a hundred years, to a time when widows used carriage houses to add to their income, couples spent the summer season in them and rented 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 construction, 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, the building methods developed for modular accommodation make more and more sense, considering the rising costs of on site construction, the added 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 several Australian companies who offer a choice of manufactured accommodation to appeal to every taste and budget. They will offer a choice of floorplans so you are certain to find one that’s just right for your requirements. They are also able to customise a floorplan to conform with any special needs. 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’s good to know there are cost-efficient solutions available.

Kit homes have many possible uses - they can make perfect granny flats, military accommodation, miners’ accommodation, teenagers’ retreats, modular cabins - anywhere where a suitable piece of land is available.