About Granny Flats
A granny flat can be defined as a fully self contained home extension that is built on the same plot of land that the main home is. Essentially, it is another, smaller home on your property. Usually, the granny flat is located to the rear of the main home, and it can share the backyard with the main home or have its own section of the yard fenced off. Local councils will dictate what the maximum size of a granny flat can be (usually no more than 60 square metres).
What Does a Granny Flat Contain?
As a granny flat is fully self contained, they’ll usually contain the following rooms:
A bedroom (usually just the one)
A kitchen or kitchenette
A living area
A bathroom (either separate or an ensuite)
A laundry (either separate or contained within the bathroom or kitchen)
Who are Granny Flats Suited To?
The beauty of granny flats is that they are so versatile in terms of who can occupy them. They are enduringly popular for ageing people (parents and grandparents) as they are still able to keep their independence while still staying close to family for comfort and support. However, granny flats are also suited to children that are moving out for the first time, or for family members or close friends. Granny flats are also becoming a popular investment choice as homeowners can easily rent them out for extra income.
Granny Flats are Flexible in Design
Just because it is a little home out of the back of the property doesn’t mean that you don’t have a choice of designs when it comes to the granny flat. Granny flats are available in just as many designs as full size homes are, so you are sure to find one that you love and that will mesh perfectly with the existing main dwelling. As for the interior of the granny flat, you have complete freedom to use whatever colours, finishes and materials you like, whether that’s natural stone, timber, tiles, glass, carpets, paint, wallpaper or anything else you can think of.
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