Relocatable Homes Australia » Soil Testing http://relocatablehomesaustralia.info Modular cabin accommodation Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:29:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Put Mum Out in the Backyard But Comfortably in Granny Flats http://relocatablehomesaustralia.info/24/put-mum-out-in-the-backyard-but-comfortably-in-granny-flats.php http://relocatablehomesaustralia.info/24/put-mum-out-in-the-backyard-but-comfortably-in-granny-flats.php#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:23:40 +0000 John http://relocatablehomesaustralia.info/24/put-mum-out-in-the-backyard-but-comfortably-in-granny-flats.php Face it, a major challenge for baby boomers today is how to balance aging parents’ need for greater care with the desire to preserve their independence. For a variety of reasons, it is not always possible to move parents into a growing family’s home and assisted living facilities are very pricey. Why not take a page from the UK and consider Granny Flats?

Sometimes referred to as a relocatable home, this living option is basically a pre-fabricated small cottage or cabin that will easily fit in many backyards. The “Willow” is a single bedroom cottage that can sleep as many as four. It has a kitchen with cook top and oven, a bathroom and comfortably sized living and dining areas.

A slightly larger option is also available with the same size bathroom and bedroom as the “Willow” but featuring a more roomy living area and balcony/deck. The “Willow” starts at $49K and its slightly larger sister is about $56K.

Granny Flats are available both in pre-fabricated and kit forms. Smaller cabins like the “Willow” are usually pre-fabricated. Larger units with two or more bedrooms are generally kits. All options can be modified to accommodate wheelchair access. Customization to fit specific needs is also available.

Quoted costs include the complete living unit ready for move-in, with full kitchen, windows and bath ready for use. The price does not include necessary governmental permits, soil testing and transportation costs. An electrician and plumber will be needed for hook-ups. Generally all of these can be accomplished in the $5 to $10k range.

Remember that Granny Flats aren’t just for elderly relatives. The largest cabin is basically a small home with two or more bedrooms. These units could be the perfect size for a vacation home at the lake or in the mountains.

By: N Baulch

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Neil baulch says the good points of granny flats are plenty of when you need that spare living area. Look at our online page at granny flat and Accommodation units for extra details.



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