Award winning granny flat features in Newcastle Herald

We were thrilled to open the paper recently and see our award winning granny flat, the Silverdale, featured as Home of the Week in the Newcastle Herald Home & Garden Section.

The article showcased our newest display home, The Silverdale, which recently won the Newcastle Master Builder Association Granny Flat of the year 2018 award.

This display granny flat demonstrates how the definition of a granny flat is changing. The Newcastle granny flat feels like a small home, so we created a flow right from the front façade entrance through to the rear of the granny flat. This granny flat also features a double skillion roof and oversized eaves to add to the aesthetics of the design whilst being functional in summer and winter.

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Build your dream granny flat with the granny flat specialists at Backyard Grannys!

When contemplating adding a granny flat to your block as a standalone investment property, carefully consider local regulations, the layout and design, and long-term lifestyle choices. While there are many granny flat pros – including extra rental income and additional living space if needed – this decision requires careful thought and planning to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone.

Why not talk to the experts and get started on your dream granny flat. We build granny flats exclusively and pride ourselves on our expertise – just contact Backyard Grannys today and take the next step.


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