Anja and Adrian chose the wonderful Alba design for their granny flat. 15 weeks and a few upgrades later, this open-plan granny flat design is now the perfect home for Anja’s mother.
The Central Coast granny flat features a dual skillion roof that extends over a deck on the front façade. Complete with an aluminium handrail and pine entry stairs, the granny flat’s exterior includes a lovely, sheltered area for outdoor relaxation all year round.
Inside are two stylish bedrooms, a large bathroom and a generously-sized living area with high ceilings and plenty of room for grandchildren! But its kitchen space is the real show stopper, featuring glossy white splashback tiling, oak vinyl flooring and stone bench tops. Anja’s mother can keep the bugs out too, thanks to the fly screen-hinged front door with aluminium mesh.
The standout products used for this granny flat at the Entrance include:
Due to certain site conditions, there were a few hiccups along the way to creating this gem of a granny flat.
The downside to being surrounded by water on almost all sides is the risk of flooding (let’s face it: there’s no point in building a beautiful home if it’ll end up underwater!). To ensure this granny flat would remain above the region’s flood zone at all times, our design and approval team investigated the appropriate height required to build the floor level before we got down to business.
Another obstacle to overcome was the tight access in the front yard and side driveway, which was quite a challenge for slab pouring and large deliveries like roofing. But that didn’t hold us back. When required, we brought additional teams on site to assist us in moving all materials directly to the safe areas. Looking at the final results, there’s no doubt that calling in the extra reinforcements was worth it!
These days, Anja and Adrian continue to live in the main house on their property, which is entirely separate from Anja’s mother’s granny flat. Both households can now enjoy their own peace and quiet, while staying as close as ever.
All in all, this granny flat gave Anja, Adrian and the rest of their family the space they needed without the distance. The ideal solution for anyone wishing to welcome grandparents into their house permanently without compromising on comfort, a granny flat is a true home of its own.
If you’re thinking about building a granny flat in the Central Coast or Lake Macquarie, chat to the experts at Backyard Grannys today!