Case Study: Basin Pocket

Another great example for those Mums and Dads looking to downsize…

OVERVIEW:

Existing double storey house purchased 2006
Built 1981
Land flat as a tack – 971m2
Mum and Dad wanting to move to smaller house
Mid 2014, Granny Flat concept / site plans completed
November 2014 Approvals given
Formal finance approved January 2015
Building work commenced March 2015

DETAILS:

Problem: Mum and dad looking to downsize, and at the same time helping their grown up children save for a deposit for their own home.
Answer: Build a granny flat for mum and dad to move into, let the kids move into the main house – problem solved!

With a large in-ground swimming pool in between the two buildings.

This situation is not as uncommon as you think – kids trying to save a deposit to buy their first home with a young family of their own, struggling to make ends meet and save at the same time. This is a great result for all concerned.

There was some clearing of trees in the backyard for the siting of the granny flat, still leaving a comfortable private yard space for mum and dad. Good design allows natural light into the building, with a large south facing deck opposite the swimming pool – great for a cool deck in the heat of summer, allowing mum and dad (nanny & poppy) to have a cool drink whilst watching the grandkids …

We commenced building March 2016 with mum moving in May 2016 ! Is Mum happy ? You bet …

Check out some of the photos of the building work in progress and the finished Granny Flat!