This recently completed two bedroom granny flat in Niagara Park was built for a lovely couple to give their daughter an independent space close to home. With the rising cost of living and new home prices, many families are choosing backyard granny flats as an affordable solution because there is no land to buy and the building cost is lower. This project delivers modern comfort and privacy in a smart, compact footprint.
Built on a timber floor with a uni pier system and green foil board underfloor insulation to meet BASIX, this granny flat features white interiors with vinyl planks, a streamlined kitchen, a stone top vanity, separate bathroom and laundry, reverse cycle air conditioning, Weathertex cladding and rear lane access with an automatic gate and carport.
A two bedroom brick veneer granny flat in Morisset Park using our Tuggerah design, offering open plan living, low maintenance finishes, off street parking and landscaped outdoor areas, finished to a high standard with an expected rental return of about $450 to $470 per week.
Advice & Tips For Designing The Perfect Kitchen In 2023. This article will delve into kitchen design, ideas, and what kitchen trends to keep an eye on in 2023. We thought there was no better person to speak to than Rhys Armstrong from Envision Kitchens in Berkeley Vale when it comes to talking [...]
We recently demolished a garage and built a new Garage and Granny Flat for some homeowners in Woy Woy on The Central Coast. The purpose of this build was to provide the owner with a new garage and granny flat at the rear for family, friends or Airbnb. View the project details here.
Advice & Tips For Designing The Perfect Wardrobe. This article will delve into wardrobe design best practices, storage ideas and Dos and Don'ts of Wardrobe design. We thought there was no better person to speak to than Rhys Armstrong from Envision Kitchens in Berkeley Vale when it comes to talking about wardrobes. Rhys [...]
What are your options if you live or have bought a property in an un-sewered area and plan on building on your site? So you've just purchased or own a property in an unsewered area and want to build a Granny Flat. In that case, you're likely thinking about what water treatment system [...]
Tile Warehouse's 8 Tile Trends For 2022 In Australia. Knowing what tiles are on-trend will help you smash your next tiling project in 2022! For this blog, we caught up with Leigh Nihill from Tile Warehouse, a Newcastle-based Tile retailer, to get his opinion on all the hot tile trends to watch in [...]
Built in Umina Beach for Sydney investors, this two bedroom granny flat uses flood compliant bearers and joists with a uni pier system and underfloor insulation. Major cost drivers included the split skillion gable roofline with raked and square set ceilings, a stone top kitchen with breakfast bar and tiled splashback, vinyl plank flooring, separate toilet and split system air conditioning, crisp exterior cladding with square architraves, plus rear lane works with an automatic sliding gate, an extended driveway to a covered carport and alfresco, a front patio and low maintenance landscaping.
Wondering how much does a granny flat cost to build? On the Central Coast and in Newcastle, most granny flats range from $190,000 to $450,000+, depending on size, design, and site conditions. This guide explores pricing factors, budgeting tips, finance options, and why choosing a trusted builder like P J Cook ensures quality, value, and peace of mind.
