For Melbourne’s creative community, having a dedicated space makes all the difference. Instead of renting expensive studio space or converting a spare room, many homeowners are choosing granny flats as purpose-built studios and workshops.
As a self-contained secondary dwelling located on the same property as your primary residence, a granny flat serves as a creative escape for your artistic pursuits, with layouts dedicated to natural light, sound separations, and more.
Whether you envision a light-filled art studio, a photography space, a private music room, or a hands-on workshop, the team at Todd Devine Homes can help you design and build a creative space that’s tailored to the way you create and inspired by the way you live.
Why are Melbourne creatives choosing portable granny flats over rented studio space?
A purpose-built granny flat gives Melbourne creatives the freedom to create in a space that’s designed around their needs, not anyone else’s. Key benefits include:
- No ongoing studio rent. With a granny flat, you replace months or even years’ worth of ongoing rent with a one-off build cost.
- A 30-second commute. Your studio is steps away from your front door, saving you on time and travel costs.
- Ability to work whenever. Have a last-minute creative idea? You can head over to your dedicated studio to workshop it immediately. You can record, paint, and run tools at any time of day without distracting anyone else.
- It’s yours…and it moves with you. If you choose to relocate, the granny flat can be transported to your next property, protecting your investment.
Baked by over 30+ years of experience and over 10,000+ homes built, our approach offers creatives a cost-effective alternative to Melbourne’s expensive and inflexible rental studio market.
Explore Our Range of Granny Flats
From studios to multi-purpose workshops, our granny flat designs can be tailored to suit different creative pursuits and lifestyles.
Each design can be customised to create a space that inspires creativity, with options for improved lighting, soundproofing features, purpose-built storage and other practical inclusions tailored to your craft.
Create a Space That Inspires with Todd Devine Homes
Whether you’re dreaming of an artist’s studio, music room, photography space, or a dedicated workshop, Todd Devine Homes can help you create a purpose-built granny flat designed to support your creativity.
Visit our display centre at 816 Mountain Highway, Bayswater, VIC 3153, open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, to explore the possibilities and speak with our team.
Ready to bring your creative space to life? Contact our sales team on (03) 9720 1686 to request a free quote and discover how a custom granny flat can work for your lifestyle.
FAQs
Do I need a permit for a backyard studio in Melbourne?
In most cases, both a building permit and a planning permit are required to build a backyard studio in Victoria, although requirements can vary depending on your local council, the size of the dwelling, and your property’s zoning laws and regulations.
A building permit is required to ensure your granny flat complies with all relevant building regulations and safety standards. Depending on your project, a planning permit may also be necessary.
At Todd Devine Homes, we take care of the approvals process for you, guiding you through the requirements and managing the necessary permits to help make your backyard studio an achievable dream.
Can a portable granny flat be moved if I sell the house?
Yes, our granny flats are designed as portable, prefabricated structures that can be relocated if required. If you decide to sell your home, the granny flat can stay on the property and become an added feature for the buyer, or it may be possible to move it to another site, subject to council approvals and building requirements
How long does a prefab studio take to build and install?
As a guide, most prefab studios take around six months to build and install from order through to final delivery. The facility build typically takes around 12 weeks, while on-site installation is usually completed within two to three weeks. If a planning permit is required, approvals can take an additional three to six months. For more information on our timelines, click here.
