Explore practical one- and two-bedroom granny flat designs for family, downsizing or creating more living space on the property you already have.
Also known as small second dwellings, granny flats provide a separate home while keeping family and everyday support close by.
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Explore one- and two-bedroom granny flat designs created for different households, blocks and ways of living.
Whether you’re making room for a parent, an adult child, downsizing on family property or simply looking for a separate living space, the designs below give you a practical starting point for comparing layouts and size.
from $120,300
Create a private space for family, guests or independent living with the Melaleuca, a modern 33.2sqm one-bedroom granny flat that makes clever use of every square metre.
from $124,400
Enjoy the freedom of independent living in the Alder, a stylish 35.7sqm one-bedroom granny flat designed for downsizers, extended family or a comfortable backyard retreat.
from $151,600
Enjoy relaxed indoor-outdoor living with the Bells, a contemporary 60sqm two-bedroom granny flat featuring an integrated verandah and a welcoming layout for family or guests.
from $151,800
Make room for living, working and welcoming guests with the Myrtle, a versatile 54sqm one-bedroom granny flat featuring a separate study and flexible spaces for modern lifestyles.
from $156,100
Give family room to live independently with the Chestnut, a spacious 60sqm two-bedroom granny flat offering practical storage, a separate toilet and a comfortable layout for everyday living.
from $159,200
Create a flexible space for family, guests or working from home with the Banksia 1, a 60sqm two-bedroom granny flat featuring a dedicated study and open-plan living.
from $173,900
Experience modern independent living with the Radiant, a stylish 60sqm two-bedroom, two-bathroom granny flat featuring raked ceilings, a skillion roof and a verandah for relaxed outdoor living.
Whether you’re planning for multigenerational living, creating a separate home for ageing parents or adult children, or downsizing closer to family, a granny flat can give you more space while keeping the people who matter close.
A building permit is required. In most cases, a planning permit isn’t, although this depends on your property and any planning controls that apply. Our team can help you understand what your site requires and guide you through the process.
Each home comes with a building permit, 7-star energy rating, soil test and termite treatment, with project-specific inclusions confirmed as part of your design and quote.
A small second dwelling is a self-contained home of up to 60 square metres, located on the same lot as an existing home. It is also commonly known as a granny flat.
We use granny flat as our main customer-facing term, while small second dwelling may appear where planning, building or technical terminology is relevant.
In most cases, a planning permit isn’t required, although a building permit always is. Specific planning controls may still apply to some properties.
Anyone can live in a granny flat or Small Second Dwelling. This can include a family member, dependent person or someone unrelated to the occupants of the main home.
In many cases, yes. Whether a granny flat can be built on your property depends on factors such as your lot, zoning, site conditions and any special planning controls that apply.
Send us your site address and our team can help you understand the feasibility and requirements for your property.
No. A granny flat/Small Second Dwelling can remain as a permanent dwelling and does not need to be removed simply because it is unoccupied.
A granny flat is a self-contained dwelling with its own kitchen, bathroom and toilet, located on the same lot as the existing home. Small Second Dwellings must not be connected to reticulated natural gas and do not require a dedicated car parking space.
The exact Todd Devine Homes inclusions depend on your chosen design and the current inclusions schedule. We’ll confirm what’s included, site-specific or optional as part of your quote.
Approval requirements can depend on the property and project. Our team can help explain what applies to your site and guide you through the relevant process.
Current requirements for new residential homes include accessibility and energy-efficiency standards that can affect features such as step-free access, internal door and hallway widths, bathroom design and energy performance.
Our team will confirm the requirements that apply to your chosen design and site as part of the building process.
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