Source: Geelong Advertiser
The last home I built was a 4 bedroom plus study(which was big enough to be a bedroom, but no built-in-robe) with a media room and open plan kitchen dining and family area. And there was 3 of us living there using 2 bedrooms. It was sold to a retired couple so now there is only 2 people living there using 1 bedroom. There are eight million spare bedrooms across Australia, with almost 80 per cent of households leaving at least one room empty, an analysis of census data shows.
A TINY Norlane house designed to challenge the way we think about living space has been snapped up after just days on the market.
The modest 56sq m footprint of the striking two-bedroom dwelling at 6 Gavin St proved just the right fit for a young couple looking for an affordable home.
Barry Plant, Geelong agent Chari Emirzade said the property, which was listed for $290,000 to $310,000, was a big hit with potential buyers.
The house has an innovative floorplan incorporating a loft bedroom accessed via a library ladder.
“It is unique with polished concrete floors and a Swedish style.” Mr Emirzade said.
“People loved it even though the size was small.”
Small Change Design and Construction built the tiny house as part of a bid to persuade the government to alter state laws around granny flats and allow for more mini houses to provide denser living without just turning to apartment complexes.
The house sits on a 160sq m block and has an open-plan living area, combined bathroom and laundry and a bedroom with a built-in wardrobe downstairs.
The second bedroom and extra storage space for the kitchen sit under the roofline above the ground floor bedroom.
There is also a secure courtyard and a driveway for off-street parking.
Originally published as Tiny designer house proves perfect fit