We built a small house with a ladder for stairs that brings in £15,000 a year – now it’s for sale
For those who don’t need a lot of space, a small, sustainable house has hit the market, bringing in £15,000 a year.
The small twin room characteristics an open plan living area and a loft accessible via a ladder.
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The 613 square meter property in Geelong, Australia even has room for a courtyard and off-street parking.
Joe Grgic, estate agent at Harcourts North Geelong, said the tiny house was in high demand as a rental as it “fits so many criteria”.
He said the house Advantages From sustainable characteristics such as double glazing, windows and concrete floors.
He said realestate.com.au: “It’s no ordinary home, but it ticks so many boxes.”
“It’s bringing in over $30,000 a year, so that’s a great return and people are always asking for it.”
“Last year it was busy almost every weekend all year round.
“In addition, it is not only sustainable, but also cost-effective due to its 7-star rating energy rating but once you enter the place it is stunning.
“It’s opulent and luxurious and it’s just a beautiful feeling.”
The Mini house is one of three small houses by the design and build company Small Change.
So said the company’s CEO, Sally Wills Houses were developed to show how a small footprint can work and eventually trigger a change in Victoria’s planning rules.
Referring to the choice of Norlane as the location, she said: “It just seemed like an ideal place to build a one bedroom apartment that could be used for older people downsizing or alternatively for younger people who are buy their first home.”
“There are a lot of people, especially young people, who really like living in apartments, but want a little more land, not necessarily a bigger house.”
She said those who stayed in the house — which is where she stayed to see how it worked — were people contemplating downsizing.
“Honestly, you tell people ‘I built a 60-square-foot house,’ and they don’t understand what that could look like until you see it and realize it’s almost a two-story building, so it actually feels pretty big it does.” “It doesn’t feel like a tiny apartment.”
The unique home has been listed with a price guide of £210,000 to £225,000.
Meanwhile, one woman documented her progress as she built two tiny houses for her family on her grandmother’s land.
While one mom decided to convert sheds in her backyard into tiny homes for her adult children.
And a man who couldn’t afford to pay the rent shared how he turned a van into a stunning tiny house.
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