Let’s face it, a major challenge for baby boomers today is how to balance aging parents’ need for greater care with the desire to preserve their independence. For a variety of reasons, it is not always possible to move parents into a growing family’s home and assisted living facilities are very pricey. Why not take a page from the UK and consider Granny Flats?
Basically, Granny Flats are moveable homes that are prefabricated and can be placed just about anywhere. Think of them as real life Barbie houses. They are generally small enough to fit into a backyard and models like the “Willow” will have everything that anyone could ever need to be comfortable.
If the backyard home is going to have several people living in it, upgrades are available that will allow a little more space and some more creature comforts. A model very similar to the “Willow” is available for an additional $7,000 and they continue to go up in price from there. While this is only one model, there are plenty more to choose from.
If prefabricated is not something to be considered, there are also a significant amount of choices that will allow the buyer to put them together from scratch. Actually, most of the larger units will require that the Granny Flat be constructed on site rather than shipped as a whole unit. In addition to the standard models, they can be customized to fit any special needs.
Quoted costs include the complete living unit ready for move-in, with full kitchen, windows and bath ready for use. The price does not include necessary governmental permits, soil testing and transportation costs. An electrician and plumber will be needed for hook-ups. Generally all of these can be accomplished in the $5 to $10k range.
For whatever reason that you choose to look into Granny Flats, know that they are not limited to dear old mom. It would also be a great way to give your college aged child a place of their own while still being able to keep an eye on them. Another purpose would be to put one down on a piece of land that you own instead of absorbing the huge costs involved with getting a house built. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
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