Solid timber granny flats, built turnkey
Granny flats are Woodland Living's main product. Each design combines a European-quality solid timber system with construction by skilled Australian builders, delivered as a turnkey build: we take care of everything from start to finish, and at the end you receive the keys to a ready-built home. Woodland Living is a QBCC licensed building company. We work across Australia, with our main focus on Greater Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our granny flat designs
Hahndorf: one bedroom, 39 sqm, from $200,000.
Stanthorpe: two bedrooms, 54.2 sqm, 6.25m x 8.67m, from $229,000.
Great Ocean Road: three bedrooms, 68.1 sqm, from $245,000.
Apollo Bay: two bedrooms plus a study nook, 80 sqm, from $280,000.
Soul: two bedrooms, 80 sqm, from $280,000.
You can start with one of these designs or talk with us about adapting the layout, finishes and features to suit your property.
Why solid timber
Insulation from the walls themselves: solid timber walls (70mm profile on the Stanthorpe) give a high level of insulation, paired with double glazed windows.
Energy efficient: the Stanthorpe is designed to a 7 Star Energy Rating and Liveable Design Standards.
Warmth and character: timber floors and a raked ceiling with exposed beams make a compact home feel open and welcoming.
What a turnkey build includes
Using the Stanthorpe as an example, the build includes:
Approvals: building and plumbing approval with Council and certifiers, a full set of plans, soil test, foundation engineering, inspections and lodgements.
Structure: solid timber walls, tongue-and-groove floor and roof boards, Colorbond roof with insulation, gutters and downpipes, and a foundation on concrete piers with steel posts.
Utility connections: connection to your existing power, sewer, fresh water and telecommunications, with a budget allocation of 20m of trenching.
Kitchen and bathroom: cabinetry, cooktop, oven, sink and bench-top; walk-in shower, vanity, laundry, tiled floor and waterproofing to NCC.
Electrical and comfort: downlights, power points, a 5kW split air conditioner, ceiling fans, smoke alarms to code and a hot water system.
Deck and paint: a 2m deep deck across the full width with stairs and a ramp, and Dulux paint inside and out.
Inclusions vary by design, so check each design page or ask the team for the full list.
Who our granny flats suit
A granny flat gives someone their own front door, kitchen and bathroom while staying close to family. Our clients plan them for elderly parents, for adult children who want independence, for multigenerational living, for guests, or as a rental-style secondary dwelling where local rules allow.
Small second dwellings in Victoria
Our compact designs, the 39 sqm Hahndorf and the 54.2 sqm two-bedroom Stanthorpe, are sizes often considered for a small second dwelling in Victoria. Whether a design can be approved that way depends on your site and the planning rules, which we check during the site assessment.
See how our turnkey builds work or read the FAQ, including granny flat prices in Melbourne.
Start with your site
Every property is different. Before recommending a design, we look at how the granny flat will be used, site access, services, approvals, your budget and your preferred timeframe. Need a septic system, rainwater tanks or solar? We can discuss those too.
Share your postcode, budget and timeframe and we will help you find a practical starting point. Request a site assessment.
