The Michael

The Michael is a 53m², two-bedroom granny flat design with one bathroom. Its L-shaped layout was developed to work around a backyard obstruction while providing direct access from the living room to the rear yard.

A layout developed around a backyard tree

The earlier Newcastle-area project had a Jacaranda tree close to the proposed building position. The design worked around the tree and used its shade as part of the backyard setting. Tree protection, foundations, setbacks and any later pergola or awning need assessment for the particular site; this layout does not itself establish approval.

Living space and customisation

The bathroom includes laundry space, which can be concealed with closet doors if selected. The original brief used 53m² because backyard space was limited. We can discuss a larger version and how extra space could be allocated to the living room, dining area or bedrooms, subject to site suitability.

Compare two-bedroom designs, review standard inclusions, explore the build price calculator and separate approval price calculator, or discuss your property with our team.

View the Michael dimensioned floor plan.

Compare a 53m² layout with a 60m² design

If you are deciding how much living space to include, compare The Michael’s 53m² plan with The Grant 60m² two-bedroom design. The Grant uses a central hallway and a combined bathroom and laundry. Look at the dimensioned plans to compare bedroom sizes, circulation and furniture space, rather than floor area alone.

See a completed Grant granny flat in Campbelltown alongside the plan. A smaller design still needs a site assessment; its floor area alone does not confirm that it can be approved on your property. Our Sydney granny flat approval guide explains the checks to discuss before choosing a layout.