Self-Contained Studio

The 20S is a compact, self-contained studio designed to deliver maximum functionality at an entry-level price point. With an open-plan living and sleeping space, kitchenette, and private bathroom, it’s everything you need in one efficient layout.

At 20.4sqm, it’s easy to place, easy to maintain, and ideal for adding immediate extra space without overcomplicating things. Whether you need a backyard studio, guest space, or rental unit, the 20S is a smart, cost-effective solution.

Features:

• 20.4sqm studio layout
• Open-plan living and sleeping
• Full kitchen
  
• Private bathroom
• Gas Hot Water
• Compact, efficient design
• Easy to place and low maintenance
  

Optional Extras:

• French doors / stacker sliders
• Saniflo wastewater system
• Decking or steps
• Invertor Heat pump
• Dishwasher
  
• Stone Benchtops
• Washing machine

A Smart Fit as a Granny Flat

At 20.4sqm, the 20S sits comfortably under the 70 square metre threshold for New Zealand's 2026 granny flat consent exemption, which can mean adding it to your section without a standard building consent, subject to notifying your council and meeting the Building Code (district plan and resource consent rules still apply, so it is worth checking with your council first). That makes it a practical option for family land, whether it is housing for aging parents or adult children, or a separate space that keeps everyone close without everyone sharing a roof.

The same layout works well as a rental unit on family land, giving you a second income stream from space you already own without the cost and delay of subdividing. Because it's self-contained with its own kitchen and bathroom, tenants have proper independence from the main house, whether that is a long-term let or a short-stay listing.