An Australian couple with 25 years of experience in the construction industry have built their first tiny house on the back of a trailer and shared an inside look at the completed project.
Jacqui and Peter Croft, from New South Wales, launched their new business Clarence Valley Tiny Homes in October 2020 and have always adored the tiny house concept.
Their first tiny house named ‘The Iris’ is built on a 7.2m trailer and is approximately 2.4m wide and 4.3m high, which are the correct legal dimensions to meet caravan regulations.
Jacqui, 42, told FEMAIL the small project only took eight weeks to complete and is currently on the market for $90,000.
The first tiny house named ‘The Iris’ (pictured) is built on a 7.2m trailer and is approximately 2.4m wide and 4.3m high, which are the correct legal dimensions to meet caravan regulations
The design features a welcoming lounge room, lush modern kitchen, upstairs bedroom loft, plenty of storage space and a fully-functioning bathroom with a flushable toilet and shower
The design features a welcoming lounge room, lush modern kitchen, upstairs bedroom loft, plenty of storage space and a fully-functioning bathroom with a shower and flushable toilet.
The kitchen has a three-metre bench top, gas stove top, rangehood, pantry space, shelving and enough room to fit a full-sized oven and fridge.
The custom staircase that sits opposite the kitchen also has ample storage space and the floorboards are made from timber.
While the exterior is matte black and grey, the interior is pristine white with touches of black in the kitchen and bathroom.
The lounge area fits a large L-shaped lounge perfectly while the upstairs loft fits a queen-sized bed.
The large windows and French doors also invite natural sunlight into the small home.
Jacqui (pictured with husband Peter) told FEMAIL the small project only took eight weeks to complete and is currently on the market for $90,000
The kitchen has a three-metre bench top, gas stove top, rangehood, pantry space, shelving and enough room to fit a full-sized oven and fridge
The lounge area fits a large L-shaped fold-out lounge while the upstairs loft (pictured) fits a queen-sized bed
The house would comfortably fit two people and is classified as a caravan, but shouldn’t be transported often as it weighs 4.5 tonnes.
‘During the build we hired a plumber and electrician to make sure the house has a power supply and running water,’ Jacqui said.
‘It’s the same as a regular house but smaller – it has reverse cycle air-conditioning, power points and USB points too.’
‘During the build we hired a plumber and electrician to make sure the house has a power supply and running water,’ Jacqui said
Jacqui said there are an abundance of benefits of living in a tiny house, especially since the prices of housing keeps increasing
The married couple have previously travelled around Australia in a caravan with their two sons and appreciate the simplicity of tiny house living.
‘You come to realise how little you need to live – no-one really needs a lot of stuff or a big house to get by,’ Jacqui said.
‘We’ve always loved the concept of tiny houses for years and finally decided to take the leap by starting the new business.’
Jacqui said there are an abundance of benefits of living in a tiny house, especially since the prices of housing keeps increasing.
She said it’s a great alternative solution for an individual or couple to save money and enjoy a simple lifestyle.
‘We’ve always loved the concept of tiny house living for years and finally decided to take the leap,’ Jacqui said
‘We’ve even had enquiries for custom builds from customers who are wanting to use them as holiday homes or to rent out as AirBnBs,’ she said
Jacqui excitedly said this is ‘only the beginning’ for the family owner and operated business, and she’s eager to see what they will construct next
Jacqui said the business has already received multiple enquiries from potential buyers who are interested in purchasing the trailer home.
‘We’ve even had enquiries for custom builds from people who are wanting to use it as holiday homes or to rent out as AirBnBs,’ she said.
Jacqui excitedly said this is ‘only the beginning’ for the family owned and operated business, and she’s eager to see what they will construct next.
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