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DOWNTOWNER
(50-100m2 + Deck)
The Downtowner, Uptowner and Metro are a series of 2-bedroom small home solutions designed by Metamorphouse Architects specifically for accommodating 2 unrelated people at the same time (eg. housemates in a share-house) in a small home; a novel idea for a granny flat but a realistic situation for many granny flat owners who rely on rental income to pay for their investment.
Like many of our 2-bedroom designs the Downtowner has separate “living” and “bedroom” zones which help to enhance privacy. For this reason, built-in-robes have been positioned in-between the bedrooms which also frees-up external wall space for a variety of window and sliding glass door options, most importantly providing the bedrooms with at least 2 openable windows which ensures good quality natural light and cross-ventilation; necessary for a healthy home.
One of our most popular mid-sized designs, the Downtowner is a modern and inviting 2-bedroom solution that has additional features and detailing where they’re most needed. High, cathedral ceilings in the indoor and outdoor living areas create a spacious light-filled area. The addition of a large stacker or bi-fold door provides a great transition between interior and exterior areas.
The Deck is fully roofed and is large enough to furnish and comfortably entertain a group of visitors. An optional full-length cupboard can be built down one side of the Deck (useful when facing west or a nearby neighbour) incorporating your Laundry / Wet Bar and additional storage or barbeque area. Quality handrail and balustrade are fitted to the remainder of the Deck where needed.
The kitchen, wardrobes and cupboard are custom-designed to suit your needs.
The Downtowner - 63m2
- 60m2 internal GFA (complies with NSW regulations) / 64m2 external GFA
- Two bedrooms with built-in-robes
- Large open-plan living area with adjoining outdoor living area
- Custom-designed kitchen
- Cathedral ceilings to living and outdoor living areas
The Downtowner - 73m2
- 70m2 internal GFA / 74m2 external GFA
- Two bedrooms with built-in-robes
- Large custom-designed kitchen with breakfast bar
- Large open-plan living area with adjoining outdoor living area
- Cathedral ceilings to living and outdoor living areas
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70m2 Downtowner
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50m2 Downtowner
Downtowner - 50m2 - Plan
Downtowner - 50m2 - Floor Plan
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Interior
Bathroom
Design
- The Downtowner is one of our most popular “small home solutions”, available in 50m2 / 60m2 / 70m2 / 80m2 floor areas and all built with a generous Deck or Patio that is big enough to furnish and entertain from.
- Designed by Metamorphouse Architects specifically for accommodating 2 unrelated people at the same time makes this an ideal rental opportunity for investors.
- 2 large bedrooms (to fit king or queen beds) with built-in-robes (customised to suit your needs).
- Privacy between the bedrooms is achieved by positioning the built-in-robes between the bedrooms. We also add acoustic insulation to select internal walls.
- Custom-designed Kitchen (made right for you) with quality oven, cooktop & rangehood. Many Clients opt for a U-shaped Kitchen.
- Modern Bathroom design with quality tapware and accessories, full-height wall tiling plus a semi-frameless pivot door shower screen. Option to reposition Laundry onto front Deck and expand Bathroom layout.
- Colorbond or concrete tiled roof (fully sarked for weather protection).
- Roof and wall insulation (we insulate the entire roof area plus external walls and fit acoustic insulation to select internal walls).
- Termite-treated roof trusses and wall frames.
- Various cladding options are available including brick veneer, weatherboard / chamferboard and architectural panels.
- Quality powder-coated windows. Careful placement of windows and doors throughout ensures good natural light and cross-ventilation which is vital for a healthy home.
- Gas or electric hot water unit. Option to upgrade to solar or heat pump.
- Generous arrangement of LED-lighting + ceiling fans + power points.
- 6+ star energy efficiency. The roof and external walls are sarked and insulated to ensure great thermal performance all-year round. We insulate the Deck roofs too. Subfloor insulation is available as an option.
- Featuring a roof form that complements most houses, the overall look of the Downtowner suits suburban and rural yards.
- Easily adapted for accessibility.
- Ideal for entertaining with an open-plan living area and full-size kitchen.
Ideal for
- Comfortable, independent living.
- Rental opportunity.
- A couple, executives, a small family or retirees looking to gently downsize.
- Guest accommodation.
- Use the second bedroom as a home office by adding an external door.
Standout Features
- Inviting look suits any yards
- Simple, pleasant geometry.
- Mixed materials and pleasant roofline create a modern look that’s equally suited to suburban backyards and rural settings.
- Gable roof and high cathedral ceilings to the Deck and Living Area create a spacious, light-filled interior.
- Large, open-plan Living Area opens out to a large fully-covered Deck / Patio.
- Private Bedroom / Bathroom zone
- Adjust the level of detailing to suit your budget.