Tiny Houses

Small and simple tiny house doesn't break the bank

Small and simple tiny house doesn't break the bank
The 4800L Compact is a small and simple tiny house that starts at just AUD$48,000 (US$31,000)
The 4800L Compact is a small and simple tiny house that starts at just AUD$48,000 (US$31,000)
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The 4800L Compact is a small and simple tiny house that starts at just AUD$48,000 (US$31,000)
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The 4800L Compact is a small and simple tiny house that starts at just AUD$48,000 (US$31,000)
The 4800L Compact's living room includes a sofa bed for guests
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The 4800L Compact's living room includes a sofa bed for guests
The 4800L Compact's living room features generous glazing
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The 4800L Compact's living room features generous glazing
The 4800L Compact's kitchen includes a sink, two-burner propane-powered stove, and a microwave, plus cabinetry
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The 4800L Compact's kitchen includes a sink, two-burner propane-powered stove, and a microwave, plus cabinetry
The 4800L Compact's interior includes a ceiling fan to help keep it a comfortable temperature
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The 4800L Compact's interior includes a ceiling fan to help keep it a comfortable temperature
The 4800L Compact's bathroom is reached by a sliding door
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The 4800L Compact's bathroom is reached by a sliding door
The 4800L Compact's loft-based bedroom is accessed by a removable ladder
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The 4800L Compact's loft-based bedroom is accessed by a removable ladder
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With its length of 4.8 m (15 ft) and its simple, space-saving layout, the 4800L Compact tiny house could be a good fit for those looking for a weekender or guest house. It's also relatively affordable and starts at just AUD$48,000 (roughly US$31,000).

The 4800L Compact is designed by Australia's Tiny Build – not to be confused with New Zealand firm Build Tiny. It's based on a double-axle trailer and has a utilitarian vinyl exterior and gable roof. It also has a road-ready width of 2.4 m (7.10 ft), with a height of 4.3 m (14 ft), so would make a good candidate for regular towing.

While it's not the smallest tiny house we've seen, the 4800L Compact is definitely on the small side compared to most models around nowadays, and both the Urban Park Studio and Leïla's tiny house are larger, for example.

Its entrance opens onto the living room, which contains a sofa bed for guests and generous glazing that helps the room look larger than it is. Nearby is a very compact kitchen which includes a two-burner propane-powered stove, plus a sink, microwave, and cabinetry, as well as space for a fridge.

The 4800L Compact's kitchen includes a sink, two-burner propane-powered stove, and a microwave, plus cabinetry
The 4800L Compact's kitchen includes a sink, two-burner propane-powered stove, and a microwave, plus cabinetry

The kitchen connects, via sliding door, to the bathroom. Tiny Build has managed to squeeze in a vanity sink, flushing toilet and a shower in here.

There is just one bedroom in the 4800L Compact, as you'd expect given its size. This is a loft type space situated above the kitchen and bathroom that's reached by removable ladder. It features a low ceiling and space for a double bed.

As mentioned, the 4800L Compact starts at AUD$48,000 (US$31,000), which includes insulation, wiring, etc, however the furniture shown could raise the price significantly.

Source: Tiny Build

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3 comments
3 comments
veryken
Australian home products need to mention whether or not the US is a market, especially if it's an entire prefab home. Imagine shipping this thing to New England.

Otherwise, it's like writing about rock samples on Mars — it's only academic, and the dollar quotes are moot.
Miss Bea Have
Have I missed the point with all these minnie mobile houses?? why not just buy a trailer, they all seem to have the usual fittings for normal life bath and toilet facilities kitchen etc and are easy to tow.
Fairly Reasoner
No, Bea. It's the tiny house marketers that are missing the point.