There can never be too much of a good thing. A US-based tiny house builder is embracing the idea of downsizing through tiny houses and turning them into something different, something that can compete with traditional housing alternatives. The biggest benefits of living small still remain.
think “small house” And the image of a small house, preferably built on a trailer, immediately comes to mind.
It makes sense for that to happen. Tiny houses are small mobile homes built on trailers of varying lengths and offering the most basic comforts of home. These are essentially mobile homes designed for the very specific purpose of intentional living, with the benefits of lower costs and a reduced carbon footprint.
The popularity of these mobile homes has increased tremendously in recent years, paving the way for more variety in terms of size, features, and price. Now, depending on how you imagine downsizing to be best for you and your budget, you can get anything from a tiny house based on a single-axle trailer to a giant house on wheels.
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Movable Roots is a Florida-based builder that specializes in the latter. However, for the record, we also do standard tiny homes on wheels (THOWs), ADUs (additional dwelling units), and trailer-based commercial units, whether mobile chapels or not. Or an exhibition room on wheels. Their park model is truly spectacular. This is partly because they subvert the very concept of a tiny house, and mainly because of the functionality they can offer thanks to the extra space.
Overlook Cottage is a great example, but I would argue that the title “cottage” is a misnomer, given that there is nothing small or simple about this vacation home. In fact, the Overlook model is so large and well-equipped that it can double as a vacation home for an entire family of six and still have plenty of space.
This model was introduced in August 2023 through renderings and descriptions of available features. The announcement also mentioned his early 2024 date for official introduction, which will come with the first manufactured units.
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This took place in early April when the first-ever Overlook Cottage unit was completed and opened to the public. It was impressive in the rendering, and even more so in the rendering. meat Much of it has never been done before in a tiny house, both because of the size and characteristics of the wood.
The Overlook Cottage sits on a seven-axle trailer and has an overall length of 46 feet (14 meters), or 49 feet (15 meters) if you choose a deck extension.
At 14 feet (4.2 meters) wide and 15 feet (4.6 meters) high, it almost completely eliminates the mobility that most tiny houses boast. This is a park model that should not be moved unless absolutely necessary.Having said that, it is can You will need to move in a special convoy and with special permission, which cannot be said about brick-and-mortar homes.
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With 399 square feet (37 square meters) of living space, this small park features a covered terrace that is actually a fully equipped summer kitchen, the company's first rooftop deck, at least three bedrooms, and another indoors. It also has two full kitchens and a full kitchen. There's a bathroom, a living room, and plenty of space to move around without bumping elbows.
This park model unit is not only larger and more comfortable than some of the most daring park model tiny houses, but it also puts most city apartments to shame and has the potential to compete with standard housing. there is. Designed as a vacation home or rental, it has all the necessary features and space to function effectively as a permanent home for your family.
The first floor features a living room with wall-mounted TV and Frion fireplace, a two-block kitchen with everything from a large dishwasher to a 4-burner induction cooktop, fridge, freezer and luxury farm sink, bathroom and master bedroom. Bathrooms are residential in size and function, with large showers, flush toilets, and sinks with vanities.
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The bedroom also has a residential feel, with space for a king bed and a proper wardrobe hidden behind an accordion door. There are two further bedrooms in the loft area on the upper floor, but there are no standing heights and no dividing walls for privacy, making it ideal for families with children.
This product's biggest selling point “small house” (And given the size of this thing, I feel strongly that the quote is appropriate) is an outdoor kitchen. Featuring an island with integrated grill, refrigerator, and storage, and a small sink with running water, there's still room for just chilling. The space also features a winding metal staircase that leads to a rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy sunbathing, views, and delicious food in a slightly more relaxed atmosphere.
The Overlook Cottage launched at a price of $230,000, while prices for the shorter model, which doesn't include a deck extension or implicitly a summer kitchen, start at $195,000.
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The first completed building is currently on the market for $200,000, so if you're looking for your next vacation home on wheels, this is a great deal. Even if it doesn't, this monster of a house on wheels serves as a good example of how far the concept of tiny living can be extended and if it deserves to be called that.
