Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 May 23, 2017 8:26 am Hi all need some ideas as I'm seriously stumped. Our block is on a corner, which is extremely helpful while we're building a granny flat. The granny flat itself will be facing this street ie this side fence, with full view to this access gate. As you can see, currently we have full height double gates in place but want to change them as they're pretty hideous. Also, as my mother will be living in the granny flat, I am trying to make the garden attractive for her and also provide her with access to the street. She is already feeling anxious about living in a box in our yard so I am desperate to avoid the prisongate-look. I was thinking - for ease of use - about a gate system that has a single gate somehow attached ? so that she is able to open it without difficulty ? she's 90 ! Ideally I'd like to keep the double gate system for future tenants who might want car access. ALL IDEAS WELCOME PLEEEAAAASE - as to design and materials Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade Re: Side Access Gate suggestions to granny flat 2May 27, 2017 8:17 pm I'm no handyman. How about automated gate system that future tenants can use for a car? Some I've see have 2 gates that open like these, others have sliding gate system. So she just presses button on her keys to open? Re: Side Access Gate suggestions to granny flat 3May 28, 2017 10:50 am HI Gaudi, that would be perfect however as this granny flat is costing a bomb the automated system will be beyond our pockets But I HAVE found gates which some UK sites call a 3/4 split. Googling is def your friend, if you know what to look for Funny though that I couldn't find amything similar on oz websites. Obviously no demand for this kind of opening. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Will def look into this option - best of both worlds - still an opening for future car use but also single entry for pedestrian access. Built the Eden Brae Cambridge 34 Family with Boston Corner Facade Re: Side Access Gate suggestions to granny flat 4May 29, 2017 8:08 am Could you add another gate next to the current double gate? Hi, Building a new place and I have limited space from garage to fence. 3130mm width, then opens up over 5000mm once I pass tmy garage. I need a fence that goes from… 0 10917 hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. I would like some feedback please on whether I should build my granny flat first before my main house at the… 0 15230 I would suggest you simply go and talk to council about your proposal, most councils are getting onboard with ancillary dwellings. There is no benefit in keeping it… 1 9599 |