Scandi Cabins Victoria

Backyard cabins and granny-flat alternatives for Victoria

Architecturally designed timber cabins for home offices, guest stays and secondary dwellings. We deliver across Melbourne and Victoria with structural kit, lock-up and turnkey options. Typical projects range from around $80k–$120k for serious buyers seeking a high-quality backyard space.

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Melbourne metro, Mornington Peninsula & regional VIC
Home office, guest stay & secondary dwelling options
Indicative pricing available upfront

Why Us

Why Victorian homeowners choose Scandi Cabins

A smarter way to add space without the disruption of a full extension.

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Designed to feel bigger than they are

Double-glazed windows, Scandinavian proportions and carefully placed glazing make each cabin feel calm, bright and generous.

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Delivered for Victorian sites

We help homeowners across Melbourne and Victoria choose cabins suited to local conditions, access constraints and permit pathways.

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Choose your level of involvement

Start with a structural kit, choose lock-up for a faster on-site build, or go turnkey for a completed space ready to use.

Use Cases

Find the right cabin for your property

Choose the use-case that best matches your goals and budget. We'll help you narrow the most suitable cabins for that purpose.

Home Office

Quiet, premium workspaces that separate work from home life. Best suited to compact cabins and smaller backyard sites.

10–20 m²

Teenage Retreat

Flexible extra room close to the main house for growing families needing privacy without moving home.

20–30 m²

Granny Flat Alternative

Self-contained secondary dwelling options designed for Victorian backyards, with models suited to the secondary dwelling pathway where eligible.

43–60 m²

Guest Suite or Airbnb

High-quality accommodation spaces with natural light, strong street appeal and long-term versatility.

30–50 m²

Secondary Dwellings

Secondary dwellings in Victoria: often no planning permit required

For eligible sites and cabins up to 60m² gross floor area, many Victorian secondary dwellings can proceed without a planning permit. Building permits, siting rules and overlays still need checking.

Up to 60m² gross floor area

For eligible secondary dwelling projects, cabins up to 60m² gross floor area may qualify for planning-permit relief in most residential and rural zones.

Planning-permit relief may apply

Depending on your zoning and overlays, many Victorian sites qualify. We help identify this early.

Building permit still required

All secondary dwellings must meet Australian building regulations regardless of size. A registered building surveyor must sign off.

Open decking not counted

Your deck or verandah doesn't contribute to the 60m² floor area calculation.

We help identify suitable models early

Tell us your suburb and goals — we'll flag whether the secondary dwelling pathway is likely to apply and recommend suitable models.

Heritage or character overlay?

A maximum height of 5m applies to remain permit-free in overlay areas. Check with your local council.

Based on Victorian Amendment VC253 to the Victoria Planning Provisions. Requirements vary by local council overlay. Always confirm eligibility with your council or building surveyor before committing.

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Our Range

Popular cabins for Victoria

A curated starting point based on the most common buyer goals: home office, guest accommodation and secondary dwelling use.

Visteca cabin Two-Bedroom Secondary Dwelling

Visteca

60m² Two-Bedroom · 8.6 × 9.2m

From $102,500 kit / $218,000 turnkey

The Visteca 2-bedroom design offers modern, sleek-style living with an abundance of windows. Bedrooms separated by a generously sized bathroom for privacy, with a spacious and versatile front veranda.

🛏 2 Bed 🚿 1 Bath 🌲 80mm LGL
Norsken 76m² One-Bedroom timber cabin One-Bedroom Secondary Dwelling

Norsken

50m² + mezzanine loft One-Bedroom · 12.6 × 6.0m

From $104,500 kit / $231,000 turnkey

A generous full-size one-bedroom retreat with open-plan living, a full kitchen, and a spacious deck. Ideal for secondary dwellings, extended stays, or premium garden suites.

1 Bedroom1 BathroomNordic Spruce
Fjordine 56m² One-Bedroom timber cabin One-Bedroom Secondary Dwelling

Fjordine

43m² One-Bedroom · 9.5 × 6.0m

A refined one-bedroom cabin with a covered veranda and bright open-plan interior. Perfect as a granny flat or secondary dwelling within Victoria's 60m² threshold.

1 Bedroom1 BathroomNordic Spruce
Mistica 55m² One-Bedroom timber cabin One-Bedroom Secondary Dwelling

Mistica

45m² One-Bedroom · 9.5 × 5.8m

From $80,500 kit / $192,000 turnkey

A sleek flat-roof one-bedroom cabin with clean contemporary lines. Designed for maximum usable floor space within the 60m² secondary dwelling limit.

1 Bedroom1 BathroomNordic Spruce
Greenfjord 48m² One-Bedroom timber cabin One-Bedroom Secondary Dwelling

Greenfjord

48m² One-Bedroom · 8.0 × 6.0m

From $83,500 kit / $193,000 turnkey

A compact but complete one-bedroom cabin with a classic gable roof and Nordic aesthetic. Great value for granny flats, teenage retreats, or rental income.

1 Bedroom1 BathroomNordic Spruce
Sprucescape cabin exterior One-Bedroom Secondary Dwelling

Sprucescape

30m² One-Bedroom · 8.3 × 3.9m

From $65,900 kit / $121,000 turnkey

A one-bedroom layout with panoramic windows and French doors on the long elevation. 80mm LGL glulam construction.

80mm LGL Glulam
3 days To lock-up
Panoramic Windows
Ecovista cabin render One-Bedroom Secondary Dwelling

Ecovista

30m² One-Bedroom · 5.6 × 5.6m

From $62,500 kit / $119,600 turnkey

A one-bedroom cabin with soaring ceilings and a covered front deck. 80mm LGL glulam with panoramic glazing.

80mm LGL Glulam
3 days To lock-up
Covered Deck
Sprucera cabin One-Bedroom Secondary Dwelling

Sprucera

20m² One-Bedroom · 5.4 × 3.8m

From $44,900 kit / $113,300 turnkey

A one-bedroom cabin with a separate room, high ceilings, and panoramic French doors. 80mm LGL glulam construction.

80mm LGL Glulam
2 days To lock-up
French Doors
Breaze cabin render Studio Secondary Dwelling

Breaze

18m² Studio · 5.5 × 3.5m

A larger single room with full-length double-glazed windows and exposed timber beams. 45mm mass timber construction.

45mm Mass timber
2 days To lock-up
Exposed Beams
Foresta cabin render Studio Secondary Dwelling

Foresta

18m² Studio · 4.8 × 3.8m

From $24,000 kit / $53,000 turnkey

A mid-sized studio with generous proportions. 45mm mass timber walls with high ceiling and panoramic glazing.

45mm Mass timber
2 days To lock-up
High Ceiling
Foss cabin interior Studio Secondary Dwelling

Foss

10m² Studio · 3.8 × 2.8m

A timber studio with panoramic windows and wide-opening front doors. 45mm mass timber walls with cathedral ceiling.

45mm Mass timber
2 days To lock-up
Cathedral Ceiling
Bjorn cabin render Studio Secondary Dwelling

Bjorn

10m² Studio · 3.5 × 2.85m

From $19,900 kit / $41,000 turnkey

A compact timber studio with a full wall of sliding glass doors. 93mm insulated panels for superior thermal performance.

93mm Insulated panels
2 days To lock-up
Double-glazed Windows
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Delivery

Choose the delivery pathway that suits your budget and level of involvement

Every Scandi cabin starts with the same design quality. The difference is how far you want us to take the build.

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Structural Kit

For owner-builders or local builders who want the core cabin package supplied ready for assembly.

  • Engineering documentation
  • Structural wall kit
  • Assembly drawings
  • Delivered to site
  • ✓ Walls
  • ✓ Rafters
  • ✓ Windows
  • ✓ Door
  • ✓ Ceiling lining boards
  • ✓ Delivery to site
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Lock-Up

A faster route to a weather-tight shell with the major structural work completed.

  • Structural shell erected
  • External cladding complete
  • Windows and doors installed
  • Weather-tight structure
  • ✓ Walls
  • ✓ Rafters
  • ✓ Windows
  • ✓ Door
  • ✓ Ceiling lining boards
  • ✓ Delivery to site
  • ✓ Stump holes
  • ✓ Stumps
  • ✓ Timber
  • ✓ Sub floor
  • ✓ Chipboard flooring
  • ✓ Ceiling insulation
  • ✓ Metal roofing and flashings
  • ✓ Labour to install
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Turnkey

A completed cabin ready for use, suited to buyers who want a simpler delivery process.

  • Project coordination
  • Documentation and engineering
  • Production and delivery
  • Full installation and internal finishes
  • ✓ Walls
  • ✓ Rafters
  • ✓ Windows
  • ✓ Door
  • ✓ Ceiling lining boards
  • ✓ Delivery to site
  • ✓ Stump holes
  • ✓ Stumps
  • ✓ Timber
  • ✓ Sub floor
  • ✓ Chipboard flooring
  • ✓ Ceiling insulation
  • ✓ Metal roofing and flashings
  • ✓ Plumbing and electrical
  • ✓ Internal finishes: bathroom, kitchen, flooring, painting, A/C

Excludes site preparation, demolition, authority fees and mains service connection unless stated in your quote.

Project Investment

Indicative pricing for standard metro Victoria sites

These guide prices help you understand budget fit early. Final pricing depends on model, delivery pathway, site access, foundations and service connections.

Backyard Studios

10–18m²

~$41k–$54k

turnkey

Backyard Cabins

20–30m²

~$113k–$121k

turnkey

One-Bedroom Granny Flats

43–50m²

~$189k–$231k

turnkey

Two-Bedroom Cabins & Secondary Dwellings

59–81m²

~$219k–$293k

turnkey

Model Size Structural Kit Lock-Up Turnkey
Nordica 81m² $145,100 $223,000 $293,000
Forestmist 60m² $119,000 $189,800 $251,900
Skystera 60m² $114,500 $181,300 $242,900
Visteca 60m² $102,500 $159,900 $218,000
Borealis 59m² $106,600 $171,800 $230,900
Norsken 50m² $104,500 $157,500 $231,000
Greenfjord 48m² $83,500 $131,300 $193,000
Mistica 45m² $80,500 $126,500 $192,000
Fjordine 43m² $88,900 $134,700 $189,000
Ecovista 30m² $62,500 $95,520 $119,600
Sprucescape 30m² $65,900 $97,920 $121,000
Sprucera 20m² $44,900 $68,300 $113,300
Breaze 18m² $26,900 $46,150 $53,900
Foresta 18m² $24,000 $43,550 $53,000
Foss 10m² $19,500 $31,200 $42,000
Bjorn 10m² $19,900 $34,500 $41,000

All prices inc GST. Standard metro VIC site. Prices are indicative — inclusions, site conditions, and delivery location will affect final pricing. Kitchen appliances not included. Request pricing and site advice for your project.

How It Works

From enquiry to handover

A clear, structured process that removes uncertainty at every stage.

01

Consultation

Share your requirements and site details. We'll discuss your vision, recommend models, and provide an initial investment range.

Within 24 hours
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Site Assessment

We assess access, foundations, services, and any council requirements specific to your property and location.

1–2 weeks
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Engineering & Production

Your cabin is engineered to Australian standards, produced from FSC-certified Nordic Spruce, and prepared for delivery.

6–10 weeks
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Build & Handover

Our construction partner A40 Group builds on-site in 2–3 days to lock-up. Turnkey projects include full internal completion.

2–3 days lock-up

Is This Right For You?

Is Scandi Cabins Victoria right for you?

A good fit if you:

  • ✓ Want extra living space in your backyard without a full extension
  • ✓ Value design, natural light and quality finishes
  • ✓ Are budgeting for a serious project, not the cheapest prefab room
  • ✓ Want a clearer path to a home office, guest stay or secondary dwelling

Probably not the right fit if you:

  • ✗ Are looking for the lowest-cost shed or shell only
  • ✗ Need a large replacement home rather than a compact backyard building
  • ✗ Want an instant fixed quote without considering access, permits or services
  • ✗ Are still at the very early inspiration stage with no budget range in mind

Completed Work

Victorian projects

Delivering quality cabin projects across Victoria since 2022, built by A40 Construction & Maintenance Group.

Mt Martha cabin
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Mt Martha

Breaze · 19m² · Turnkey

Poolside retreat with exposed beams, timber floors, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. Turnkey delivery including deck and landscaping integration.

Brighton Sprucescape interior
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Brighton

Sprucescape · 30m² · Turnkey

One-bedroom retreat with panoramic windows and French doors on the long elevation. Delivered turnkey on a suburban Melbourne site.

Dandenong Sprucescape interior
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Dandenong

Sprucescape · 30m² · Lock-Up

A one-bedroom cabin nestled in a leafy backyard. Lock-up delivery with owner-managed internal fit-out.

In Delivery

Inverloch

Custom Build · Coastal Victoria · In Delivery

A bespoke coastal project for the rugged Victorian coastline.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Victoria has a fast-track approval process for secondary dwellings that may allow construction without full council approval. Requirements vary by location — we can advise on what applies to your site during consultation.

Smaller studio cabins typically reach lock-up stage in 3–5 days on a prepared foundation. Larger one-bedroom cabins take 7–10 days. Additional time is required for internal fit-out depending on your chosen delivery pathway.

We service Melbourne metro, the Mornington Peninsula, and many regional Victorian locations. Delivery feasibility depends on access, distance, and project scope. Tell us your suburb and we'll confirm early.

Turnkey includes project coordination, engineering documentation, production, delivery, full installation, and internal finishes. It excludes site preparation, council fees, demolition, connection of services to mains, and any landscaping.

In most cases, yes — a building permit is required for a habitable structure in Victoria. However, the process is well-established and our team will guide you through it. Some smaller structures may qualify for exemptions under the Building Regulations 2018. We'll assess your site and advise on exactly what's required before you commit.

Yes. Our most popular granny-flat and secondary dwelling models are the Greenfjord (48m²), Mistica (45m²), Norsken (50m² + mezzanine loft) and Visteca (60m² two-bedroom). All sit within Victoria's 60m² secondary dwelling threshold where eligible. We help identify the right model for your site, suburb and intended use early in the process.

Ready to explore your options?

Begin Your Project

We'll help you find the right cabin for your property.

Get In Touch

Request pricing and site advice

Tell us about your property, suburb and intended use. We'll recommend suitable models, outline likely investment levels, and flag any obvious access or permit considerations.

What happens next?

Tell us about your property, suburb and intended use. We'll recommend suitable models, outline likely investment levels, and flag any obvious access or permit considerations.

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