I have about 14 acres of land with nothing on it, there's only about 1/2 an acre that is cleared and flat, the rest is mountainside and would take some grading to get flat. I want to have a simple retreat to use for myself on weekends as a "getaway" or to rent to people for similar purposes (i.e. nothing too fancy, this land is out in the sticks of western NC mountains) but I don't have the money right now to build anything- estimates for even a small cabin are around $65,000 and my budget is more like under $15,000 right now. Does anyone have any good ideas for something simple I can put on it or a way to get something built more cheaply than a company would do? I don't want to put anything on it that would decrease the land value. Thnx for any ideas!
2007-08-24 15:14:21 · 4 answers · asked by quince 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Two things that come to mind for me are a geodesic dome shelter or a yurt (see URL's below). A 24' dia. yurt is only about $7500 US., a 26' dome shell kit is slightly more. Smaller versions are also available.
2007-08-24 15:31:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
we are looking into something similar for our property down here. There are so many options. We were looking into Log Homes/cottages which are available in all different sizes and price ranges. During this researches we found Octagon homes. They look a kind of interesting as well and are price wise cheaper. Since you are not planing to live there, just use it as a retreat, that might be an option for you as well. Below two sites i found but i am sure there are others, may be even better ones.
http://www.raisearoof.com/the-octagon-cedar-gazebo.php
http://www.mandalahomes.net/mandala/display.cgi?type=cat&cid=4
But there are also some very nice Log Homes, you can have in any sizes and almost any price range.
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2007-08-24 16:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by Monika Wilson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a highly skilled master carpenter. 25 years experience. I would love the chance to build a small cabin in a rustic area. my life will be changing soon. need to sell family home and get away for awhile. Need minimal funding, good food and a new adventure. would love the chance to continue teaching others how to build. feel free to contact me.
2007-08-26 18:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's always a mobile home or travel trailer.
One thing to consider is water, septic, and electricity. It could very well cost more than $15K just for those.
2007-08-24 16:35:54 · answer #4 · answered by bdancer222 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋