Unique transportable home to be sold at low-cost
A tiny foldable house is set to sell for less than a quarter of the average Queensland home loan deposit, already attracting 48 bids in an ongoing auction.
The 35sqm portable house, popularly known as a donga, was listed for auction “brand new” by a company in Toowoomba.
The 19ft by 20ft modified transportable house has seen 48 bids cast, lifting the price to $13,000, with bids rising in $250 increments. Market prices for fully fitted out dongas generally sell for around $20,000, depending on the quality of the fittings required.
The owner of the literal ‘pick-up-and-go’ home has no reserve price set for the little container, meaning whenever the highest bid is made, the auction will close.
The unique foldable home has an ensuite with a basic shower, toilet, sink and mirror. It also has eight lockable windows, one door and is decked out with timber flooring.
There are hot and cold water inlets, two waste outlets, lighting, an exhaust fan vent, gas struts and winches for easy assembly. The container home has an efficiency star rating of 4, with water consumption at 4.5l full flush and 3.1l half flush.
“Units are plumbed for the shower but showerhead/mixer needs to be supplied and installed by buyer.”
The only issue with this unique little unit is it does not come wired, so the buyer has to arrange for an electrician to supply and install the wiring.
The home also has “adjustable feet for easy levelling” and can be folded up and ready to transport.
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