Oke Prefab Home:
The Ideal Minor Dwelling Modular Solution

Modern house with large glass sliding doors, outdoor patio with white outdoor furniture, potted plants, surrounded by grass and trees, mountains in the background, during dusk or dawn.

The Perfect Weekend Getaway or Minor Dwelling Investment

The Oke prefab home represents the perfect balance of compact efficiency and comfortable living. At just under 60sqm, this architectural minor dwelling modular home qualifies as a residential minor dwelling under most New Zealand council regulations, making it an excellent home and income addition to an existing property. Whether you're seeking a stylish bach for weekend escapes or a smart investment to generate rental returns, the Oke prefab home delivers exceptional quality and design intelligence in a compact footprint.

Oke Prefab Home Specifications: Thoughtfully Designed Dimensions

The thoughtfully designed Oke prefab home features:

  • Dimensions: 12m long x 4.5m wide

  • Floor area: 55sqm

  • Rooms: 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom / Kitchen / Living

  • Starting price: $218,000 + GST

This minor dwelling modular home maximises every square metre through intelligent spatial planning, creating a living experience that feels spacious and open despite its efficient footprint. The Oke prefab home's dimensions have been carefully calculated to balance transportability with comfortable living, ensuring your minor dwelling solution can be delivered to sites throughout New Zealand.

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Specifications / finishes

  • Arrangement of wooden planks in various shades of brown and beige on a white background.

    Exterior

    -Roofing industries Eurotray roofing
    -Half round gutters and steel downpipes
    -Modified pine or board and batten
    -Double glazed Low E aluminum joinery

  • Modern living room with white walls and large window overlooking trees, minimalist furniture, and artwork on the wall.

    Interior

    • Custom kitchens & cabinetry

    • Scissor trusses through our living areas

    • Engineered oak flooring

    • Carpet throughout the bedrooms

    • Gib plasterboard interior linings with level 4 paint finish

    • Pink batt insulation

  • Modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, black fixtures, white tiled walls, a large window, a white vanity with black faucet, a circular mirror with lighting, and gray towels on a black rack.

    Bathrooms

    • Elite bathroom fixtures.

    • Fully tiled floors and walls

    • Flush entry showers

    • Shower niche

    • Heater towel rail

  • A modern hanging pendant light with a clear glass globe and a visible light bulb inside, mounted on a black ceiling.

    Electrical

    Our Modules include a combination of dimmable downlights, pendants, feature LED strip lights and exterior sensor lighting

  • Modern living room with gray sectional sofa, pink armchair, white coffee table, wood-burning stove, floor lamp, and large sliding glass doors with green outdoor foliage.

    Add ons & options

    • Skylights

    • Freestanding fire

    • Gas fire

    • Exterior screening

    • Decks & landscaping

    • Alternative cladding/ roofing

    • Home automation

    • Solar

Premium Features and Finishes: Quality Without Compromise

Despite its compact dimensions, the Oke prefab home compromises nothing in terms of quality and comfort. Each minor dwelling modular home we create features premium specifications that rival or exceed those found in much larger traditional homes.

Contemporary Architecture Designed for Modern Living

The Oke prefab home embodies the essence of modern New Zealand architecture with its clean lines and thoughtful proportions. Unlike our compact Swansea modular studio, the Oke's more generous 55sqm footprint allows for architectural features that create a true sense of home rather than just a studio space. The distinctive mono-pitch roof design creates dramatic ceiling heights in the living areas, while the extended eave provides natural shade during summer months—a practical feature for New Zealand's climate. The carefully considered window placement maximises natural light while maintaining privacy, creating a minor dwelling modular home that feels spacious and connected to the outdoors.

Open-Plan Living Designed for Entertaining

The Oke prefab home's interior layout represents a significant upgrade from smaller models, featuring a true open-plan living arrangement that accommodates full-sized furniture and proper entertaining spaces. The kitchen includes a full-sized oven and cooktop rather than a kitchenette, with ample counter space for food preparation and casual dining. The living area comfortably fits a standard sofa and entertainment unit, while still maintaining excellent flow to the outdoor spaces. For those seeking a minor dwelling modular home that doesn't compromise on lifestyle, the Oke delivers a genuine living experience rather than just a place to sleep.

Private Bedroom Retreat with Storage Solutions

Unlike our Swansea modular studio, the Oke prefab home features a completely separate bedroom with a proper door for privacy—essential for couples or when hosting overnight guests. The bedroom accommodates a queen-sized bed with side tables and includes built-in wardrobe storage with customisable shelving options. The separation between living and sleeping areas creates distinct zones within your minor dwelling modular home, allowing for different activities without disturbance. For those working from home, this separation proves invaluable for maintaining work-life balance in a compact footprint.

Customise Your Oke Prefab Home: Tailored to Your Vision

While the Oke minor dwelling modular home comes beautifully appointed as standard, we offer numerous options to personalise your space:

  • Skylights to enhance natural light and create a more spacious feel

  • Freestanding or gas fire options for cosy warmth and ambiance during cooler months

  • Exterior screening for privacy and shade management, perfect for creating secluded outdoor spaces

  • Decks and landscaping to extend your living space outdoors, enhancing the indoor-outdoor connection

  • Alternative cladding and roofing materials to match your aesthetic preferences or existing structures

  • Home automation systems for convenient modern living

  • Solar power integration for energy efficiency to reduce ongoing costs

These customisation options allow you to tailor your Oke prefab home to perfectly suit your site, lifestyle, and personal preferences.

Versatile Applications: Beyond the Basic Minor Dwelling

The Oke prefab home's versatility extends well beyond basic accommodation needs:

  • Holiday Rental Investment: With tourism returning to New Zealand, the Oke's full amenities make it perfect for short-term rental platforms, potentially generating significantly higher returns than long-term tenancies

  • Work-From-Home Solution: The separate bedroom allows the living area to function as a professional home office space with client meeting capabilities, ideal for consultants and creative professionals

  • Multi-generational Living: Provides aging parents with independence while keeping them close for support—a growing need in New Zealand's housing market

  • Adult Children Accommodation: Offers university students or young adults saving for their first home a dignified living space with complete independence

  • Home Business Hub: The robust construction and full electrical specifications support small business operations like therapy practices, beauty services, or creative studios

These diverse applications make the Oke prefab home a flexible investment that can adapt to changing family needs or economic opportunities over time.

Council-Compliant Design: Streamlined Approval Process

The Oke prefab home has been specifically engineered to meet the minor dwelling requirements of most New Zealand councils, including:

  • Site Coverage Regulations: At 55sqm, the Oke typically falls within permitted minor dwelling size limitations while maximising available living space

  • Height-to-Boundary Ratios: The carefully calculated roof pitch and overall height ensure compliance with common setback requirements

  • Services Connections: Designed with simplified connection points for water, waste, and electrical services that integrate easily with existing infrastructure

  • Accessibility Considerations: Level entry options and bathroom design that can accommodate mobility needs with minimal modifications 

Our team includes specialists who can provide a free site planning meeting and feasibility assessment for landowners ensuring your modular home choice suits your circumstances.

Strategic Benefits of Choosing an Oke Prefab Home as Your Minor Dwelling

Selecting the Oke as your minor dwelling modular home offers significant advantages for different homeowner needs:

Income Generation Potential for Property Investors

As a qualifying minor dwelling under most council regulations, the Oke prefab home represents an excellent investment opportunity. With New Zealand's ongoing housing shortage, quality rental accommodation remains in high demand, potentially generating significant returns on your investment. For property investors seeking passive income, the premium design and finishes of the Oke attract quality tenants willing to pay premium rates for architectural excellence, with typical yields ranging from 5-8% depending on location.

Family Accommodation Solution for Multi-Generational Living

The Oke prefab home provides the perfect solution for accommodating extended family while maintaining privacy and independence. Whether housing adult children saving for their first home, providing a space for aging parents, or creating guest accommodation for frequent visitors, this minor dwelling offers comfortable, dignified living without compromising quality. For families seeking to keep generations close while respecting independence, the Oke creates the ideal balance of connection and separation.

Explore Our Complete Modular Home Range: Find Your Perfect Match

While the Oke prefab home represents an excellent minor dwelling solution, Module Made provides a comprehensive range of prefabricated architectural homes to suit various needs and preferences:

Frequently Asked Questions About the Oke Prefab Home

  • Most New Zealand councils permit minor dwellings of up to 60sqm on properties with an existing main dwelling, making the 55sqm Oke prefab home an ideal solution. Specific requirements vary by council, but typically include minimum site size, adequate services connections, and sufficient parking.

  • Yes, the Oke prefab home represents an excellent rental investment opportunity. With rental yields typically ranging from 5-8% depending on location, many clients achieve full return on investment within 10-15 years. For investors seeking quality returns, the architectural quality and premium finishes of the Oke attract quality tenants willing to pay premium rates, while the durable, low-maintenance construction minimises ongoing costs.

  • It is built in our Auckland factory, then transported to your site on a specialised truck. Our team manages all transportation logistics, including permits, route planning, and delivery scheduling. For homeowners concerned about site access, the 12m x 4.5m dimensions of the Oke have been specifically designed to optimise transportability while maximising living space, allowing delivery to most New Zealand sites with standard access.

  • It features superior insulation that exceeds New Zealand Building Code requirements, double-glazed Low E windows, and energy-efficient lighting and appliances. For environmentally conscious homeowners and those concerned about utility costs, these features typically result in energy consumption 30-40% lower than comparable traditionally-built dwellings. Optional solar power integration can further enhance efficiency, potentially reducing or eliminating power bills depending on usage patterns.

  • The complete process typically takes 4-5 months from contract signing to final handover. This includes approximately 4-6 weeks for design finalisation and consent processing, 12 weeks for manufacturing in our controlled facility, and 1-2 weeks for transportation, installation, and final connections. For homeowners with time-sensitive needs, this timeline is significantly faster than the 12-18 months typically required for traditional construction of comparable quality.

The Oke prefab home exemplifies Module Made's commitment to delivering architectural excellence in prefabricated form. As a perfectly sized minor dwelling modular home, it provides an accessible entry point to the world of modular living while maintaining the premium quality, design intelligence, and construction efficiency that defines our entire range. Whether used as a rental investment, family accommodation, or weekend retreat, the Oke demonstrates how thoughtful design can maximise functionality and comfort in a compact, council-compliant package.

Contact us today to discuss how the Oke prefab home can enhance your property and lifestyle as the perfect minor dwelling solution.

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