American Barn House NZ – One Bedroom 168sqm Habitable Shed House

Experienced Kitset Design and Build Services Across NZ

At Waikato Shed Company, we specialise in delivering high-quality American Barn Houses throughout New Zealand, with build services available from Taupo to North Auckland. Our American Barn design offers the perfect mix of character, functionality, and durability — ideal as a minor dwelling, bach, or rural home.

Below you’ll find pricing for the kitset and a lock-up stage build. All packages are tailored for New Zealand conditions and council requirements.

Kitset American Barn House Details

• Living Area: 48m²
• Shed Area: 120m²
• Total Floor Area: 168m²
• Roof Pitch: The Main Building has a Gable Roof Pitch of 22^o with the Right and Left lean to having a 11^o Roof Pitch.
• Cladding:
  • Roof – Colorsteel™ Dridex – Corrugate 0.4.
  • Walls – Colorsteel™ Maxam – Corrugate 0.4
• Joinery: NZ Made Double-Glazed – Low E Xcel
• Verandas: Lined with Colorsteel™
• Gutters: 175mm Box Gutter with 80mm Marley coloured downpipes
• Ceiling Height: Flat ceilings at 2.4m
• Wind Zone: High Wind Zone (45m/s)
• Framing: Axxis Steel Stud Framing for Habitable Area. NZ Steel Portal Frames for Garage Area
• Plans: Full construction plans for council consent
• Permit Support: Building permit preparation and submission (council fees excluded)
• Delivery: Kit delivered within 50km of major centres (subject to site access & terms)

Pricing*
Kitset Only From: $114,730 incl. GST, $683 /m²
Lock-Up Stage (Erected) From: From $225,255 incl. GST, $1,341 /m²

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Note Kitset and Build Do Not Include: Section, internal fit-out, appliances, curtains/blinds, septic field & water tanks, earthworks & metal driveway, concrete apron & path, council fees, soil, storm and waste water reports.

Disclaimer: All prices are indicative only and are based on current site-specific conditions, including wind and soil classifications, at the time of publication. Prices are subject to change without notice. For the most accurate and up-to-date pricing, please don’t hesitate to contact us.