The word luxury gets used loosely in the building industry. It appears on websites next to renders of basic structures and on brochures for builds that would not clear most homeowners’ expectations of a standard finish.

This guide is different. It is a direct, specific account of what Innovista’s Luxe G-Flat™ actually includes, why those inclusions matter in daily use and who this build level is genuinely right for.

If you are researching luxury granny flats Melbourne has available in 2026, here is the honest picture.

What the Luxe G-Flat™ Includes as Standard

The Luxe G-Flat™ is Innovista’s highest specification package and its best-selling product. Every Luxe build across all five floor plans includes the following as standard.

3 metre ceiling height throughout. This is the feature that defines the Luxe experience more than any other. At 2.7 metres a compact space feels fine. At 3 metres it feels genuinely generous. The additional 300mm changes the visual proportion of every room and creates a sense of openness that photographs cannot fully capture until you are standing inside.

40mm stone benchtops with a curved kitchen island. The island adds preparation space, integrated storage and powerpoints and creates a social zone between the kitchen and living area. The curved profile softens the geometry of a compact open-plan space in a way a standard straight bench does not.

Bosch appliances throughout. Oven, cooktop, dishwasher and a silent offboard rangehood motor. A rangehood with a silent offboard motor in a compact open-plan space is a genuinely different daily experience to a standard integrated rangehood.

Skylights in both the kitchen and bathroom. Natural light through a kitchen skylight changes how the space feels at every time of day. In the bathroom it brings light into the most private space in the dwelling without compromising privacy.

Frameless walk-in shower. The frameless enclosure removes the most visually heavy element of a standard bathroom. In a compact bathroom the difference is significant and photographs clearly.

Underfloor heating in the bathroom. Melbourne winters make this a comfort inclusion rather than an extravagance. For older occupants in particular, a warm floor in the bathroom is a genuine daily quality-of-life feature and one of the inclusions most often mentioned by Luxe G-Flat™ owners after handover.

Floor to ceiling tiles with a wall-to-wall shelf. The tiling specification in the Luxe bathroom runs from floor to ceiling with a built-in wall shelf. This detail reads as custom rather than standard and presents well at inspection.

Multi-head split system to the living area and both bedrooms. Lower packages include a reverse cycle split system to the living area only. The Luxe upgrades this so every room in the secondary dwelling is independently heated and cooled.

Extended front and side decking up to 40sqm. For a compact dwelling, outdoor living space multiplies the effective living area considerably. The Luxe includes significantly more decking than any other package in the range.

You can see full images and the complete inclusions comparison for all four finish levels on our G-Flat™ page.

Who Is the Luxe G-Flat™ Built For

A permanent home for ageing parents. If your parents will live in the secondary dwelling long term, the daily quality-of-life features in the Luxe make a genuine difference. The Lana 2 G-Flat™ in Luxe finish is the most common configuration for this use case, combining two bathrooms with the full Luxe specification. Our guide to building a granny flat for parents Melbourne covers the specific design decisions that matter.

A premium rental property. In Melbourne’s tighter rental suburbs, a Luxe G-Flat™ attracts professional tenants and commands higher rents than a standard secondary dwelling. The 3 metre ceilings and curved island feature differentiate the listing clearly. Our guide to granny flat rentals Melbourne covers what this segment of the rental market expects.

A secondary dwelling that adds measurable value to a quality property. For homeowners in Melbourne’s established inner and middle suburbs, the Luxe G-Flat™ contributes more convincingly to a property valuation than a budget build. Our guide to granny flat property valuation Melbourne covers how valuers assess this.

An owner-occupier downsize. Some Melbourne homeowners build a Luxe G-Flat™ with the intention of moving into it themselves and renting out the primary dwelling. At this specification level that trade feels genuinely comfortable rather than like a compromise.

How Much Does the Luxe G-Flat™ Cost

The Luxe G-Flat™ typically starts at approximately $265,000 on a standard site within Innovista’s standard Melbourne service area. This is a fixed-price, turnkey figure that includes the building permit, all reports, connection of services up to 10 metres, the complete build to handover and the 10-year structural warranty plus 6-month maintenance guarantee.

Site-specific factors including slope, soil conditions, access constraints and service connections beyond 10 metres may affect the final price. These are confirmed at the site assessment stage before you commit to anything. Our full granny flat cost Melbourne 2026 guide covers every cost factor in detail.

All prices are indicative only and may vary based on site conditions, design selections and council requirements. Always request a current written quote.

Which Floor Plans Are Available in Luxe Finish

Every one of Innovista’s five G-Flat™ floor plans is available in the Luxe finish.

The Stella G-Flat™ in Luxe suits corner blocks where the L-shape layout wraps the corner while the Luxe specification makes the interior feel spacious despite the compact footprint.

The Aurora G-Flat™ in Luxe suits narrow and side-access blocks. The 3 metre ceilings make a particular difference in the Aurora because the extra height compensates for the slimmer floor plan width.

The Lana G-Flat™ in Luxe is the most popular standard suburban block choice. The curved kitchen island sits particularly well in the Lana’s open-plan kitchen and living configuration.

The Lana 2 G-Flat™ in Luxe is the most specified configuration in the Innovista range. Both bathrooms receive the full Luxe specification including underfloor heating, floor-to-ceiling tiles and the frameless shower.

The Sirius G-Flat™ in Luxe suits wider blocks. The 4 by 3 metre bedrooms in the Sirius combined with 3 metre ceilings produce genuinely spacious rooms by any standard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Luxe G-Flat™ worth the extra cost over the Signature?
For homeowners who will live in the secondary dwelling themselves, or who are building for parents who will use it as a permanent home, the daily quality-of-life difference is significant. The 3 metre ceilings, underfloor heating and multi-head climate control are features you notice every day. For a pure rental build in a suburb where the rental premium is modest, the Signature may deliver better overall value.

Can I see a Luxe G-Flat™ before I commit?
Yes. Innovista has display homes in Melbourne where you can walk through a finished Luxe G-Flat™ before making any decision. Visit our display homes page for current availability and booking.

Is the dark scheme available on the Luxe G-Flat™?
Yes. The Luxe is available in both light and dark schemes. The dark Luxe is one of Innovista’s most photographed builds and suits contemporary monochrome primary dwellings particularly well.

Does the Luxe G-Flat™ cost more to run than other packages?
The multi-head split system and underfloor heating do use more energy than a single split system. However, the additional Low-E coated thermally broken glazing and extra insulation in the Luxe package offset much of this by reducing heat loss and gain through the building envelope.

The Next Step

Innovista offers a free site assessment where our team visits your property, discusses your goals and recommends the G-Flat™ floor plan and finish level that makes the most sense for your situation. If the Luxe is the right fit we will confirm that. If a different package delivers better value for your goals we will tell you that too.

Book your free site assessment here or contact us to start the conversation.