Cottage Playhouse
A small house rather than a large toy, which is why it outlives the childhood.
- Starting at
- $3,200
- Sizes
- 6'x8' to 8'x12'
- Build time
- 3–5 weeks
Prices shown are indicative starting prices for a standard build. Your written quote is the price that counts.
- Built to the same standard as our sheds, at child scale
- Covered porch with a turned-spindle rail
- Windows that open, with safety glazing
- Becomes a garden store when they outgrow it
We build playhouses the way we build everything else, which makes them more expensive than the plastic ones and considerably longer-lived. Real framing, a shingled roof with a warranty, and every edge a child might catch a hand on sanded round.
The porch is worth having. It is where they actually sit.
Build yours
Put it together and see what it comes to
Pick the size and the finish. The figure updates as you go — it is an estimate for the standard build, and your written quote is what counts.
Features & options
What comes as standard, and what you can add
Everything below is priced when we quote you, so there are no surprises at the end.
Structure
- 2x4 framing at 16-inch centres
- Treated floor frame on runners
- 3/4-inch tongue-and-groove decking
Porch
- 4-foot covered porch with turned spindle rail
- Decked in treated timber
Windows & doors
- Two opening windows with acrylic safety glazing
- Round window in the gable
- Child-height door with a soft-close hinge
Roof
- Architectural shingles, 30-year warranty
Finish
- Sanded, eased edges everywhere a hand goes
Inside
- Loft with a ladder and a guard rail
- Built-in table and benches
- Shelving and a play kitchen counter
Outside
- Flower boxes
- Slide from the porch
- Dutch front door
- Paint in any of our sixteen colours
Paint colours
- Almond
- Navajo White
- Light Grey
- Dark Grey
- Charcoal
- Black
- Barn Red
- Clay
- Buckskin
- Timber Bark
- Burnished Slate
- Heather Moss
- Forest Green
- Hunter Green
- Colonial Blue
- White
Stain finishes
- Butternut
- Cedar
- Red Cedar
- Chestnut
- Pioneer Brown
- Driftwood
- Nature Walk
- Ebony
Roof shingle colours
- Weathered Wood
- Charcoal
- Barkwood
- Slate
- Hickory
- Pewter Grey
- Hunter Green
- Patriot Red
Screens render colour differently from real life. Come and see the physical swatches before you decide — we keep a full board at every lot.
Sizes and prices
Pick the footprint that fits your spot
Prices are for the standard build. Upgrades, delivery beyond our free radius and site work are quoted separately.
| Size | Floor area | Good for | From | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6' x 8' | 48 sq ft | One or two children | $3,200 | Quote this size |
| 8' x 8' | 64 sq ft | Two or three children | $3,850 | Quote this size |
| 8' x 10' | 80 sq ft | Room for a table | $4,400 | Quote this size |
| 8' x 12' | 96 sq ft | Loft and floor space | $5,100 | Quote this size |
Prices shown are indicative starting prices for a standard build. Your written quote is the price that counts.
Pricing & financing
What you pay, and when
Paying for a custom order
- A deposit books your build slot
- The balance is due when we set it on your site, not before
- Card, cheque or bank transfer — whatever is easiest
Delivery and setting
- Delivery is quoted with the building, so you see the figure before you sign
- Levelling on blocks and anchoring are included in the price
- The truck needs a clear route — twelve feet wide and reasonably level
Rent-to-own
No credit check. Sign, pay the first month plus delivery, and the building goes in this week. Pay it off early at any point and we knock the remaining rent charge off.
Get a price for your Cottage Playhouse
Tell us roughly what you want and where it is going. We will send a written price, usually within a few hours.