We often talk about granny annexes in the garden, but they are equally appropriate for younger relatives looking for independence. At £1500 per sqm, this 8m x 5m self-contained annexe was a third of the cost of buying a similar size flat.
Granny Annexes
This archive of articles looks at granny annexe buildings by a selection of different companies. Each of these buildings has been deen designed to comply with the relevant Building Regulation and Planning rules and will be comfortable to live in all year round.
Linked accommodation for disabled relative
Building With Frames has created this 7.5m x 4m annexe with wet room, for a client who wanted to create a light and airy living space for a disabled relative. The annexe connects to the main house via a glazed linkway.
Compact en-suite garden bedroom
A striking rendered garden building by Annexe Spaces which has created a garden bedroom with en-suite facilities.
Spacious home in the garden works well for everyone
A look around a self-contained garden annexe by Executive Garden Rooms that we first explored two and a half years ago.
Granny annexe tour by Booths Garden Studios
Booths Garden Studios build modern, self-contained granny annexe buildings. They have created a series of videos showing you different aspects of their annexes, such as the kitchen & shower room.
New display building shows how a garden room can be made into a home
Warwick Buildings have added a new display building to their Warwickshire show site. The display building has been fully furnished and clearly shows how a garden room can become a home.
Self contained garden annexe
A one bedroom self-contained garden annexe by Executive Garden Rooms. The annexe features well-specified kitchen & shower room was built as a turnkey project.
Bespoke living annexe transforms life
Swift Garden Rooms tell us about the positive impact one of their granny annexe buildings is having on a families life.
One person granny annexe
Granny annexes don’t have to be big buildings to create a functional new home. This example sits on a modest footprint of 6m x 4m and has created the perfect one person home.
The Lady in the Lodge
Looking to build a self-contained lodge in your garden for a relative to live in? Well, listen to this clip from BBC Women’s Hour about one lady’s experience of living in a garden annexe.