Properties with an annexe are a popular choice among buyers looking for somewhere with long-term flexibility.
The idea of having grandparents close by, for example, is an increasingly attractive option for many families; equally, an annexe allows young adults saving to get themselves on the housing ladder to continue to live at home with a degree of independence.
A separate space also offers opportunities for a self-contained home office, leisure use or short term holiday lets (subject to necessary planning approvals).
When looking to buy it’s important to consider the council tax implications, as an annexe with a fully functioning kitchen may well be subject to an additional charge.
When selling, the description of the property must match the planning consent. If the permission granted for the annexe is for use as an office, for example, it cannot be listed as an extra bedroom.
Whatever it’s used for, the extra room provided by an annexe ensures versatile space that can be adapted to meet buyers’ changing needs. Here are six of the best examples currently on the market.
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