A pick of the best homes for multi-generational living

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A pick of the best homes for multi-generational living

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Having more than one generation living together under the same roof continues to be a growing trend.

But whilst older relatives moving in with family might not be a new phenomenon, adult children staying at home for longer, or moving back home with their parents after university, remains on the rise.

According to the most recent figures from the Office for National Statistics, a higher proportion of households defined themselves as ‘multi-generational’ in the last census compared to 10 years earlier.

There continues to be strong demand from buyers who are considering living with relatives to accommodate changing needs. 

For some, it provides a solution to a shortage in affordable housing and high rental costs, allowing younger members of the family to save for a new home, while for others it offers reassurance that elderly members of the family are close by. 

Those hoping to make the move typically look for somewhere with ancillary accommodation, such as a separate annexe, a converted loft or a self-contained floor. Separate entertainment areas – a second living room, say, or a converted barn – are also popular.

Featured below is a pick of our favourite properties currently on the market, large enough to house three, or even four, generations.

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