Bonjour lecteurs! Do you need more space for your family? Are you currently looking at extending your home? Personnellement, I would love to have a conservatory as I feel it’s a beautiful feature. It brings so much light into a room, and there is nothing better than sitting there, soaking up all the sunshine. In the winter, add a blanket and a good glass of wine with your fav book, et voilà! You can also go for a green option. Let me show you how a garden annexe can increase your property value.
What Is An Annexe?
Have you done any major home improvements in your home over the last few years? An annexe can take time to build, but it’s a great investment. If you want to add value to your house, adding a garden annexe is parfait.
No wonder it is one of the top 3 garden design trends this year. Not only will it give you more living space for you and your family, but it can be l’excuse parfaite to spend more quality time together, whatever the weather.
There are many different types of annexes to choose from. You can add a smaller building or a new room and even a whole new level to your home. You can even build your own garden room.
Does It Add Value To My House?
It depends what project you go for, but the short answer is oui. A garden annexe can increase your property value by between 20 and 30 percent.
So what are you waiting for? If it’s been on your mind for quite a while and you genuinely need more space in your home, it might be a great alternative to moving house altogether. It will also be cheaper overall!
The added value very much depends on the size and construction of you garden annexe. Ultimately, it is better if you build it so that it’s suitable for all year-round living and its’ connected to all utilities.
But even a more basic option can attract more buyers when you sell your home. Or you can even add it for another family member to live with you. It’s une bonne idée for parents and grandparents par exemple.
Planning Permission
You might not need a planning permission either when you build a garden annexe. If you’re just planning to use it as extra space, you don’t.
However, if you’re planning on renting out your annexe or moving family members there, you would need to apply for planning permission as it becomes a living space.
If it’s purely for recreational use; it’s called ‘incidental building’ and it should be covered by your existing planning rights. If you are unsure, check with your architect or builder if your plans falls under this.
Lastly, if you are planning to rent it out, you will need to renegotiate your home insurance, especially if done through platforms like Airbnb. It will be statutory to list your property anyway.
Now, the only question that remains is… what style will you go for? Will you opt for a minimalist style or will your follow the grandma core style? We stayed at Kent Downs Cottage before, and the garden annexe was super comfy with its vintage vibes.
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