ᐅ Single-Family Home Construction: Planning a Granny Flat / Accessory Dwelling Unit for Future Family Expansion?
Created on: 29 Aug 2021 16:35
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I have a general question in the hope that you either completely dismantle the idea or that it might be workable. It’s more of a rough idea than a concrete plan:
We (a couple planning to have children but currently without any) would like to build a single-family house on a relatively large plot of land (1000sqm (10,764 sq ft)). Since we plan to have two children in the future, we would like to design two children's bedrooms accordingly. A home office and possibly a guest room would also be nice to have. A friend who is an architect suggested incorporating a separate apartment within the single-family house.
So we came up with the idea to possibly plan the house with the master bedroom, bathroom, home office, and guest room on the first floor, and to place a separate apartment in the basement with two rooms, a small kitchen, and a bathroom, which could also be rented out. If there is a later need for two children's bedrooms, the separate apartment could be used as the home office and guest room, and the freed-up rooms on the first floor could be used as children’s bedrooms. In the more distant future, the separate apartment could potentially be used again as a separate living unit for teenage/adult children or as an accessible living space for aging occupants.
This way, there would be no unused rooms in the new build, no risk of the house being too small in the long term, and as a side benefit, there might be additional subsidies and, of course, rental income.
Completely crazy idea or possibly reasonable?
We (a couple planning to have children but currently without any) would like to build a single-family house on a relatively large plot of land (1000sqm (10,764 sq ft)). Since we plan to have two children in the future, we would like to design two children's bedrooms accordingly. A home office and possibly a guest room would also be nice to have. A friend who is an architect suggested incorporating a separate apartment within the single-family house.
So we came up with the idea to possibly plan the house with the master bedroom, bathroom, home office, and guest room on the first floor, and to place a separate apartment in the basement with two rooms, a small kitchen, and a bathroom, which could also be rented out. If there is a later need for two children's bedrooms, the separate apartment could be used as the home office and guest room, and the freed-up rooms on the first floor could be used as children’s bedrooms. In the more distant future, the separate apartment could potentially be used again as a separate living unit for teenage/adult children or as an accessible living space for aging occupants.
This way, there would be no unused rooms in the new build, no risk of the house being too small in the long term, and as a side benefit, there might be additional subsidies and, of course, rental income.
Completely crazy idea or possibly reasonable?
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marvel-online29 Aug 2021 18:40Myrna_Loy schrieb:
A basement apartment with little natural light… just imagine who would want to rent that and ask yourself if you would want such a neighbor on your property?Valid point! You probably wouldn’t be able to charge much rent, that’s true. As an accessible apartment for your own parents (who could also use the other garden) it could be an option, depending on the circumstances.marvel-online schrieb:
Valid point! You probably wouldn’t be able to generate much rental income, that’s true. As an accessible apartment for your own parents (who could also share the other garden), it could be an option depending on the situation. Parents also like to have sunlight in their home and don’t want to spend their time in a dark cramped room :-)
What is the general rental potential? Since you will likely need the rooms yourselves at some point, this would suit temporary tenants better, such as students looking for affordable housing (would this be financially viable for you?) or commuters and similar? Does your location support this?
And yes, as someone already mentioned, “you have to really want this.” I have lived twice in a granny flat: 1) the landlord wanted a cash cow but not a housemate, and 2) I was part of the family, which was really great. You never know in advance how well you will get along and manage living together. How close would you be to each other in your situation?
And yes, as someone already mentioned, “you have to really want this.” I have lived twice in a granny flat: 1) the landlord wanted a cash cow but not a housemate, and 2) I was part of the family, which was really great. You never know in advance how well you will get along and manage living together. How close would you be to each other in your situation?
Vorlauf, maybe @hampshire can comment on this?
If I’m not mistaken, he has implemented something like this, but with two separate apartments rather than a connected unit.
I think the idea is cool, IF the budget allows. From a financial standpoint, it’s better not to consider this option if you’re asking about profitability.
If I’m not mistaken, he has implemented something like this, but with two separate apartments rather than a connected unit.
I think the idea is cool, IF the budget allows. From a financial standpoint, it’s better not to consider this option if you’re asking about profitability.
Hangman schrieb:
What exactly do you mean by souterrain? Are we talking about a sloped site with a basement living area?I think we are still talking about ...https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-efh-auf-grossem-Grundstück-mit-hanglage.41063/
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