One-bedroom granny annexe with well-equipped kitchen
Thirty-six square metres for a lady moving in beside her niece, built round an L-shaped kitchen larger than most annexes get — a keen cook need not give it up on moving.
This stylish garden annexe by Executive Garden Rooms features one of the largest kitchen areas we’ve seen, proving that a keen cook doesn’t need to give up their passion when downsizing.
This custom-designed annexe was created for a lady moving to her niece’s home, allowing her to be part of family life while maintaining her independence.
Executive Garden Rooms have extensive experience in designing self-contained living annexes. As bespoke designers, they work closely with each client to create a building tailored to their needs. Clients can choose from a wide range of materials, allowing them to achieve the look they desire.
At a glance
- Size: 8m x 4.5m, 36 sqm — a bedroom with an ensuite shower room, and an open-plan living room with the kitchen in it.
- The kitchen: L-shaped and among the largest we have seen in a granny annexe, with a single oven, induction hob, extractor fan and integrated fridge.
- Water: a 125-litre pressurised system in a utility cupboard beside the kitchen, so the main house drawing water does not affect the supply.
- Light: a glazed stable door by the kitchen, sliding doors onto the garden, and a large Velux worked by remote with rain sensors.
- Cladding: two walls in Western Red Cedar treated with UV oil, two in dark grey Cedral board.
- The site: it sloped, so a retaining wall went in as part of the groundworks.
From planning to final connections
Executive Garden Rooms offer a complete turnkey service, managing all aspects of the project from start to finish. This includes the initial design phase and handling the Planning Application required for living accommodation like this. They then oversee the entire build, including the groundwork for foundations, and trenching for plumbing, sewerage, and electrical connections. All work is signed off by Building Control, ensuring a fully compliant build.
8m x 4.5m one-bedroom annexe
At 8m x 4.5m, totalling 36 sqm, this is a generously sized granny annexe. The layout includes a bedroom with an ensuite shower room, and an open-plan living room with a well-equipped kitchen.
The L-shaped kitchen is one of the largest we’ve seen in a granny annexe. It is well specified, featuring a single oven, induction hob, extractor fan, and integrated fridge.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility cupboard that houses a 125-litre pressurised water system, ensuring the water supply in the annexe remains unaffected, even when the main house is using water.
Naturally light living space
As shown in the photos, the living space is wonderfully light and airy. A glazed stable door near the kitchen provides convenient access, while a large set of sliding doors on the front wall opens onto the garden.
The pièce de résistance is the large Velux window installed in the roof. This electronically controlled window comes with a remote control and rain sensors, automatically closing when it detects rain.
A mix of contemporary claddings
The exterior of the annexe is stylish, thanks in part to the mix of claddings. Two walls are clad in Western Red Cedar, which has been treated with UV oil to prevent it from weathering to silver. The other two walls are clad in dark grey Cedral board, a cement fibre board coloured during the manufacturing process that doesn’t require painting to maintain its colour.
Learn more about Executive Garden Rooms
To learn more about creating a self-contained living annexe, contact the Executive Garden Rooms team on 01202 874 766 or email info@executivegardenrooms.co.uk. You can also explore their website for more information about their buildings.
Executive Garden Rooms are based in Dorset and focus on projects in the South of England.
