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Seeing a Garden Annexe in Person: A Valuable Step in the Buying Journey

Seeing a Garden Annexe in Person: A Valuable Step in the Buying Journey

Published: 5 July 2025
Reading Time: 1 minute 40 seconds

While floorplans, photos, and videos can all help you picture what living in a garden annexe might be like, there’s nothing quite like stepping inside one. Spending time in a finished annexe helps you get a true feel for the space, understand the quality of the finishes, and start to imagine how your own version could take shape.

Explore Three Furnished Annexes

Garden Annexes make this easy by welcoming prospective buyers to their Suffolk show site, located just off the A14 near Bury St Edmunds. They have three show annexes on display — the XB745, the St George 545, and the Annexxa 430 — each a different size and layout, so you can compare proportions and see how their different ranges come together in real life.

The buildings are furnished and include examples of the internal finishes, kitchen and bathroom options, and smaller details such as window blinds, light switches, and internal doors — giving you the chance to appreciate the build quality and consider which features you'd like to include in your own annexe.

Garden Annexes had three annexes on display at their Suffolk show site

Appointments Available Seven Days a Week

Visits are by appointment, with slots available seven days a week, making it easy to find a time that suits you. Garden Annexes manufacture their buildings in the factory right next to the show site and use their own experienced team to install annexes across mainland UK — delivering a fully commissioned, move-in ready home.

Call 0800 368 9781 or complete the form on their website to arrange your visit.

Garden Annexes had three annexes on display at their Suffolk show site

A Valuable Step in the Buying Journey

Spending time in a living annexe is one of the most valuable steps you can take when planning your own. It helps bring the possibilities to life and gives you confidence in your choices. We highly recommend booking an appointment with Garden Annexes to explore their three show buildings and start shaping your own annexe journey.

Book Your Appointment

To book your appointment to view the annexes, chat with the Garden Annexes team on 0800 368 9781 or complete their booking form here.

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A self-contained annexe
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