Turnkey 2-bedroom garden annexe
A 12m x 5m annexe built for a relative with a debilitating illness — room for a medical bed, a second bedroom for a live-in carer, and wheelchair access designed in before it was needed.
There are times in life when you want to share your vision and then hand over the reins to professionals who can bring it to life. This was exactly the case for a family who commissioned Timeless Garden Rooms to create a self-contained two-bedroom annexe in their garden.
The clients of Timeless Garden Rooms needed to create a new home for a relative diagnosed with a debilitating illness. With many other responsibilities to manage, the family sought a company that could handle the entire project-from design and planning application to construction and final approval from Building Control. This type of fully managed service is known as a turnkey solution.
Kent-based Timeless Garden Rooms are a well-established name in the garden room industry, offering a complete turnkey service. In addition to building garden rooms and offices, they are highly experienced in creating self-contained garden homes. Over the years, we have featured several of their annexes, including a recent two-bedroom annexe designed for Airbnb guests.
At a glance
- Size: 12m wide by 5m deep — a main bedroom large enough for a specialised medical bed, a smaller second bedroom for a live-in carer, a kitchen and a shower room.
- The brief: somewhere homely rather than clinical that could hold the medical equipment needed for the relative’s care.
- Futureproofed: wheelchair accessible from the outset, with Timeless working alongside Building Control on access standards.
- The garden: French doors with sidelights, so the landscaping planned for after the build could be seen from inside all year.
- Planning and fit-out: a sizeable building for a residential garden and locally opposed — Timeless made the case to the Local Authority; data cabling, TV points and speakers were run through the annexe.
A garden annexe tailored to your family’s needs
Timeless Garden Rooms work closely with clients to understand their requirements, preferences, and desired layout, ensuring that the annexe is tailored to suit each family’s needs. Nick Collins, the founder of Timeless Garden Rooms, shared his thoughts with us:
It’s great working so closely with customers on projects like this. We gain a real understanding of why the building is needed, and in this case, we were able to make a significant difference to the family’s lifestyle and living arrangements.”
A specific design brief
The clients had a clear design brief for their annexe. They needed a comfortable, homely space that could accommodate the medical equipment required for their relative’s care, without feeling clinical.
The main bedroom had to be large enough to accommodate a specialised medical bed, while a smaller second bedroom was needed for a live-in carer. Although not immediately necessary, the annexe was also futureproofed to be wheelchair accessible, and Timeless Garden Rooms worked with Building Control to ensure all access met current regulations.
Maintaining a year-round connection with the garden was another key request. After the annexe was built, the garden would be landscaped, and the family wanted to enjoy views of it from within the annexe. To achieve this, Timeless Garden Rooms installed a set of French doors with sidelights, allowing for lovely views of the garden, even during winter when the doors remain closed.
Expert guidance through the planning process
Measuring 12 metres wide by 5 metres deep, this is a sizeable annexe for its garden and residential setting. Though the project faced some local opposition, the Timeless Garden Rooms team successfully demonstrated to the Local Authority the value this addition would bring to the property.
A light-filled home with a lovely connection to the garden
Externally, the annexe exudes traditional charm with its painted weatherboard cladding and Cedar shingle roof. Inside, the vaulted ceiling, made possible by the pitched roofline, creates a spacious and airy atmosphere.
As part of their turnkey service, Timeless Garden Rooms also handled the groundworks and plumbing connections needed for the kitchen and shower room.
Fully connected for modern living
To ensure the annexe would be a comfortable and functional home, the family wanted it to have reliable internet, TV access, and integrated music throughout the space.
Timeless Garden Rooms met these needs by installing extensive data cabling, TV points, and speakers, creating an ideal home entertainment setup for their client.
Learn more about Timeless Garden Rooms
Timeless Garden Rooms has a dedicated website for garden annexes: www.timelessgardenannexe.com. To find out more about creating a new home in your garden, contact the Timeless Garden Rooms team on 01843 821 851 or email sales.timelessgardenrooms@gmail.com.
