granny annexe
Relative's garden dwelling
A granny annexe is a small self-contained living space attached to or located on the grounds of a larger family home, typically designed to house an elderly relative.
Common in British English, the term reflects the arrangement's original purpose of keeping aging parents close while maintaining some independence.
Also called a granny flat or in-law suite, these units typically include basic amenities like a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette.
They converted the garage into a granny annexe for his mother.
- guesthouseLodging for visitors
- in-law suiteSecondary dwelling for relatives
- mother-in-law apartmentSecondary residence on property
- homeOne's personal residence
- tiny houseMinimalist compact residence
building codes · caregiving · prefab housing · spare room · living quarters · garden apartment · back garden · studio apartment · independence · bungalow · planning permission · property value · utility costs · extended family · multigenerational living · privacy · elderly parent · wheelchair ramp
granny annexemain house
Estate's principal residence
primary residence · family home · manor house · main building · big house
granny annexenursing home
Long-term eldercare residence
care home · assisted living facility · multigenerational home · institutional care
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