Keen for a bolthole for your children before they fly the nest? Or perhaps you’re after a space nearby where you can keep an eye on elderly relatives?
If you’re living with different generations, a home with an annexe could be just the ticket to keep everyone happy.
We’ve hunted high and low to find 10 very different properties with annexes for sale right now on Zoopla. Let's take a look.
1. Three/four-bed 16th century manor house for sale in Cockermouth: £800,000
Anyone would be able to put up with their extended family if it was in an exceptional 16th century manor house.
This home is steeped in character and history, with Tudor coats of arms above the door and eight acres of gardens with pleached limes, yew, Portuguese laurel and box hedging.
Located in a quiet corner of the Lake District National Park between Cockermouth and Bassenthwaite Lake, it offers glorious views of the Caldbeck Fells.
While not currently used as an annexe, there is a large barn to the side of the property which is currently used as a games room, a workshop and a garden room.
With water and electricity and at 978 sq metres, the barn would make an incredible place for grown-up children or older relations to live.
The topiary in the garden alone is enough of an incentive for multi-generations to sell up and pool resources.
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2. Four-bed house for sale in Sefton, Merseyside: £370,000
The pretty village of Lydiate in the Merseyside borough of Sefton is near beautiful countryside and stunning beaches.
This generous family home has plenty of space to enjoy as well as two potential homes for the grandparents or older children.
It has a garage attached to the side of the property with a shower and a room leading out to the garden.
Outside there’s loads of lawn, a patio, hot tub, pergola and even a hidden extra garden.
At the end of the garden there’s a detached two-storey building currently used as a gym and work space that could be an ideal annexe.
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3. Four-bed barn conversion for sale in Wrenbury, Cheshire: £950,000
This red brick barn conversion offers all the comfort of a new-build home but with extra history.
Currently in the final stages of completion, it blends ultra energy-efficiency with the beauty of the original building.
Set in the pretty village of Aston, the home is surrounded by rolling Cheshire countryside, not far from the market towns of Nantwich and Whitchurch.
It’s a huge space, with an open-plan layout and a separate guest suite that could easily be used as an annexe for long-term visitors.
Surrounded by lovely gardens, it also has a spacious driveway which could accommodate several vehicles.
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4. Five-bed detached house for sale in Didsbury, Manchester: £975,000
This double-fronted 1930s detached home once had a garage attached to it. At some point its clever owners converted the garage into a kitchen and living space with its own entrance.
The annexe is attached but also easily separate from the spacious living area inside the rest of the home. Perfect either for extended family or as a guest suite or AirBnB business.
Didsbury is a leafy and sought-after area, close to both central Manchester and Stockport, but with its own character and lots of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
This house is on a nice quiet cul-de-sac and just a short walk from Didsbury village and Fog Lane park – ideal for whatever stage (or stages) of family life you need.
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5. Three-bed detached house for sale in Worsley, Manchester: £550,000
This stylish new-build home is another fantastic option if you want to share your space with extended family but need the opportunity of separation from time to time.
The main house is nicely laid out and modern, with three large bedrooms and a substantial living area.
In the garden, there is a cute red brick building currently being used as an office but which could easily become a living space.
The annexe is fully insulated, with water and electricity, central heating. It even offers the potential of an additional storey, as the attic space could be converted (subject to planning).
Worsley has great schools and transport connections for anyone looking to commute into central Manchester and across the North West.
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6. Four-bed detached house for sale in Nantwich, Cheshire: £740,000
This former farmhouse is almost a century old and it sits among wonderfully mature trees and sweeping lawns.
A two-storey detached outbuilding is currently used as a garage with a games room above, but is ripe for conversion into an annexe.
Wybunbury is a pretty village to the south of Nantwich with pubs and a post office and easy connections by road to Cheshire with its fast rail links to London.
This house is particularly special because it is opposite The Moss nature reserve, a beautiful area for walking.
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7. Five-bed house for sale in Grassendale, Liverpool: £870,000
This is an almost 2,000 sq ft home with multiple reception areas offering possibilities for splitting it up to accommodate separate living spaces.
The main lounge has a log burner fire, and there’s an elegant dining room leading to a conservatory with garden views.
On the ground floor there’s a large office space leading to a utility room and toilet which could easily be converted into a kitchen and bathroom.
Upstairs, there’s a separate en-suite and master bedroom, while the remaining four bedrooms share a family bathroom.
Close to transport links to central Liverpool, the coast and Otterspool promenade are just five minutes’ away.
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8. Eight-bed detached house for sale in Hoole, Cheshire: £700,000
This former Bed & Breakfast could make a grand home for all the family.
With eight bedrooms and seven bathrooms spread across three floors, it would be easily carved up into totally separate or semi-separate dwellings.
On the ground floor there is a large adjoining extension which was used as private accommodation with bedrooms and lounge when the home was run as a B&B.
Hoole is a pretty suburb of Chester with lots of character, an independent high street and the sports and play facilities in Alexandra Park.
It’s an easy commute to central Chester, with its fast train line into London Euston.
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9. Six-bed detached house for sale in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire: £590,000
This is a five-bed double-fronted house with a self-contained one-bed annexe, complete with kitchen and bathroom, in the garden.
The gardens are stunning and offer views of the incredible surrounding countryside.
Although based in a rural village, the market town of Poulton-le-Fylde is just a couple of miles away, offering access to shops and secondary schools.
A spacious driveway provides ample off street parking and side access to the rear path to the annexe.
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10. Five-bed detached house for sale in Westhoughton, Bolton: £875,000
This is a huge home by anybody’s standards, with not only a separate annexe, but a carport that is being used as an office space and could easily be converted into another living area.
Set in the salubrious Dobb Brow in Westhoughton, the home isn’t overlooked and offers total privacy being surrounded by fantastic landscaped gardens.
It’s great for kids and older family members, with several outstanding local schools and access to four nearby railway stations for commuting.
The annexe in the grounds offers a self-contained one-bedroom living space. There is also a detached garage with an additional office/storage room located above.
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