If you are contemplating moving a relative into your home then a timber framed Granny Annex is a popular choice for many families, representing an ideal and environmentally friendly answer that can be individually tailored to your own particular requirements. Far from the Granny Annexes of old, lodges exemplify the best of living independently, yet in the heart of the family.
Warm and welcoming, the timber clad walls are over 200 mm thick, with the whole building being fully insulated including high quality double glazed windows and doors throughout. The Annex can be constructed either 20' or 16' wide offering a one, two, three or four bedroom choice. All of our timber clad lodges come fully fitted with mains electrical wiring, plumbing, heating and are complete with luxury kitchen and bathroom.
Transportable timber clad mobile homes are exempt from VAT, so long as they are used as your main home, only loose fittings will incur the tax. In addition, exemption of council tax can be applied for if they meet the following criteria:
The dwelling lies in the area of ground of another dwelling house and is occupied by a person who is related to the person living in that main dwelling house
The occupant is severely mentally impaired
The occupant is substantially and permanently disabled.
Wessex’s timber clad homes can be individually tailored to your requirements including special needs adaptations to bathrooms and kitchens if required.
With all that extra space provided by an Annex, even more options are available to you. Perhaps you work from home and require additional office space or would like to have somewhere for guests can stay in comfort. There are many reasons why a timber clad granny annex within your own grounds is a sensible solution to a housing need.
