Garden Annex vs Care Home: Is a Garden Annex the Right Choice?
Whether a garden annex or a care home is the right choice depends on the level of care a relative needs, not just the cost. Financially, an annex is typically a one-time investment from £60,000 inc VAT, compared with ongoing care home fees of £45,000-£80,000 or more per year. For families where a relative has a degree of independence and wants to stay close to home, an annex can offer genuine value, both financially and in day-to-day family life. Where full-time professional medical care is needed, a care home remains the right setting. This guide looks at both sides honestly, so you can weigh up what matters most for your own family.
What’s Included in a Garden Annex? Specification, Fixtures and Finish Explained
A garden annex from us includes ground screw foundations, a full kitchen and bathroom fitted as standard, and a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee. Annexes start from £60,000 inc VAT, and every project is bespoke, designed around the individual plot, family and intended use, but these core elements are included from the outset rather than offered as upgrades.
How Much Does a Garden Annex Cost in Sussex?
The cost of a garden annex in Sussex typically starts from £60,000 inc VAT, rising past £110,000 depending on size, specification and site conditions. The final figure depends on factors including the size of the annex, the internal specification, and what a particular garden needs in terms of groundworks and access. We provide a confirmed, itemised quote following a site visit, so homeowners know exactly what they are paying for before making any commitment.
Can a Garden Annex Be Designed for Wheelchair Access?
We design wheelchair accessible garden annexes from the outset, with 850mm doors, wet rooms and step-free access as standard. Here’s how we approach accessible design across Sussex and the South East.
How Do You Connect Electricity, Water and Drainage to a Garden Annex?
Wondering how electricity, water and drainage connect to a garden annex? We manage all utility connections as part of the build – no separate accounts, no extra contractors, no surprises.
What Groundworks and Foundations Are Involved in Building a Garden Annex?
What Groundworks and Foundations Are Involved in Building a Garden Annex? What groundworks are needed for a garden annex? Foundations, drainage connections and utility service routes. At Sussex Garden Rooms, we use ground screw foundations as standard, avoiding large concrete slabs and minimising disruption to the garden. How disruptive is building a garden annex? Less […]
What Is a Certificate of Lawful Development and Why Does It Matter for Your Garden Annex?
A Certificate of Lawful Development is formal written confirmation from your council that your garden annex is lawful. Here is why Sussex Garden Rooms applies for one as standard on every eligible project.
How Close to a Boundary Can a Garden Annex Be in Sussex?
Worried your garden might not work for an annex? Here is what councils in Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire actually look at, and why most plots are more suitable than homeowners assume.
Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Annexe in Sussex?
Thinking about a garden annex in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or Hampshire? Here is what you need to know about planning permission and how Sussex Garden Rooms manages the process end to end.