See inside the luxury granny annexe being sold for £49K on eBay – it’s fully insulated & fits at the end of a garden

WITH the growing trend of Brits exploring creative alternatives to traditional homeownership, getting on the property ladder may have just become a little easier. Research has shown that more people are moving away from the financial strain of living paycheque to paycheque under the weight of a mortgage.

And eBay is catering to those interested in these alternative homes by selling luxury granny annexes - offering a much cheaper option than buying a house. Currently, they are listing an annexe for £49k, which is fully insulated and designed to fit at the end of a standard-sized terraced house garden.

The pictures uploaded to the advertisement show a fully fitted-out annexe. The current price includes the building with all of the rooms, which consist of a double bedroom, a shower/toilet room, a kitchen area, and a living space. It also features an internal plasterboard and skin, as well as a Firestone EPDM rubber roof with a 25-year guarantee.

The eBay seller offers free local delivery for the home, which has external cladding made of 19mm Western Red Cedar with a hidden nail profile. Customers can also choose from four laminate wood flooring options: light grey, dark grey, medium brown, or natural oak.

Additionally, the annexe comes with 3.5m aluminium bifold doors. This isn’t the only granny annexe that they are selling. Currently available on the platform is a stylish two-bedroom granny annexe, perfectly suited for placement at the end of your garden.

Built to withstand the ever-changing British weather, the annexe is fully damp-proof and comes with double-glazed windows for added comfort and energy efficiency. Best of all, it’s competitively priced at just £750 per square metre. Described by the eBay seller as an ideal choice for those seeking a “luxury cabin, annexe, or mobile home,” this versatile structure offers a modern housing solution.

The kit is designed with energy efficiency in mind, helping to lower energy costs over time. Measuring 12 metres in length and 5 metres in width, with an internal ceiling height of approximately 2.3 to 2.4 metres, the annexe can be tailored to meet your individual requirements.

With thick insulation to reduce heat loss and a robust design to handle varying climates, the granny annexe is both practical and durable. Delivered prefabricated and ready for assembly, it streamlines the building process and even includes a matching floor for a polished finish.

Kingsley Smith Solicitors explains that if a granny annexe is considered an extension of your home and used for purposes deemed 'incidental' to the main property, it could fall under permitted development rights. In such cases, planning permission is often not required.

However, the structure must comply with regulations for outbuildings. Failure to meet these criteria may result in the need to seek formal planning approval. To find out more, go to Kingsley Smith Solicitors. The tiny house movement began in the USA before gaining popularity in the UK.

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