A MOTHER has revealed that she built an annex above her garage for her 23-year-old son – and it’s even equipped with a stunning kitchen.
Not only this, but the tiny home also has a double bed and a bathroom.
Louise Berryman took to social media to show off the annex home, as she wrote: “Come for a tour of the annex I built above my garage for my 23-year-old son.”
People have described the home as “beautiful” and according to an estate agent, it could be rented out for close to £1,000 a month.
Louise gave viewers a close-up look inside the home, which has a grey front door and was built on top of the mother’s property.
Inside the home is a seating area, with a sofa and a large TV hung on the wall.
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The self-contained home also boats a glamorous kitchen with a hob and oven.
To top it all off, there’s even a bathroom with a large shower.
Thrilled with her DIY project, Louise later said: “Getting on the property ladder in the UK is so hard – an annex above a garage was a good solution while my son saves.
“I wasn’t sure if I was going to put a kitchen in as the funds got tight, but I’m glad we installed this one from Howdens.”
Not only is Louise thrilled that her son now has his own space whilst he saves money for a mortgage, but it’s even got the thumbs up from an estate agent too.
The content creator gushed: “An estate agent recently said we could get £900 per month if we rented it out when he moves out. This seems crazy!”
Social media users react
Louise’s TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @louiseberryman0, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 216,600 views in just one day.
Social media users were gobsmacked by the annex home and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this.
One person said: “I absolutely LOVE the stair carpet!!! Where is it from?? Amazing build.”
Are tiny homes legal in the UK?
TINY houses can be in the UK regardless of whether they are on a trailer base or not. The legality of tiny houses is all to do with where it is and what you use it for.
According to Planning Geek, constructing a granny annexe in your garden usually means you’ll need planning permission, especially if it has a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen.
This is because it’s seen as a separate living space rather than just an extension of your main home.
However, if you’re thinking about converting an existing outbuilding, like a garage, into a granny annexe or a tiny home, you might not need planning permission.
That said, it’s important to make sure the space doesn’t end up being a fully self-contained unit – for instance, if the converted area doesn’t include cooking facilities, it might not be classified as a separate dwelling.
It’s also worth noting that, while certain small outbuildings can be constructed under permitted development rights, the NAPC points out that this usually applies to structures like sheds or garages, rather than self-contained annexes.
According to The Tiny Housing, a tiny home on wheels must not exceed 2.55 meters in width to be road-legal in the UK. Also, with a standard car licence, the length cannot be more than seven meters.
While tiny homes offer an alternative living solution, they must comply with local planning and building regulations.
Always check with your local council to ensure compliance with all regulations.
Another added: “Wow, looks amazing.”
A third commented: “He’s never leaving …if he does I’m moving in.”
A fourth gushed: “Beautiful work.”
Meanwhile, someone else chimed in: “Great idea and everyone has a bit of privacy.”
£900 a month rent just shows how crazy property is at the minute! It’s beautiful though!
TikTok user
But at the same time, one user wrote: “The minute you put a working kitchen in it the council will count it as a second residence and charge council tax.”
To this, Louise wrote back and confirmed: “It’s 50% discount as linked to main residence and housing a relative and 25% single person allowance.”
Not only this, but one user penned: “£900 a month rent just shows how crazy property is at the minute! It’s beautiful though!”
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In response, Louise replied: “Yep, I agree. I think we may just do Airbnb so we can control when it’s used.”
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