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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Sarah Warwick

I weigh up the main differences between an annexe and an extension, and reveal how to tell which is the best way to add more space to your home

Grey weatherboard annexe to period stone house.

When you need to upsize your home, knowing the difference between an annexe and an extension is important. Both add square meterage but, depending on why the additional space is needed, one or other could prove the superior choice.

Whether you’re thinking of adding on to your home for a specific purpose like creating a granny flat or simply to boost living space, the differences between annexe and extension can also influence how much you’ll pay for the addition. And their distinctions can affect the use of your outside space, too.

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