If your property is large, it might be beneficial to consider adding an ADU (an accessory living space) situated at the back of your primary residence. Refer to it as a " granny pod ," in-law suite , man cave , or an artist's studio, this extra building might possibly boost the worth of your property by 34 percent. The ADU can be as quaint as you'd like, or if you really want it to become a full-fledged guest house that you can also Airbnb , a prefab home is the way to go. Unlike a simple storage shed you can get at Home Depot and build yourself, a prefabricated home is constructed in a factory, with components like walls, floors, and roofs, then shipped and delivered right to your front door. The floorplan also includes a kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, and living room. Sounds like a dream, right? There are several brands that make trusted prefab homes , one of them being Abodu —a Bay Area-based ADU company founded in July 2018 by John Geary and Eric McInerney.
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Abodu offers five different models for purchase, ranging from a 340-square-foot "Studio" to a 540-square-foot space with a Scandinavian-inspired design. Prices go from $228,800 to $439,000, which may shock you at first, but compare this to buying another home in your neighborhood or even a fixer-upper further away, and you'll see the prefab home is totally worth it in the long run.
One of our favorite Abodu models is the Studio , as the prefab build is an upgrade from a shed with just two windows. In addition to the studio bedroom and one bath feature (the shower comes tiled , y'all), the home has a big kitchen with plenty of storage for your full-size appliances. Other details not lost on us include the tall cathedral ceilings that make the space feel enormous, giant windows that let natural light stream in, and folding panoramic doors that open wide for that indoor-outdoor living. There's also an optional Murphy bed install to maximize your Studio's square footage even more.
After you're done looking at all the pictures and features, just try telling us you don't want this ADU for your property. We're already dreaming about all the ways we could use this space, especially as a guest house for visiting friends or in-laws. In fact, your in-laws may prefer to stay here versus the main house so they can have some peace and quiet, though the downside of offering up a cozy space like the Abodu is that your guests may want to stay just a tiny While slightly lengthier, if you’re not prepared for an Abodu just yet, we’ve discovered multiple alternative constructions that can be transformed into your very own compact retreat at considerably lower costs further along. Regardless of which Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) you choose, rest assured you’ll adore it.
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