The guest quarters are reached by an external stair as well as from the first-floor landing, so visitors are not walking through the family part of the house at midnight.

The suite has a double bedroom, a full bathroom and a kitchenette with a sink, fridge and two induction rings — enough for someone to stay a fortnight without feeling like a houseguest.

Letting potential

Because the entrance and services are separate, the suite can be let independently where local rules permit. Several owners on this street do exactly that.

Heating and metering

The suite runs on its own heating zone and can be shut down entirely when it is not in use.