Teusday Sept 11 2012
Kelowna Carriage House Construction
Project Complete
Here is the Link to the final Video that summarizes The Carriage
Home Process.
Although the days of
the horse and carriage have long ago slipped into history, in the past, the term
“carriage house” described a building for the housing of carriages, coaches and
the like. These structures commonly had servants’ quarters located above them.
As the years went by the carriages evolved into automobiles and the servant
quarters in many cases have become secondary suites used for a variety of
purposes.
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| 130 Flintoft A 1950 Bungalow |
Today the term carriage house is commonly used to describe a small home located in the rear yard of an existing home. This home can be used as a mortgage helper, for extended family or for visiting guests. These days carriage houses have made a big comeback. Many municipalities are now allowing carriage homes in their zoning. Cities have seen this zoning as an opportunity to increase density, and their tax base without installing additional services for these residences. In Kelowna Carriage homes can also serve to reduce urban sprawl
Kelowna
carriage homes offer a wonderful opportunity to get that mortgage helper or keep
a family together as it grows or allow a family to move back closer together. If
you are curious as to whether or not you can erect a carriage home just check
with your municipal building department. They will sit down with you, answer
your questions and make suggestions. There are certain setback and parking
requirements that must be met. It is also prudent to enquire about your water,
sewer, gas and hydro services; they may be required to be upgraded to allow for
the proposed development.
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| project well underway penthouse suite has been added . |
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| Final project complete re clad and suite added, Is that a new house? |
Recently,
Greenwave Construction actually built a Carriage house on top of a home as a
penthouse suite (see our video series) because the lot did not allow for the
carriage home to be built in the rear yard. The home had a flat roof and the end
result is a real head turner. With the home receiving a new cladding it now
looks like a new home. Another option could be to attach the carriage home to
the existing in the form of an addition; this can save space as well.
If
you are considering a carriage home or another construction project for your
home or business please give Greenwave Construction a call; we want to help. Our
30 years of experience and full in construction management can save you time and money.
We will produce a high quality project at a down to earth price. Today’s
mortgage money has never been cheaper and financial institutions usually look
favorably upon revenue properties. Carriage homes rent well and are favoured by
many as an alternative to suites and condos.
For
more information contact
David
Federici
Greenwave Construction
Greenwave Construction
Kelowna,
BC
(250)
575-269
Email
We
take the home work out of home Construction
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