What does it cost to buy a home with:
Three or more bedrooms, two or more baths and a granny unit?
Dyann Espinosa
FineLife Home
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In today’s families, both spouses very often both have jobs that take them out of the home. One solution to having a family member or caretaker at home for the children is to opt for a house with an in-law unit or guest cottage. As the children become teens, the same unit can provide them privacy and the parents some tranquility.
We’ve defined this week’s search criteria as a home with at least three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms as well as a granny or in-law unit. Here’s what we found in four cities: Manchester, N.H.; Albuquerque, N.M.; Nashville, Tenn.; and Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.
Coeur d’Alene, ID
$469,000
You’ll love the beautiful views of Lake Coeur d’Alene you can see from the several decks in this custom-built, one-of-a-kind home nestled in the trees on 1.30 acres. Take full advantage of the private setting on the home’s patios and unusual outdoor shower. The property features two charming guest cottages, complete with amenities.
Year constructed: 1974
Masonry and wood frame
Lot size: .19 acres
1,800 square feet
5 bedrooms
3 full baths
Great room
Dining room
Living room
2 guest cottages
Garage
Outdoor shower
Easy access to boat launch
Contact: Don Carton
866.545.3305
Albuquerque, NM
$222,000
Perfect setup for families, with a completely modern one-story home in front and a 650-square-foot apartment over the two-car garage in back. The main house has two bedrooms, one and a quarter baths, Saltillo tile floors. There are metal-clad wood windows and new cabinets and fixtures in both units. The apartment has two bedrooms, a three-quarter bath, a kitchenette, a walk-out balcony and its own garage. There is a third three-quarter bath in the main garage. Central heat and cooling and laundry room in each unit.
Year constructed: 1981
Stucco exterior
Lot size: 2.79 acres
1,762 square feet
4 bedrooms
4 full baths
Dining room
Living room
Island kitchen/breakfast bar
Guest house/in-law unit
Laundry room in each unit
Detached garage
Central heat/cooling/ceiling fans in both units
Alarm system
Wood stove/fireplace
Corner lot
Contact: Brian Warden
Office: 505.869.7223
Nashville, TN
$729,000
This lovely home combines a seamless blend of original charm with quality renovations. It features a new “classic” kitchen and gathering room, a large master suite on the main level, and two bedrooms with a large play area or family room on the upper level. The lower level has an in-law studio with a full bath and extra storage space.
Year constructed: 1940
Brick exterior
Lot size: .25 acres
3,035 square feet
4 bedrooms
3.5 baths
Dining room
Living room
Family room/den
In-law unit
Contact: Beverly Wilson
615.383.6964
Manchester, NH
$349,900
This rambling L-shaped ranch is like new. It has a new roof, heating system, new baths and hardwood and tile floors. Could be used as a family compound with lots of amenities like three fireplaces, a fenced swimming pool, a large four-season sunroom, a playroom, screened porch, mudroom and outbuilding PLUS an in-law unit.
Year constructed: 1981
Clapboard exterior
Lot size: .92 acres
3,816 square feet
3 bedrooms
2.5 baths
Eat-in kitchen
Dining room
Living room
Screened porch/sunroom
2 Fireplaces-gas/wood
Central heat/ceiling fans
In-law apartment
Attic
Finished basement
2-car garage
Mudroom
Drilled well/private water
Fenced/in-ground pool
Contact: Deb White
603.669.0001
