Garden Office Hampshire
A garden office is an additional workspace that acts as an extension to your house.
Usually found in the back garden close to the main house, garden offices are an increasingly popular option in Hampshire for individuals doing a wide range of jobs from different occupations.
A garden office suits not only those working remotely, but also as a base for small businesses.
The installation and running costs, compared to the equivalent rented space elsewhere, makes them a cost-effective option.
Building one could be the ideal solution if other options – an extension, loft conversion or moving home – are ruled out.
Garden Room Sanctuary can design a garden office space in Hampshire tailored entirely to your needs, or you can pick from our range of existing models if it is more convenient.
As standard, every piece of wood we use is sourced sustainably and quality-tested before installation by a member of our professional fitting team.
Our garden offices in Hampshire are clad with a heat-treated timber that is resilient to damage, unaffected by a demanding and changing British climate and blends in with its surroundings in any garden.
Garden Room Sanctuary delivers our bespoke garden office designs across all parts of Hampshire with no hidden costs.
Can I have a toilet and shower in my garden office?
In short, yes you can have a toilet and shower in your garden office.
A garden office can be built without having to apply to the local planning authority in Hampshire for permission.
However, when you begin to consider including additional extras such as a toilet or shower room in the garden office, you may need planning permission.
It is a popular question that more people are asking because they consider it to be a way of making their workspace more adaptable both now and in the future.
Garden office with a toilet and shower will increase the cost of a project, in some cases significantly.
A cold-water supply requires two separate sets of pipes, one for freshwater and the other to remove waste, laid below ground.
They can be connected to an existing main water supply and sewerage system, which would need considerable groundwork.
It also must comply with building regulations, something Garden Room Sanctuary is happy advice.
If a connection can’t be made nearby, then a dry or eco-toilet is an alternative solution.
They dispose of water waste into a soakaway while the rest is collected separately before being composted or removed.
It is important though to consider how the latter will be done.
We conduct a site survey at your property in Hampshire once an order has been placed that looks at your garden and its surrounding area.
As part of that, we can consider an appropriate proposal.
If that does require a planning application from Hampshire council, then don’t worry; we can guide you through.
Can I have a kitchen in my garden office?
If you want a garden office in Hampshire that is truly self-contained, then a small kitchen can help you achieve exactly that.
Be mindful of how much space you need, and what impact a kitchen will have on your project.
Should you be working from home the whole time, then incorporating a small kitchen where you can make a cup of tea without having to return to the house is a tempting possibility.
We recommend confirming with your local planning authority in Hampshire before proceeding because rules on permitted development prohibit an outbuilding from being used as self-contained living accommodation.
In some areas, installing a kitchen or shower to your garden office could impact its classification.
Adding them will increase the cost of the garden building installation project, in some cases significantly.
One option is to connect the garden office to an existing main water supply and sewerage system, which would need considerable groundwork.
Every design in the Garden Room Sanctuary range can be customised with a wide variety of additions at competitive prices.
We appreciate you need to feel comfortable in a space you will spend a lot of time, which is why we offer flexibility to have a kitchenette from the start.
