Garden Office Leicestershire

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 Leicestershire 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 for homeowners in Leicestershire tailored entirely to your needs, or you can pick from our range of existing garden buildings 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 Leicester 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.

How much value does a garden office add to a property in Leicester?

As an addition that is guaranteed to attract the attention of potential buyers in Leicestershire, a garden office may be the feature that seals a potential deal. A likely reason is one that matches your motivation for installing a garden office to start with, i.e. increased floor space.

Not only that, it is one that can be adapted for multiple purposes. A garden office space will prompt suitors to wonder if they can operate from there in the same way. They have a long-life expectancy, so can be seen as a permanent addition to your home.

It is important to market one correctly, emphasising both its practical use and benefits, rather than as a luxury extra. According to an article in the Daily Telegraph, incorporating a garden room could add five per cent to the asking price when you come to sell your home following an initial investment of a much smaller sum.

Factors such as location and size will have an impact on those numbers, but there is an agreement that a well-constructed and high-quality garden building can make a considerable difference.

In short, you should be able to add five per cent to the asking price of your property when selling – a figure that outweighs the cost of installation.

Can I have a kitchen in my garden office?

If you want a garden office in Leicester 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 Leicestershire 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.