Laneway Homes
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Discover the Perfect Laneway
House with Homes by Westgate
Unlock the Potential of Your Property with a Custom Laneway House
At Homes by Westgate, we believe in transforming spaces and redefining possibilities. Our bespoke laneway housing building services are designed to help you maximize the potential of your property, offering innovative solutions that blend luxury, sustainability, and practicality. Discover how a laneway house can enhance your lifestyle, provide financial benefits, and add value to your home.
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A laneway house is an additional residence constructed adjacent to an existing property, typically near a public alleyway. These secondary homes are often positioned to face the roadside, providing both privacy and accessibility.
The size of a laneway house varies based on the dimensions of the primary property and the available space between the main house and the lane. Some designs may include a dedicated garage and basement, further enhancing their functionality.
Laneway houses share utilities with the primary residence, with connections for electricity, water, and gas integrated with the main house. This efficient use of resources makes laneway houses a practical and sustainable option for expanding living space and increasing property value.
Income Generating
Laneway houses offer versatile living spaces that cater to various needs. They can serve as a guest suite, home office, studio, or private retreat for family members, providing the flexibility to design a space that perfectly suits your lifestyle.
These separate homes within close proximity to the main house are ideal for keeping families together. They provide an excellent solution for young adults seeking privacy or for elderly parents who prefer to live independently while staying close to loved ones. Laneway houses enable multi-generational living without space constraints, ensuring families can live together harmoniously.
Increased Property Value
A laneway house is a smart investment that significantly boosts the value of your property by adding additional living space and amenities. This cost-effective alternative to major renovations like adding a floor or revamping a basement ensures better long-term value.
Additionally, a laneway house provides a steady rental income stream. By renting it out, you can generate passive income, with average rents ranging from $2,000 to $3,500 CAD. This dual benefit of increased property value and potential rental income makes a laneway house a lucrative addition to your home.
Flexible Living Options and Enhanced Privacy
Laneway houses offer versatile living spaces that cater to various needs. They can serve as a guest suite, home office, studio, or private retreat for family members, providing the flexibility to design a space that perfectly suits your lifestyle.
These separate homes within close proximity to the main house are ideal for keeping families together. They provide an excellent solution for young adults seeking privacy or for elderly parents who prefer to live independently while staying close to loved ones. Laneway houses enable multi-generational living without space constraints, ensuring families can live together harmoniously.
Sustainable Living
At Homes by Westgate, sustainability is at the core of our designs. Our laneway houses can be built with eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems, ensuring your home is as kind to the environment as it is to your wallet. Embrace a greener lifestyle with a home that reduces your carbon footprint.
Architectural Excellence
Our team of expert architects and builders at Homes by Westgate is dedicated to delivering high-quality, aesthetically pleasing designs. We combine modern architecture with timeless elegance, ensuring your laneway house is a beautiful extension of your property.
Community Enrichment
By opting for a laneway house, you're contributing to the densification of urban areas, helping to create vibrant, livable communities. It’s a progressive choice that supports sustainable urban development and makes efficient use of available land.