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Choosing The Right Exterior Finishes For Your Garden Annexe

Choosing The Right Exterior Finishes For Your Garden Annexe

16 Sep 2025

When it comes to designing your perfect garden annexe, the exterior is just as important as what’s inside. It sets the tone, establishes the style and creates that all-important first...

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Building an Accessible Garden Annexe

Building an Accessible Garden Annexe

08 Sep 2025

As more families choose to live together across generations, the demand for accessible, future-proof homes is growing and self-contained garden annexes are rising to meet that need. At Hawksbeck, we...

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The Rise of Self-Contained Garden Annexes: What’s Driving the Trend?

The Rise of Self-Contained Garden Annexes: What’s Driving the Trend?

03 Sep 2025

Self-contained garden annexes have rapidly grown in popularity across the UK, and Hawksbeck Annexes has been at the forefront of this exciting trend for over 30 years. Our bespoke garden...

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The Benefits of Multi-Generational Living with a Garden Annexe

The Benefits of Multi-Generational Living with a Garden Annexe

15 Aug 2025

Multi-generational living is on the rise in the UK, with more families recognising the value of having multiple generations under one roof – or in this case, within one property....

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Hawksbeck Annexes – Sustainable By Design

Hawksbeck Annexes – Sustainable By Design

08 Aug 2025

In today’s world, sustainability is no longer an afterthought – it’s a necessity. At Hawksbeck Annexes, we understand that the choices we make when designing and building living spaces have...

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How to Bring Personality and Style into Your Hawksbeck Annexe

How to Bring Personality and Style into Your Hawksbeck Annexe

31 Jul 2025

A Hawksbeck Annexe is more than just a practical living space – it’s an opportunity to create a home that reflects your unique taste and lifestyle. Whether designed for family,...

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Top 7 Interior Design Styles for Your Garden Annexe in 2025

Top 7 Interior Design Styles for Your Garden Annexe in 2025

24 Jul 2025

Garden annexes have evolved into much more than just practical outbuildings – they’re complete, comfortable living spaces designed to suit a wide range of lifestyles. Whether you’re creating a stylish...

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Can I Use a Garden Annexe as a Guest House or Airbnb?

Can I Use a Garden Annexe as a Guest House or Airbnb?

18 Jul 2025

With the rise in staycations and the popularity of short-term letting platforms like Airbnb, many homeowners are exploring ways to generate extra income or create flexible living spaces. One increasingly...

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Can I Build A Garden Annexe Without Planning Permission?

Can I Build A Garden Annexe Without Planning Permission?

11 Jul 2025

One of the most common questions homeowners ask is: “Can I build a garden annexe without planning permission?” The short answer is it depends on your situation, the type of...

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