Best properties: houses with granny annexes

An exceptional Georgian house with a self-contained annexe, set in lovely private grounds, a short walk from the centre of a thriving market town. The house has been significantly upgraded and improved by the current owners. Main suite, 4 further beds, 2 further baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 WCs, 4 receps, 2-bed annexe with snug and shower, integral garage, garden store, dog run, private garden.

Built in 1996 on an old farm steading, this property has two independent apartments with views to the River Isla and the Sidlaw hills. 4 beds, 3 baths (2 en suite), kitchen/family room, 3 receps, roof terrace, utility, workshop, gym, office, games room, 2-bed flat, studio flat, landscaped garden, garaging, 2.18 acres.

A lovely, 5,645 sq ft. mews house with separate ground-floor maisonette in the heart of Bayswater Village, close to Hyde Park. Main suite, 2 further suites, 1 further bed, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, grand entrance hall with triple-height ceiling, cloakroom, wine cellar, library/study, 2 roof terraces, WC, double garage with electric doors, 1-bed annexe with recep, kitchenette and private access.

A 1970s family house with a barn that was converted into a self-contained cottage in the late 1990s. Main suite, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, snug, attic, utility, 2/3 bed cottage, garden.

Originally three workers’ cottages, this house has a contemporary 1-bed studio in the 0.3 acres of grounds. Main suite with dressing room, 2 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 2 receps, orangery, cloakroom, cellar, hall, garage, parking, landscaped gardens, 1-bed studio with kitchen/recep and shower.

An 18th century farmhouse and lodge in around 12 acres. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, shower, kitchen/breakfast room, 2 receps, hall, snug, cloakroom, 2-bed lodge, garage, workshop, stores, stables.

A unique and individually designed stone-built property, arranged over 3 floors, with a 1-bed annexe, situated in this popular village – a short stroll from the tidal creek. Main suite with dressing room, 2 further suites, family bath, kitchen/ dining room, 1 further recep, porch, hall, utility, gym, hobby room, workshop, garden store, 1-bed annexe, garden.

A pretty Grade II former farmhouse, dating from the late 17th century, together with a more recent extension which is currently a self-contained annexe. The house, which is in need of an update, is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Main suite, 6 further beds, family bath, attic, kitchen/breakfast room, recep hall, 3 further receps, rear hall, utility, cloakroom, 1-bed annexe, garden, parking, outbuilding, small paddock, 0.8 acres.

Located on the edge of a hamlet, this Grade II former farmstead is set in just under 6 acres with a large separate 1-bed annexe. Main suite with balcony, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen/breakfast room, 3 receps, utility, hall, WC, annexe, garden, 2 fields.