Should You Buy a Home With a Separate Guest House?

If you’re like many people, you’d love to own a home with a guest house – it’s the perfect place for short- or long-term guests, and it can be a valuable addition should you ever decide to sell. But is it the right choice for you? Find out now.

 

Commonly called accessory dwelling units or ADUs, guest houses can be tremendously beneficial. You don’t have to share your space with out-of-town guests, and your guests will have as much privacy as they need while they’re staying with you. Perfect for kids home from college, in-laws or old friends, guest houses can serve other purposes, too – such as an office outside your home when nobody’s in residence or even a short-term rental for vacationers. Check out these current homes for sale with guest houses to see if you spot one that’s just right for you.

 

 

10696 East Wingspan Way comes with a 7,500-square-foot guest house designed with individual guest apartments. It also comes with a standard-sized yoga studio and a guard or caretaker house featuring a fireplace, a fully equipped Viking kitchen, dining area and bedroom suite with a full bath.

 

 

9625 East AW Tillinghast Road is a six-bedroom, eight-bath single-family home with its own guest quarters with a separate entrance.

 

 

21297 North 110th Way is a majestic Country French estate on two acres, and it comes with its own guest casita. The main house is 14,313 square feet and features five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. 

 

 

10244 East Hualapai Drive features a full detached guest house that’s just right for large families and entertaining. You and your guests can meet at the resort-style lap pool to catch up or enjoy time together on the sunset patio.

 

 

11004 East Feathersong Lane has an attached guest house that features an elevator, living room with a balcony and fireplace, one bedroom, two baths and a utility room. It’s the perfect place for your guests to retreat but stay connected.

 

 

10412 East Robs Camp Road has a spectacular detached guest house – but your guests might want to spend more time in your space than theirs, because the main house has an indoor spa, steam room, sauna, exercise room and an open entertainment terrace with a built-in barbecue, fireplace, high-top bar and drop-down television.

 

 

23035 North Church Road has a detached guest house with ample space for your friends or family. The home also has a 40-seat theater room with a stage area, complete gym facilities and an Olympic-sized pool.

 

 

9422 East Happy Valley Road has not one, but two totally contained guest houses. Each is about 900 square feet and comes with its own garage. Located at the base of Pinnacle Peak Mountain, this 9,845-square-foot home features seven bedrooms, nine-and-a-half baths, and 7,600 square feet of garage space that’s been converted into a vehicle showroom.