After years of living an hour apart, Helen’s move into an annexe beside her daughter Angela marked the beginning of a more connected chapter for the whole family. Leaving the home she’d cherished for nearly six decades was a big step, but the annexe quickly became her own cosy, reassuring space. It offers the independence she values while keeping loved ones just a few steps away.
Bedrooms
One
Annexe Model
Dunscroft Bespoke
Size
8m x 6m
Location
Llandudno Junction
“Mum used to live an hour away, and after Dad passed, it became challenging. Now, she has a cosy home just a stone’s throw away. She’s close to family, often comes over for tea, and we chat in the garden. I can’t recommend iHus enough.”
Angela Hodgetts
A home made for comfort and new beginnings
After nearly six decades in her four‑storey family home, Helen faced a huge life change, downsizing to a one‑bedroom annexe. What could have been an overwhelming transition soon became something far more positive. The annexe offers warmth, comfort and a sense of calm that feels instantly homely. Despite moving from a much larger property, the space feels truly her own.
Designed to suit daily living
The move was about creating a space Helen could enjoy every day. With everything on one level and built with long‑term comfort in mind, the annexe offers an easier lifestyle than her old house. The layout is simple, cosy and welcoming, with all the modern touches she needs. Having something brand‑new, warm and low‑maintenance has been a breath of fresh air.
Bringing family closer together
What the annexe has given the Hodgetts family goes far beyond convenience. Helen used to live an hour away, which became difficult after her husband passed and health concerns arose. Now, she’s just steps from her family. They share regular cups of tea, garden chats and everyday moments that were once hard to find time for.
Visit this annexe through OpenHus
With over 100 show homes spread across the UK, you are never too far from an OpenHus annexe. We offer a range of visit options; from meeting the customer in their home, to having a chat over the phone. Our show homes are real homes with living residents who has been through the iHus experience.
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