Stunning Two-Story Tiny Home Built on a VERY Small (and Odd) Spot

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Joan Susie dedicated over 30 years to her busy career and was starting to make plans for a new life as an active retiree. As she looked to her future, two things were certain: She hoped to travel the world once she stopped working and she wanted to age in place within her tight-knit Silver Spring, Maryland, community. But she needed extra income to make that happen.
To accomplish these goals, Joan got creative with the assets she had: a great house with a small garage. "How about converting that dusty garage into a tiny home, live in it and rent the house?" she thought. She turned to architect Eric Saul who transformed the space into a two story ADU and her dreams of travel are now becoming a reality. As an added bonus, she’ll have the ability to have a family member or caretaker take up residence in the main house in the future so she can age in place.
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@AARP 23 часа назад

See our latest episode of Going Tiny here! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7qjzVuKNasE.htmlsi=JSeJS0dZJo9I4Rb4

@thisis.michelletorres444 13 дней назад

It's beautiful and I love the idea of her renting out her old home to create retirement revenue and thinking ahead/planning for aging in place is very smart! But 300k seems like a lot for an ADU.

@davidcattin7006 4 дня назад

Yes, seems very high, but she got what she wanted and I'm sure it's quality. But if she had that much money, it would have made a great slush fund to maintain the big house and still give her travel money. I wouldn't have renters. Even the best ones cause problems eventually.

@nata3467 13 дней назад

Kind of insane that it cost $300,000- love the idea though of renting out the larger home if you want to age in place

@NK12757 9 дней назад

It sounds expensive, but it depends on where you are. In Toronto, $300,000 wouldn't get you a 1 bed condo. That would be more like between $500-600,000. Plus, she's in a beautiful neighborhood with some outdoor space, she has rental income, near her friends (important as you age), and she's adding value to her existing property. Sounds like a pretty good solution.

@WaterNai 6 дней назад

@@NK12757 The thing is, though, she isn’t buying additional property. This was just for the construction of the new parts of the building. It seems like a lot to me, too.

@davidcattin7006 4 дня назад

Yeah, she could have done a lot of traveling with 300K and still future-proofed the big house. Sure we don't know all of the things she considered.

@ntakovacj3644 4 дня назад

@@davidcattin7006 She could have future proofed the big house but then -- no rental income. She must know the market and my guess is that big house can rent for quite a lot.

@algernon5776 День назад

Sliver Springs Maryland is an expensive city inside the beltway. Great city 300k is cheap

@Thomas63r2 13 дней назад

The itty bitty tiny homes might get all the attention, but its homes like these in the 400 to 600 sq. ft. range that are livable for most people. We seniors usually opt for single level living for obvious reasons, but I won't be surprised when two level ~ 500 sq. ft. retiree homes start being built with elevators.

@shawnjackson6242 13 дней назад

Beautiful house tiny house price sure isn’t tiny

@linhdasagen6498 13 дней назад

This is the perfect design. I am saving for future. Good job and am glad going smaller made her life bigger❤❤

@RosaLopez-zw2ff 13 дней назад

Such an amazing tiny ADU home. Gives me something to think about.

@gingerjolley9027 10 дней назад

Love the incorporation of the Hoosier cabinet.

@davidcattin7006 4 дня назад

As a Hoosier, me too! Have to admit I didn't see it at first and had to go back.

@herobrinenoch3522 День назад

I noticed that too. Unusual for a tiny home, and a lovely touch. The ADU is not cheap, but it certainly will add a lot of value to the property in the long run, as well as rental yield.

@suehutting6122 3 дня назад

This is extremely well done! Kudos to ALL of you - owner, architect, builder! Amazing what can be done!!

@phyllisarrington7436 12 дней назад

$300,000! For heaven's sake 🙄

@lucilletorres5989 13 дней назад

IF you have the finances to do so, this could solve a lot of housing problems for a lot of families.

@MiaTheodoratus 13 дней назад

Low budget-trailer in the back…..

@mai_chan2023 11 дней назад

nicely sized and very livable floor plan! feels light and airy. kudos to architect and builder ❤

@MarcyJ2F 13 дней назад

300,000?!? I don’t think it’s worth it TO ME.

@MonicaElleRose 11 дней назад

joan has such a beautiful story

@LaLadybug2011 6 дней назад

It's perfect! And if her daughter one day decides to live there-she will build wealth by renting out one of the houses. This woman is very smart and forward thinking. It just makes me more aware that ai was born and stayed in the wrong (poor) state!

@andrewgotlost 14 дней назад

Saul Architectsssss!!!!

@catherineferguson7646 8 дней назад

I would love a home this size. I am finding I have more space than I need. I know people think it was a lot of money for her tiny but it will probably take two ,three months of rent from her other house to wipe of those bills.

@cherisapp5266 5 дней назад

Beautiful

@chewar7537 12 дней назад

Love this tiny house. Have never heard of a shared garage. I could live in that house, IF it were on acreage. I need open space, could not stand to be so close to neighbors.

@fredricclack7137 10 дней назад

300K?! BUY 🏡

@pickledpepper6576 13 дней назад

That’s pretty good size. I don’t know if I’d call it tiny. Maybe Midi. Our house is tiny at 192 sq ft. Also way too much $$. lol. No way.

@sarahdee374 13 дней назад

It's beautiful, but... I'd want more for my living room than just a sofa. Very glad she's happy though. I sure wish more communities would allow for adu's, tiny houses on wheels etc. I'm currently in a 55+ apartment community and it's not so great due to folks flouting the non-smoking rules and making life miserable for non-smokers. I'd jump on something like this if possible for me.

@Kara_2505 13 дней назад

I was thinking the same about the living space and would opt for a folding bed-couch combination in de the 'bedroom'/second living space. You probably could even add a comfortable chair. In the first living area I would replace the couch with a dining/work/hobby table. 😊

@debbiecooper1677 7 дней назад

what a cute house

@Kelleena1on1 7 дней назад

Whats wonderful story thanks for sharing

@aeolia80 13 дней назад

not tiny, more like one of those "mother-in-law" cottage type homes, but it's still bigger than that, no home with a kitchen that size is tiny, lol, it's a cottage, just call it a cottage

@davidcattin7006 4 дня назад

It is tiny by definition. Cottages are small, cozy homes typically 1,000 to 1,200 square feet. What it most accurately is is an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), an accessory apartment or in-law suite, a smaller additional living space on the same lot as a single-family home. Just call it an ADU.

@SusanChristmas 6 дней назад

I am surprised the town allowed this to be built. If I lived next door I would not like the idea of 2 families living so close to me.

@soburlvt 13 дней назад

That staircase is an accident waiting to happen.

@davidcattin7006 4 дня назад

Not really. Common in boats. Just use the hand rail and watch your step.

@erinbrown6962 10 дней назад

I hope You get to gravel to all the places you wish to see!!!❤ your home is beautiful!!!😊

@cherylt-sun1528 11 дней назад

We just returned from a trip to Cape Breton! Such a beautiful island to explore- it’s bigger than you think! 🥰

@juanitakauffman6336 9 дней назад

Nice home.

@susanr5546 7 дней назад

Smart woman! I live alone, too, and I wished my community would allow 500-600 square foot homes.

@PhilipSteeves 11 дней назад

Nice !!!

@cuernavacadave 8 дней назад

That’s great if you have the cash flow to do it. However, I too could do the same thing, but, with a mortgage on my existing house to pay for the new build, I’d end up spending the rental income on the payments for the new house and still no more cash to travel with. I guess if you can pay cash for the new build, you’re got it made in the shade. Beautiful spot!!

@jemma50 4 дня назад

I like the design, although I personally would not want the second floor. That might give room for a stackable washer/dryer on the main floor without the stairs there. I didn't see that she has those unless they are in the bedroom closet.

@ntakovacj3644 4 дня назад

It's a beautiful solution. I do wonder why you say eventually you won't be able to go upstairs -- as if it's a fact. Perhaps you have a knee issue? Well, MAYbe you won't be able to do that but there are people in their 90s who have no problem with that so don't count yourself out in advance😊

@momof2momof2 7 дней назад

Ok if this really works for her. But the cost and those steps are a huge no for me. Those steps are a huge hazard. Does she have home owners insurance on this?

@AARP 3 дня назад

@momof2momof2 Joan has a first floor primary bedroom and bathroom. The second floor is for family and friends. :) Thanks for watching!

@xenprovence6126 12 дней назад

When oh when will we please stop using the word “stunning” to describe architecture or design? I’m so sick of it.

@horsewithnoname8795 4 дня назад

What rental income? All the money she will make from the rental of her big house will basically replace the 300,000 she spent to built the ADU and it will take some 30 years to get that money back; I think this was a bad idea. She should have kept her money and invest it or she should have sold the big house and bought a smaller one keeping the cash difference.

@zoefinafisher3973 11 дней назад

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@e.keesey 7 дней назад

Two stories! That's not aging in place. If you have knee or hip problems, very prevalent in the elderly, you need one story. It's delusional to think tiny homes with stairs, lofts, or ladders allow for aging in place. AARP, you are just plain wrong with this direction.

@AARP 3 дня назад

@e.keesey Joan has a first floor primary bedroom and bathroom. The second floor is for family and friends. :) Thanks for watching!

@Kara_2505 13 дней назад

Love this design! @TinyHouseExpedition what do you guys think of this one? 😀

@alisongalloway1455 19 часов назад

Super smart decision and such a gorgeous tiny house.

@maryrenaud6732 18 часов назад

It is an attractive home and you can design per your needs. I would prefer a smaller kitchen and bigger living space but that’s just me. $300k is a very high price for the square footage, when you already own the land! If it is 550 SF that is $545 per SF!

@jilltesell8627 День назад

I am so happy it worked out for you. The only thing that would not work for me are those stairs. I was dizzy looking at them. Other than that it was beautiful. Try Ireland in your travels. Once you visit, it will continue to draw you back. I am leaving in a few weeks on my 9th trip. I have m ade wonderful friends there. 4 years ago my neice and I went ant at each place we stayed had become friends. They preented me with gifts! I was dumbfounded. Later my neice asked if that was common and I told her absolutely not. The fact that 3 separate places in 3 different counties all had the same idea. I consider it home and can't wait to go back. It has been 2 yrs. Totally to long for ne to be away.