Three Bedroom Laneway House

Mature chestnut tree on the boulevard next to a green-grey two storey laneway house

A Home That Works Twice

It came time for these clients to start thinking about moving their parents closer. However, it wasn't quite time for their parents to be thinking about giving up their independence. But both parties knew that “one day” can come sooner than expected.

Open plan kitchen and front hallway with a rust red front door ajar and concrete floors
Open living room, kitchen with black table and chairs, and hallway with an open switchback stairwell

After ten years of renting out their basement suite, the homeowners knew the value of having a secondary income stream. So when it came time to add more space, they chose to build a laneway home, designed for immediate rental and the “one day” that they needed to be prepared for.

Specifications

Build Year2025
Home Size1271.8
Floors2
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Lot Size50 x 104'
Open kitchen living room and kitchen with eucalyptus in a vase in the foreground and a modern dining table and kitchen with full height cupboards in the background
Bright light streaming into a living room with modern furniture through a double glass patio door
Bedroom with a bed and open sliding door closet and black reading lamp
Upstairs bedroom with sloped ceilings and small square window and a desk
Bathroom with a walk in shower and large glass door and grey tiles

A smart investment for today, and a thoughtful plan for tomorrow.

Floorplan

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Floorplan

These homeowners make the most out of their spacious backyard, offering a generous three-bedroom suite. It’s a rare rental that can comfortably fit a small family or a group of students, meeting a growing need for multi-bedroom rental housing in Vancouver.

Kitchen detail of sink with stainless faucet, dark countertop and charcoal grey horizontal tile backsplash
Kitchen detail of a stainless steel wall oven and white cupboards

Mindfully designed cooking.

The kitchen features a full-size fridge, a generous pantry, and enough counter space to handle the morning rush in a household of three. But of course, we can't forget mom and dad. The counter-height oven makes for back-ache-free cooking. And of course, a ramp out front and a walk-in shower with grab bars.

Kitchen detail of a large stainless steel fridge and walk in pantry in the background
Side of a grey green shingle 2 storey laneway house with a metal roof
Dark green-blue shingle laneway house and empty carport
Front of a grey green shingle 2 storey laneway house with a cedar fence

With a new home in the backyard, the outdoor space had to work harder and smarter. Extra fencing helped create two distinct, private yards: one for the main house, one for the laneway. And while the original garage made way for the new build, it was replaced with a sleek, future-friendly EV-ready carport.

See what you can build.

detail of the corner of a brown grey shingle laneway house roofline with black gutter

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