Converting a carriage house may be the easiest way to gain extra living space on the property without constructing a new addition from the ground up. Most carriage houses were built, literally, for the horse and buggy era. Frequently, they were subsequently upgraded for automobiles. Homeowners with a carriage house on the premises often choose to convert to an in-law apartment, a rental space or just a comfortable guest lodging to utilize on an intermittent basis.

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