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Miksch said many of Villa’s clients have used their ADUs to allow them to accommodate lifestyle changes without moving.
“We’ve had clients whose parents live overseas and, when they visit the US, stay with them for months on end,” she said. “By building an ADU in the backyard, the parents can have a place to stay without being in the main family home.”
“We’ve also seen parents move out of the primary home and into the ADU, leaving the main house for their children and their growing family,” Miksch added.
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To begin construction, clients pay for the ADU itself and then cover additional permitting, groundwork, and installation costs.
Construction costs alone can exceed $100,000, according to Villa cofounder James Connolly.
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Cabinetry, walls, and major kitchen appliances are all included in the purchase of the unit.
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After installing the house, Villa adds other features, such as the steps shown above, for easy indoor-outdoor access.
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Connolly said that the family turned the home into a guest house with an adjacent in-ground pool that they could enjoy and also use to host family and friends.
According to Villa, the total cost of the ADU was $353,745; the unit itself was $163,500 of that total.
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Everything in the Kantors’ home was installed at the factory except the flooring.
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“The great thing about building off-site is you’re saving on many construction costs,” Miksch said.
The company aims to complete the construction of each unit in under 90 days, she added.
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The house arrived at the Kantor property in two sections, delivered by truck.
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Villa’s design team helps customers choose the details for their home, including cabinetry, molding, and color palettes.
Packages include the “modern farmhouse ” — pictured above — and the “contemporary cottage.”
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Villa also offers doorless showers, according to the company.
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Villa homes are designed to bring in natural light, with high ceilings and oversized windows.
The company uses vinyl flooring in all of its projects for durability.
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Customers can install them after the house is put on the foundation, Connolly said.
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The home features an adjacent in-ground pool, perfect for relaxing and entertaining family and friends, Connolly said.
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The unit includes a bedroom, a full bathroom, and a kitchen. The total cost, including permitting fees, was $240,000.
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Jacob, who has autism, needs help cleaning, taking his medicine, shopping, and preparing meals.
Despite these challenges, he still desires independence, and his parents believed the best way to provide it was by building an ADU in their backyard.
“We needed him close enough to where we could still provide the support, but to where he feels independent,” Kutcha told BI.
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The ADU has increased accessibility for Jacob and his parents and made his living experience more comfortable overall.
“Jacob living on his own has made an enormous difference for our family,” Kutcha said. “Our stress has significantly decreased, and we have peace of mind knowing we can still provide the necessary emotional support he needs.”
