A separate living unit within or adjacent to a single-family home, often referred to as a secondary suite, which can be used by family members or rented out to non-family tenants. Typically includes its own bedroom, small kitchen, and bathroom.
A carriage house is a secondary structure used primarily for parking vehicles or providing additional living space, often located on the same property as a principal residence. Originally designed to house horse-drawn carriages and the carriage driver, it now serves versatile roles in modern real estate.
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