Discover a Luxury Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
At Acorn Deck House, we specialize in creating exquisite Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) that combine elegance, comfort, and functionality.
As with our custom homes, the majority components of these prefab ADUs are fabricated in our state-of-the-art, climate-controlled 85,000 sq.ft. facility in Acton, MA.
Our luxury ADUs are designed to provide a seamless blend of modern amenities and timeless style, perfect for enhancing your property and lifestyle.
All designs feature signature deckhouse elements like exposed beams, large windows, and soaring ceilings. The design-fabricating process elevates these fully functioning ADUs to a new level of elegance.
Why Choose an Acorn Deck House Luxury ADU?
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- Superior Craftsmanship: Each ADU is built with the highest quality materials and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Pre-Designed to Fully Custom Designs: We offer a range of pre-designed to fully custom options to suit your unique tastes and needs, from floor plans to aesthetics.
- Eco-Friendly Solutions: Our ADUs are designed with sustainability in mind, featuring energy-efficient building materials and partial offsite construction.
- Versatile Spaces: Whether you need a guest house, home office, or rental unit, our ADUs provide versatile living spaces that adapt to your lifestyle.
Our Process
- Consultation: We begin with a detailed consultation to understand your vision and requirements.
- Design: Our expert designers create a custom plan that reflects your style and preferences.
- Panelized Construction: Our skilled staff of carpenters will premanufacture much of the ADU in our 85,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility in Acton, MA, and ship it to your site.
- Construction: We will assist you with contracting with a local skilled builder to bring your ADU to life with precision and care.
Get Inspired!
See some of our stunning ADU projects and get inspired for your own. Featured below are two of our Pre-Designed Options: Deck House ADU and Acorn ADU.
For a completely custom ADU, here is guide to Building A Custom ADU.
See The Deck House ADU – 900 Sq Ft
Why Acorn Deck House for Your ADU?
At Acorn Deck House, we offer a wide range of ADU designs to match your preferences and space requirements. We also offer a fully custom design process to fit every client’s aesthetic, budget and property. Our team will help you develop a design that maximizes space efficiency and incorporates sustainable materials and construction techniques.
Start Your ADU Journey Today
Leverage the benefits of accessory dwelling units and enhance your property with a Luxury ADU.
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Ready to transform your property with a luxury ADU? Click on the following link to start the process of planning your perfect ADU: Contact Us.
ADU FAQs
What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary living space on your property that includes its own kitchen, bathroom, entrance, and sleeping area.
Why Choose an ADU?
ADUs have become a hot trend in the U.S. real estate industry, with a recent study showing that 1.4 million properties now feature an ADU. If you’ve ever dreamed of adding more space to your home without the hassle of a major renovation, an ADU is the perfect solution. Here are eight compelling reasons to consider adding an ADU to your property:
- Multi-Generational Living
ADUs are perfect for accommodating aging parents or adult children, offering them independence while maintaining close family connections. - More Space for Guests
Provide your guests with their own private space, enhancing their comfort and privacy while visiting. - Increase Property Value
Research shows that ADUs can increase your home’s value by 25%-34%, depending on design and construction. More square footage and additional living space make your property more attractive to potential buyers. - Home Office Space
Create a dedicated workspace free from distractions. An ADU can also serve as a space for running a small business or hosting clients for activities like yoga or therapy sessions, if allowed by your town. - Young Adult Housing
Provide a low-cost living space for your adult children as they transition to independence. - Sustainability
ADUs are more sustainable than traditional homes, using less energy and water and generating less waste. They also require less land, helping to conserve space in your area. - Flexibility
Flexible now and in the future. ADUs are easily repurposed as needs change. - Earn Passive Income
Rent out your ADU to tenants or use it as a vacation rental on platforms like Airbnb if your town allows. ADUs provide everything a renter needs to live independently.
Building An ADU in Massachusetts
The key points of Section 8, Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024, also known as the Affordable Homes Act or ADU Law, introduced by Massachusetts Governor Healey in 2024, are:
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are allowed by right in single-family zoned districts
- Municipalities are prevented from requiring zoning variances for the construction or rental of ADUs on parcels zoned for single-family homes
- Owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs are prohibited
- Municipalities may still require ADUs to comply with site-plan review, bulk and height limits, setbacks, and short-term rental bans
- Municipalities are permitted to require one additional parking space for ADUs, except if the ADU is located within a half-mile from any commuter rail station, subway station, ferry terminal, or bus station
- The law preempts almost all local authority and existing regulations on ADUs
- Municipal bylaws must comply with the new ADU rules by February 2, 2025
- The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is promulgating regulations to ensure smooth implementation when this portion of the law goes into effect in February 2025
This law is part of a broader effort to address rising housing costs and increase housing production across Massachusetts.
