Gailmont Drive | Garden Suite

Hamilton

Property Type: Single-Family Bungalow with Rear Yard

Project Overview:
This project adds value without touching the existing home. Our team proposed a brand-new garden suite located in the rear yard of a standard single-family lot—creating a 2-unit property while preserving the original bungalow as-is. This is a textbook example of gentle density that adds rental or extended family space without the need for severance, additions, or major disruption.

Scope & Strategy:

• Designed a fully self-contained garden suite, with its own kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area, and mechanical systems.

• Ensured full compliance with local bylaw requirements, including setbacks, maximum lot coverage, building height, and servicing access.

• Maintained the visual appeal and privacy of the existing bungalow through thoughtful siting, fencing, and orientation.

Challenges Solved:

• Navigated local regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and ensured fire separation, servicing, and emergency access.

• Designed around mature tree protection zones and existing landscape features.

• Balanced privacy for both units with window placement, sound buffers, and separate entries.

Investor Benefits:

• Created a legal second dwelling unit on the lot without modifying the primary residence.

• Added a rental-ready space ideal for tenants, in-laws, or future resale value.

• Future-proofed the property for flexible use while complying with housing intensification targets.

Current Status:
Garden suite design underway.