WELCOME! …WHAT IS A BACKYARD COTTAGE?

BACKYARD COTTAGES are formally known as detached Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Backyard Cottages are separate housing units built in the backyards of residential properties. In July 2019, Arlington County officially made the change to the zoning ordinance to now allow new detached units to be built and other jurisdictions are following suit.

The ability to now legally add a Backyard Cottage creates a great opportunity for single-family home residents. There are many benefits & uses from investing in a Backyard Cottage, including long-term rental income, for a family member, or flexible space to serve immediate or future needs.

These Backyard Cottages have become incredibly popular in urban cities on the west coast, like Seattle, Portland, LA & Vancouver, over the last few years. We are excited to be a part of this new wave that has made its way over to Northern Virginia.

Backyard Cottages is the leading builder of Detached ADUs within Arlington County, with seven (7) completed builds (shown on map below) and more on the horizon, including a Backyard Cottage + Classic Cottage (Single-Family Home built by Classic Cottages) in the City of Alexandria coming later this Fall 2023.

LUXURY kitchenS

Backyard Cottages ADU’s are complete with your everyday living necessities including refrigerator, stove top, oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink, and plenty of cabinet storage space. Optional island configuration allows for additional storage and seating.

SOCIAL LIVING ROOMS

Backyard Cottages are always open concept which means your living space is really the entire ADU space, including this little nook right off the kitchen for when you want to sit back, relax and take an afternoon snooze.

multi-purpose bedroomS

All Backyard Cottages bedrooms serve multiple functions. With this built in feature, including storage under the bed, you are able to maximize your storage space. Cabinet space on either side and cubbies above the bed allow the storage of all personal items.