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A house with an outbuilding is a property that has a separate building that is not connected to the main house. Outbuildings are also known as accessory buildings or dependencies. They can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
Practical use
Barns, garages, sheds, pool houses, tree houses, greenhouses, playhouses, pergolas, ponds, and sauna cabins
Defining property lines
Outbuildings can help show where the yard ends and the property line begins.
Setting boundaries
Laws may use outbuildings to set boundaries for hunting or other activities.

Outbuildings can be pre-constructed and transported to the property, or they can be built on-site. They can vary in design, size, and construction materials.

In some cases, outbuildings can be converted into a home or liveable room for family members. This is usually permitted if the family member still uses the main house for most of their needs.