Would you be interested in multi-generation living?

[CanadianJohn]

I have relatives in England. They have bought a very large house in the country (about 4 miles from a small city), and remodelled it so it has three entirely separate homes; separate entrances, living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. The house was originally built as a small hotel/conference centre.

• They (in their 50's) live in one part;
• her parents (in their late 70's) live in another part;
• the third part is occupied by their daughter, her partner, and their children.

I have no idea how they work out "rent", etc.

Would you like to live like this, or would you prefer more distance from your relatives?

Not in a bazillion years. DM asks often if we could buy a house with an annexe for her to live in, and my response is always absolutely not.

4 detached homes like that is not multi generation living. You’re hardly running into each other on a staircase, or trying to organise food for all

Fuck no. I'm of the 'Get out as early as you can and don't have any kids yourself' school of thought.

Maybe with my kids. Definitely not with my parents.

I would do a version of this with all my lovely female friends. We've often talked about it!