Carriage House

Traditionally a two-story outbuilding. The ground floor was used for storing carriages (buggies) and harnesses, while the upper level was often living space for the coachman or staff. Traditionally a two-story outbuilding. The ground floor was used for storing carriages (buggies) and harnesses, while the upper level was often living space for the coachman or staff. 

• The Royal Mews (Buckingham Palace, London): A premier example of a working mews containing stables, carriage houses, and staff accommodation.
• Mark Twain/Samuel Clemens Carriage House (Hartford, CT): A historic carriage house on the grounds of a large residence.
• Modern Repurposed Carriage House: A converted outbuilding on a private property, now serving as a home office, guest suite, or garage.
• Zero-Lot-Line Carriage Home: A modern single-family home constructed in the style of an original carriage house, sharing a wall with another house, often found in planned developments.