Jean

I explored several wonderful retirement homes in Claremont, and I have many friends there, but nothing felt quite right. When this option came up, this is the answer. With an ADU, I realized I could have the independence I want while staying close to my family.

Customizing the ADU had so many advantages over the pre-fab options

Talking to Adam made everything clear. We learned that customizing the ADU had so many advantages over the pre-fab options. He explained that with a custom plan, everything would be planned from the start, avoiding the issues that can come with prefab models. For the first time, I had full input on the details of my home.

To get this much input into the actual plan…

My previous home was built by someone else, so it was exciting to finally shape a space myself. To get this much input into the actual plan…—from choosing my own lighting over the island to designing a blue and white home that I’m truly looking forward to.

I wanted the ADU where I have a view of the mountains.

One of the most important things for me was the view. I wanted the ADU where I have a view of the mountains. That’s why we positioned everything just right—so I can sit in the corner with my paper and look out at the mountains every day.

I feel at peace with this decision and look forward to spending my last years living here

We’ve shared wonderful memories of the grandkids running around the yard, and the idea that my son’s family can move into the main house and be so comfortable means everything. I feel at peace with this decision and look forward to spending my last years living here—in a home made exactly for me.