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  • OP, what you are describing is common practice in London boroughs such as Redbridge. In Ealing such sheds are rented out to unfortunate people - usually desperate immigrants - as "flats".
    No man is worth crawling on this earth.

    So much to read, so little time.
  • naf123
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    What about a garden basement? 
  • onylon
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    I would be worried about blocking light and creating a rain shadow in the garden. Making the garden (even more) out of proportion with the house will also limit your market should you chose to sell.

    You spent a huge amount of time working though so it's important to have a practical and comfortable space. If you can find the right design it could be lovely.
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