Retirement

Bungalows are truly the most ideal home for a final living spot. They tend to be a low house that's closer to the ground with a broad front porch and typically has no second floor. It's an ideal final living spot due to minimal moving, going up and down stairs, and generally living in a smaller space as opposed to a large family house. Bungalows have a long history and they actually started in Asia. Internationally it holds a ton of different meanings, but they all generally mean 'low-rise'. The first U.S. bungalow was actually used after the First World War in California. Here are seven of the best retirement-worthy bungalows. 1. The Quest, UK, by Ström Architects Ström Architects This bungalow is absolutely stunning. It features a visibly lowrise house and appears to be one story tall. It also features a protective parking spot for drivers who don't need to deal with the hassle of an actual parking garage. It's a very contemporary style home featuring ceiling-to-floor glass windows. 2. The Tepoztlán Bungalow, Mexico, by Cadaval & Solà-Morales Cadaval & Solà-Morales This bungalow is perfect for a couple who is looking for a modern style home that has beautiful scenery as well. Perched on top of a slope, it allows both the residents and the passersby to relish in the beautiful green scenery of the front half of the property. 3. Escu, Australia, by Bijl Architecture Bijl Architecture This refurbished bungalow was built in 1960 in Sydney, Australia. The one-story house has been renovated to enhance the natural light from the outside to give way to a cozy yet open interior. 4. Courtyard Housing, UK, by Patel Taylor Patel Taylor This set of bungalows is a concept for a low-rise version of a condominium. It has both modern and old-fashioned nods to it with the contemporary, new-style doors and vintage-looking bricks that garner the house along with the chimney. View more gorgeous bungalows by reading more on the NEXT page... 5. Leedon Park, Singapore, by Ipli Architects Ipli Architects At the request of a client, this bungalow is bush-hammered and board-marked concrete that meshes into the garden side. It's very unique looking per the materials used but is certainly a gorgeously polished piece. 6. Roof House, Denmark, by Leth & Gori Leth & Gori This stunning bungalow is similar to the previous one in that it is extremely unique and pushes the envelope of traditional bungalows. While this bungalow features ceiling-to-floor glass windows, also features skylights for ample natural lighting and elevated sleeping platforms. 7. Urban Collage, France, by Maison Edouard François Maison Edouard François De Zeen describes it best as a "mixture of different residential typologies, with gabled bungalows scattered over the rooftops of apartment blocks that are placed on rows of narrow townhouses". It's definitely a different type of bungalow setup for those who are feeling adventurous. Please SHARE this article if you're considering a bungalow!