Inside a Luxury Multi-Use Garden Office and Gym

Chris, a homeowner in Essex, set out with a clear ambition: to create a dedicated space at the bottom of his garden that could function as both a home office and a gym, while also acting as an extension of the home for entertaining.

Chris says: “The garden was always planned to have a room of some description at the bottom. We wanted an office and a gym, something that could also work as an extension of the house when we are entertaining.”

Brand: Green Retreats | Model: X1 | Size: 8.3m x 3.3m 

Project Details:

Location: Essex

Building: X1 by Green Retreats

Use: Home Office and Gym

Size: 8.3m x 3.3m

Specification: Graphite and Copper

Starting from: £65,700

Designing for Daily Life.

The chosen building, measuring 8.3m x 3.3m, sits neatly along the back of the garden, creating a long, linear space that supports multiple uses without compromise. Transformed into the ultimate garden office and garden gym, in one!



Chris says: “We wanted something that could do both, a proper place to work, but also somewhere to train and use every day.”

Modern garden office and gym with air-conditioning

Interiors to Inspire.

Inside, the layout balances productivity and wellbeing. One end functions as a focused garden office workspace, while the other accommodates home gym equipment, with the flexibility to adapt as needs evolve. Full-width sliding glass doors maximise natural light and maintain a strong connection to the garden, enhancing both usability and atmosphere.



Chris says: “That short walk down the garden makes a huge difference. You feel like you are going to work, rather than just sitting somewhere else in the house.”

Tranquil garden office space, perfect for entertaining too. 

Choosing Confidence and Quality.

For Chris, the decision extended beyond the building itself. The ability to visit a showroom, experience the design in person, and understand the full process from concept to completion played a key role.

A fully managed approach from Green Retreats, covering design, manufacture and installation, provided reassurance that the project would be handled seamlessly by one experienced team. Combined with year-round usability and professional installation, the result is a space designed not as an outbuilding, but as a lasting addition to the home that also adds proven value (between 5% and 15%).

The End Result.

Now complete, the garden room has become part of Chris’s everyday routine, supporting work, fitness and downtime in equal measure.



Chris says: “It is something we use daily, whether that is for work, training, or just spending time out here. It has been a fantastic addition to our home.”

Garden office with gorgeous views to help you switch on and off.

Why a Garden Office and Gym Combo Might Be Right for You?

Garden offices and garden gyms are a game-changer for your lifestyle, offering convenience and privacy so you can find the time to work and workout at home without distraction.