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We have now decided on the location where we want to build. It is a new residential development. There are several adjacent plots being sold by the local authority. They are shown on a sketch with specific sizes. However, the responsible staff member said they are flexible regarding the size when allocating the plots, so the boundaries can still be adjusted.
Now I’m wondering what the ideal plot size would be. I can’t really imagine how much space remains for the garden once the house is built, depending on whether the plot is 500, 700, 1000 square meters (about 5,400, 7,500, 10,800 square feet) or more. Maybe you can help me with this.
We want a play area for the children with a climbing tower and a trampoline, space for a rotary clothesline, possibly a small pool, a spot to set up a gazebo, a fenced area for our indoor-only cats, and still some lawn – so that everything doesn’t feel cramped.
If the house has a footprint of around 200 square meters (including the garage) (about 2,150 square feet), what do you think, how big should the plot be? I know this is ultimately subjective and depends on what feels big enough for each person, but what would you suggest? Thanks in advance!
We have now decided on the location where we want to build. It is a new residential development. There are several adjacent plots being sold by the local authority. They are shown on a sketch with specific sizes. However, the responsible staff member said they are flexible regarding the size when allocating the plots, so the boundaries can still be adjusted.
Now I’m wondering what the ideal plot size would be. I can’t really imagine how much space remains for the garden once the house is built, depending on whether the plot is 500, 700, 1000 square meters (about 5,400, 7,500, 10,800 square feet) or more. Maybe you can help me with this.
We want a play area for the children with a climbing tower and a trampoline, space for a rotary clothesline, possibly a small pool, a spot to set up a gazebo, a fenced area for our indoor-only cats, and still some lawn – so that everything doesn’t feel cramped.
If the house has a footprint of around 200 square meters (including the garage) (about 2,150 square feet), what do you think, how big should the plot be? I know this is ultimately subjective and depends on what feels big enough for each person, but what would you suggest? Thanks in advance!
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nordanney21 Oct 2015 12:13From 300 sqm (approximately 3,230 sq ft) onwards, the space is sufficient for your needs. If it’s larger, it will of course be more spacious but will also require more maintenance.
Ultimately, it’s a matter of cost. With similar requirements (a large climbing frame from Wickey, a 4 m (13 ft) pool with a terrace, a large trampoline, a rotary clothesline, a garden shed, among other things), we chose a plot of 830 sqm (about 8,930 sq ft). In our area, this costs around 220-240 €/sqm (about 20-22 USD/sq ft), which is still quite affordable.
Ultimately, it’s a matter of cost. With similar requirements (a large climbing frame from Wickey, a 4 m (13 ft) pool with a terrace, a large trampoline, a rotary clothesline, a garden shed, among other things), we chose a plot of 830 sqm (about 8,930 sq ft). In our area, this costs around 220-240 €/sqm (about 20-22 USD/sq ft), which is still quite affordable.
Take your building and mentally place it on the plot. What distances should or would you want to keep? Usually, the area in front of the house is larger, so don’t calculate too narrowly. Another important factor is, of course, the price. Overall, it’s an important decision that is difficult to change later.
And always keep in mind, the whole thing needs to be maintained somehow and costs money. We were also offered some plots of 1,500 sqm (16,145 sq ft) that were not much more expensive than 800 sqm (8,611 sq ft) plots, but as mentioned, who is going to take care of all that?
And always keep in mind, the whole thing needs to be maintained somehow and costs money. We were also offered some plots of 1,500 sqm (16,145 sq ft) that were not much more expensive than 800 sqm (8,611 sq ft) plots, but as mentioned, who is going to take care of all that?
nordanney schrieb:
...We decided on a similar list of features (large climbing frame from Wickey, 4m (13 feet) pool with terrace, large trampoline, rotary clothesline, garden shed, among others) for an 830 m² (10,000 sq ft) plot. For us, at 220–240€/m², it was still relatively affordable.And how good or bad was the decision to go with 830 m² (10,000 sq ft)?
How large is your building footprint?
Sketching is always helpful. If you are already planning on a specific plot of land, it’s also a good idea to check whether neighbors have already built nearby. This can sometimes result in awkward corners, for example, if there is already a garage on the property boundary or one is planned. We, for instance, have to set back 6 meters (20 feet) from the street frontage. With a 30-meter (98 feet) frontage, that means about 200 square meters (2,150 square feet) of land used for the front garden and driveway to the garage, which is then missing from the backyard.
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