ᐅ Choosing a Plot for a Semi-Detached House – Which One Would You Choose?
Created on: 18 Jun 2018 13:27
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Occorim
Hello everyone,
Finally, the time has come for us too!
A new housing development is being created in our town, and we would like to apply for a plot of land there. Currently, we have two plots in close consideration; please see the attached images (parcel 2626 and 2627). The plots are intended for building a duplex. I have a few questions and would appreciate your advice.
1. Which plot would you prefer and why?
2. How do you see the shading, especially in the afternoon/evening, once the neighboring buildings are completed? We like to spend time in the garden in the evenings (after work).
3. Do you see any disadvantages with the long, narrow “pipe-shaped” plot?
Are there any other points we should consider?
Thank you very much in advance for your help!
Finally, the time has come for us too!
A new housing development is being created in our town, and we would like to apply for a plot of land there. Currently, we have two plots in close consideration; please see the attached images (parcel 2626 and 2627). The plots are intended for building a duplex. I have a few questions and would appreciate your advice.
1. Which plot would you prefer and why?
2. How do you see the shading, especially in the afternoon/evening, once the neighboring buildings are completed? We like to spend time in the garden in the evenings (after work).
3. Do you see any disadvantages with the long, narrow “pipe-shaped” plot?
Are there any other points we should consider?
Thank you very much in advance for your help!
I'll be direct: all the plots are quite awkwardly shaped. And they are being sold through bidding... I would think twice about it.
You’re expected to pay for about 750 sqm (8,070 sq ft) by highest bid and then you get a frustratingly narrow building envelope and have to construct a semi-detached house with unknown specifications.
You’re expected to pay for about 750 sqm (8,070 sq ft) by highest bid and then you get a frustratingly narrow building envelope and have to construct a semi-detached house with unknown specifications.
Alex85 schrieb:
You’re supposed to pay around 750 sqm (8,073 sq ft) at auction and then get such a frustrating building plot and have to build a semi-detached house with a stranger. Yes, the best part about bidding is this: later you hear over the garden fence that the person with the smaller lot actually paid more. "Bitterness makes you happy" probably doesn’t apply in this neighborhood ;-)
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11ant schrieb:
Yes, it is. Nowadays, people who build semi-detached houses rarely fully understand this housing type. They’re usually individual builders who simply don’t have enough money for a plot that allows setbacks on both sides. In at least one of two dimensions (with or without a basement, solid construction or timber frame), differing opinions are likely. And many want to push through their own ideas on principle.
Even whether to hire an architect at all is a point of contention. Just read through builders’ forums: the majority (especially those with a tight plot budget) think that an architect will cost them money they’d rather spend on extras (and believe the builder’s planner comes free).It’s understandable that a semi-detached house is chosen due to financial constraints. This also applies to us, as the only plot suitable for a detached house in this development, at 1271 m² (13,677 sq ft), exceeds our budget. Overall, of the nearly 50 remaining plots available for private buyers (including semi-detached and terraced houses), only two have an area larger than 450 m² (4,844 sq ft) – these are precisely the two we included in our shortlist. And these are "only" semi-detached houses as well. If we were unwilling to accept this compromise or risk, this development would not be suitable for us.
11ant schrieb:
The building envelope will definitely not be shifted.Understood, that was to be expected.
Alex85 schrieb:
I’ll be frank: all the plots are quite awkwardly shaped. And you still have to bid for them ... I would think twice.
You’re supposed to pay around 750 m² (8,073 sq ft) at auction price and then get such a tricky building envelope and have to build a semi-detached house with an unknown partner.Direct feedback is appreciated! We have often found that people tend to talk up the qualities of plots, so an objective outside perspective really helps.
Thank you all for the answers and information so far.
So, we also built a semi-detached house – we purchased the plot including the shell construction from the bricklayer. There was already a rough floor plan, but the architect wasn’t exactly the best, to put it mildly 😉
That didn’t really matter – we contracted each trade separately with the construction supervisor.
We didn’t know our neighbors before buying either, but they are friendly, like most families in the new development area.
We both built without basements, and we would have done the same even if they had wanted one.
We had to agree on:
- Roof tiles
- The shape of the roof soffit
- Gutter material
- The facade, meaning the exact brick type
- Window color
- Mortar joint color
Of course, this was also influenced by the development plan, which could have imposed many more restrictions. I would definitely clarify this in advance for a semi-detached house.
It often goes like this: first come, first served, so whoever comes first gets to choose everything, and the second has to accept what’s left 😉
That didn’t really matter – we contracted each trade separately with the construction supervisor.
We didn’t know our neighbors before buying either, but they are friendly, like most families in the new development area.
We both built without basements, and we would have done the same even if they had wanted one.
We had to agree on:
- Roof tiles
- The shape of the roof soffit
- Gutter material
- The facade, meaning the exact brick type
- Window color
- Mortar joint color
Of course, this was also influenced by the development plan, which could have imposed many more restrictions. I would definitely clarify this in advance for a semi-detached house.
It often goes like this: first come, first served, so whoever comes first gets to choose everything, and the second has to accept what’s left 😉
Occorim schrieb:
since the only plot for a single-family house in this residential area with 1271 m² (13700 sq ft) exceeds the budget. Oh, that sounds like a size you could split, so you could partner up with someone you know for a semi-detached house (and clarify beforehand who will design both buildings). But I’m also not quite happy with the usage templates here, so maybe consider a different residential area?
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Yes, the plots are unfortunately awkwardly shaped. However, I think this overly negative view is not justified.
The original poster has probably already faced several setbacks on paper and experienced frustration because they cannot afford it or because plots are not frequently sold in their area.
You can arrange the carports in the center, place a partial terrace and south-facing sun windows in the middle of the plot, which would also be sheltered by the carport. After all, there is not just the standard semi-detached house design. This way, you don’t just have the boring emptiness of a lawn, but several garden areas. In 20 years, these gardens will look more charming than the standard north-facing yard with a slapped-on carport, terrace in the back, and lawn.
I would choose plot 26, as you even get sun in the northwest during summer there 🙂
The original poster has probably already faced several setbacks on paper and experienced frustration because they cannot afford it or because plots are not frequently sold in their area.
You can arrange the carports in the center, place a partial terrace and south-facing sun windows in the middle of the plot, which would also be sheltered by the carport. After all, there is not just the standard semi-detached house design. This way, you don’t just have the boring emptiness of a lawn, but several garden areas. In 20 years, these gardens will look more charming than the standard north-facing yard with a slapped-on carport, terrace in the back, and lawn.
I would choose plot 26, as you even get sun in the northwest during summer there 🙂
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