ᐅ Single-family house with a 75 sqm accessory dwelling unit (ADU) / granny flat
Created on: 20 Oct 2019 11:37
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Kusja90
Hello everyone,
I was advised to post my floor plan here, as there are always good suggestions in this forum.
We have a plot of just under 775 sqm (8340 sq ft) and need at least 3 parking spaces in total – 1.5 per residential unit. Since street parking is not possible in front of the plot, a garage or parking space on the property is very important.
The building envelope measures 12×18 m (39×59 feet).
We are planning a ground floor with one upper floor and a partial basement, with a single-sloped roof.
The current driveway faces north, and the terraces and living room are oriented to the south.
Currently, two adults in their early 30s with one child, more children planned, plus two people in their mid-50s living in the granny flat.
The granny flat should be entirely on the ground floor for age-appropriate living and must have room in the bedroom for a large wardrobe and another room for guests or an office.
The basement will be used for storage and technical equipment including the heating system.
Our key requirements are:
- at least one garage
- bathroom and toilet with windows
- storage room accessible from both living areas
- laundry room on the upper floor
- basement access from the garage
- pantry close to the kitchen
- 3 children’s bedrooms
- separate bathrooms for parents and children
The current design comes from the architect.
I’m unsure about the layout of the ground floor – possibly too much hallway and the living/dining area might be too small. On the upper floor, I wonder if the size of the children’s rooms is appropriate compared to the master bedroom and walk-in closet.
I look forward to your suggestions and ideas! Thank you all!
I was advised to post my floor plan here, as there are always good suggestions in this forum.
We have a plot of just under 775 sqm (8340 sq ft) and need at least 3 parking spaces in total – 1.5 per residential unit. Since street parking is not possible in front of the plot, a garage or parking space on the property is very important.
The building envelope measures 12×18 m (39×59 feet).
We are planning a ground floor with one upper floor and a partial basement, with a single-sloped roof.
The current driveway faces north, and the terraces and living room are oriented to the south.
Currently, two adults in their early 30s with one child, more children planned, plus two people in their mid-50s living in the granny flat.
The granny flat should be entirely on the ground floor for age-appropriate living and must have room in the bedroom for a large wardrobe and another room for guests or an office.
The basement will be used for storage and technical equipment including the heating system.
Our key requirements are:
- at least one garage
- bathroom and toilet with windows
- storage room accessible from both living areas
- laundry room on the upper floor
- basement access from the garage
- pantry close to the kitchen
- 3 children’s bedrooms
- separate bathrooms for parents and children
The current design comes from the architect.
I’m unsure about the layout of the ground floor – possibly too much hallway and the living/dining area might be too small. On the upper floor, I wonder if the size of the children’s rooms is appropriate compared to the master bedroom and walk-in closet.
I look forward to your suggestions and ideas! Thank you all!
Hello @kaho674,
Thank you for the summary. It can certainly be considered a two-family house, as it meets the criteria of a granny flat.
I was hoping for suggestions and ideas in this forum, not to be portrayed as "complaining." I try to answer questions as best as I can.
It is important for us to have the living and dining area as well as the granny flat on the ground floor, but I also realize that we are reaching the limits of the property here.
Thank you for the summary. It can certainly be considered a two-family house, as it meets the criteria of a granny flat.
I was hoping for suggestions and ideas in this forum, not to be portrayed as "complaining." I try to answer questions as best as I can.
It is important for us to have the living and dining area as well as the granny flat on the ground floor, but I also realize that we are reaching the limits of the property here.
I would consider separating the house and garage.
The garage can be quite expensive, especially with partial covering, insulation, etc.
@Escroda made a good point about taking advantage of the slope. That could also create a more relaxed atmosphere.
Why did you decide against it?
Basement level: granny flat with west-facing terrace
Ground floor: your living areas with south-facing terrace
Upper floor: bedrooms
One more level, but a more cost-effective construction (simple rectangle shape)
As a side note – “age-appropriate” is a flexible term. What exactly do you have in mind?
The garage can be quite expensive, especially with partial covering, insulation, etc.
@Escroda made a good point about taking advantage of the slope. That could also create a more relaxed atmosphere.
Why did you decide against it?
Basement level: granny flat with west-facing terrace
Ground floor: your living areas with south-facing terrace
Upper floor: bedrooms
One more level, but a more cost-effective construction (simple rectangle shape)
As a side note – “age-appropriate” is a flexible term. What exactly do you have in mind?
haydee schrieb:
I would consider separating the house and garage.
The garage really costs a lot of money. Sometimes it even has to be built under the house, insulation, etc.
Yes, I had thought about that too, but where else would I put that thing?
haydee schrieb:
If necessary, none at all
You annoy yourself every day over a living space that is too small and doesn’t fit Yes, but the original poster writes that there is zero parking space on the street. I’m not necessarily seeing a garage as essential, but even basic parking spots simply don’t exist here.
The property is just unsuitable for the requirements.
I clearly see the problem here that you end up building two compromises for a lot of money, both of which turn out poorly. Two multipurpose rooms on the ground floor are, in my opinion, one too many here. I could rather imagine placing the “older generation” in the attic and installing an elevator in the stairwell. Or alternatively, partially burying the house with a basement for the elderly and a half-level staircase to the terrace for the rest of the family.
As it is now, I would simply miss the natural light in the rooms.
Kusja90 schrieb:
I try to answer questions as best as I can.
Well, then you probably missed this one here?:https://www.hausbau-forum.de/threads/grundrissplanung-unbedingt-vor-Beitrag-Erstellung-lesen.11714/
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