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jatzibatzi29 Nov 2019 14:08Hello everyone,
We are currently in the decision phase about whether to start the house building project next year.
We have received a floor plan for a single-family house with 127sqm (1,367 sq ft) along with a very attractive price offer. It is a prefabricated house with no possibility for modifications. That explains the low price.
What do you think of it? I’m not very happy with the way to the kitchen. It’s quite long and goes through the living room, which is not ideal. But I might be willing to accept that drawback.
At the same time, we are talking with a local carpentry company. We expect to receive an offer and floor plan based on our specifications soon.
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size 530sqm (5,705 sq ft)
Slope no
Plot ratio
Floor area ratio
Building envelope, building line, and setback 3m (10 ft) to neighbor
Edge development
Number of parking spaces 2
Number of floors 1.5
Roof type gable roof
Architectural style traditional
Front door orientation east
Maximum height/limits
Additional specifications
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type single-family house with gable roof
Basement, floors 1.5
Number of occupants, ages 4 people, 34, 29, 2, 2
Room requirements on ground and upper floors An office would be good on the ground floor, but this might be difficult given the size of the house
Office: family use or home office? Not a home office
Overnight guests per year Currently none
Open or closed layout
Conservative or modern construction conservative
Open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining seats 4–8
Fireplace yes
Music/sound wall
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport carport
Utility garden, greenhouse small utility garden
Additional wishes/special features/routine, please also explain why certain things should or should not be included
House design
Designer: planner from a construction company
What do you like? Why? Rooms upstairs are well divided
What do you dislike? Why? The open layout downstairs; ideally, a large kitchen/dining area and a separate living room would be nicer, but the house size likely doesn’t allow this
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 240,000
Personal price limit for the house, including features: 250,000€
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump
If you had to give up certain details or features:
-can give up: separate office, utility room upstairs
-can’t give up: chimney
Why does the design look like it does now?
Standard design from the planner
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Do you consider this floor plan practical for a family of four?
We are currently in the decision phase about whether to start the house building project next year.
We have received a floor plan for a single-family house with 127sqm (1,367 sq ft) along with a very attractive price offer. It is a prefabricated house with no possibility for modifications. That explains the low price.
What do you think of it? I’m not very happy with the way to the kitchen. It’s quite long and goes through the living room, which is not ideal. But I might be willing to accept that drawback.
At the same time, we are talking with a local carpentry company. We expect to receive an offer and floor plan based on our specifications soon.
Development plan/restrictions
Plot size 530sqm (5,705 sq ft)
Slope no
Plot ratio
Floor area ratio
Building envelope, building line, and setback 3m (10 ft) to neighbor
Edge development
Number of parking spaces 2
Number of floors 1.5
Roof type gable roof
Architectural style traditional
Front door orientation east
Maximum height/limits
Additional specifications
Owners’ requirements
Style, roof type, building type single-family house with gable roof
Basement, floors 1.5
Number of occupants, ages 4 people, 34, 29, 2, 2
Room requirements on ground and upper floors An office would be good on the ground floor, but this might be difficult given the size of the house
Office: family use or home office? Not a home office
Overnight guests per year Currently none
Open or closed layout
Conservative or modern construction conservative
Open kitchen, kitchen island
Number of dining seats 4–8
Fireplace yes
Music/sound wall
Balcony, roof terrace no
Garage, carport carport
Utility garden, greenhouse small utility garden
Additional wishes/special features/routine, please also explain why certain things should or should not be included
House design
Designer: planner from a construction company
What do you like? Why? Rooms upstairs are well divided
What do you dislike? Why? The open layout downstairs; ideally, a large kitchen/dining area and a separate living room would be nicer, but the house size likely doesn’t allow this
Price estimate according to architect/planner: 240,000
Personal price limit for the house, including features: 250,000€
Preferred heating technology: air-to-water heat pump
If you had to give up certain details or features:
-can give up: separate office, utility room upstairs
-can’t give up: chimney
Why does the design look like it does now?
Standard design from the planner
What is the most important/basic question about the floor plan summarized in 130 characters?
Do you consider this floor plan practical for a family of four?
Well, so-so.
Why do you particularly like the upper floor? I think it’s completely ruined by the straight staircase.
If I had to choose, it wouldn’t be an option because Bedroom 1 is terribly ugly, the dressing room hardly has space for tall wardrobes, and the bathroom is like a maze. On the ground floor, I would definitely swap the kitchen and the chill-out room. I would also combine the space under the stairs with the pantry and move the door to the left side according to the plan. But, of course, nothing is allowed to be changed...
Why do you particularly like the upper floor? I think it’s completely ruined by the straight staircase.
If I had to choose, it wouldn’t be an option because Bedroom 1 is terribly ugly, the dressing room hardly has space for tall wardrobes, and the bathroom is like a maze. On the ground floor, I would definitely swap the kitchen and the chill-out room. I would also combine the space under the stairs with the pantry and move the door to the left side according to the plan. But, of course, nothing is allowed to be changed...
kaho674 schrieb:
If I had to choose, it wouldn’t be an option because Child 1’s room is terribly ugly, the walk-in closet hardly has space for tall cabinets, and the bathroom is a maze. I couldn’t have put it any better.
jatzibatzi schrieb:
Nothing more can be changed about it. That’s also why the price is low. Some clearance sale price tags, as harsh as it sounds, have a very simple reason. Otherwise, it wouldn’t sell at all.
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jatzibatzi schrieb:
We received a floor plan for a single-family house with 127sqm (1367 sq ft) along with a very competitively priced offer.jatzibatzi schrieb:
At the same time, we are in talks with a local timber framing company. We are supposed to receive an offer and floor plan based on our specifications soon.So what is it now? Do you own the land or not?
Are you dependent on the offer or not?
On which land plot is the timber framing company planning their design?
I can tolerate the compromise of an impractical design if it’s just two of us.
As a family, I find it impossible. The upper floor is the absolute worst!!!
Tip: With 127sqm (1367 sq ft), avoid a straight staircase!
Actually, a pretty good design.
What I noticed: The passage in the living room between the sofa and the dining table, or between the dining table and the counter, might be a bit tight.
I would estimate the total distance from the wall to the counter is 5m (16.4 ft). With a 2m (6.6 ft) sofa and a 2m (6.6 ft) dining table, that leaves about 50cm (20 inches) of walkway on each side, which can feel quite narrow and would make sitting comfortably at the counter difficult.
I don’t think the upper floor is bad at all. For Child 1, you could install cabinets under the sloped roof and place a desk in the higher area.
I also think that the straight staircase fits this floor plan very well.
What I noticed: The passage in the living room between the sofa and the dining table, or between the dining table and the counter, might be a bit tight.
I would estimate the total distance from the wall to the counter is 5m (16.4 ft). With a 2m (6.6 ft) sofa and a 2m (6.6 ft) dining table, that leaves about 50cm (20 inches) of walkway on each side, which can feel quite narrow and would make sitting comfortably at the counter difficult.
I don’t think the upper floor is bad at all. For Child 1, you could install cabinets under the sloped roof and place a desk in the higher area.
I also think that the straight staircase fits this floor plan very well.
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Matthew033 Dec 2019 11:31ypg schrieb:
Tip: Avoid using a straight staircase for 127m² (1370 sq ft)! This.
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