Hello everyone,
I more or less stumbled upon a plot of land after someone let their reservation expire.
The plot is about 606 square meters (6,521 square feet), according to my "measurement" approximately 18.10 meters by 33.50 meters (60 feet by 110 feet), not officially surveyed yet, and now I’m wondering exactly what I can do with it.
The development plan sets out the following for "my plot":
Here I have placed an example house measuring 9.60 meters by 11.95 meters (31.5 feet by 39 feet), which I like based on my initial review (Viebrockhaus Edition 600).
Next to the house, in the 5.50-meter (18 feet) wide space there would be a carport – is that enough space for two parking spots? I would prefer not to make the house narrower just to accommodate vehicles... but then there’s hardly any room left for fencing?!
The terrace and garden at the back are, of course, limited by the tall trees – but that’s a compromise I’ll have to accept.
I’ve never built a house in my life before... so this is my first time dealing with this topic in detail. What would you do in this situation? Make the house a bit smaller?
If you need more information, just ask – as I said, I’m a beginner and eager to learn 🙂
My wishes are:
- Starting from 160 square meters (1,722 square feet) upwards
- I’m currently thinking about a basement and budget around $100k extra for it
- I don’t like long corridors
Once the plot situation is reasonably clear, I’d like to hear your advice on floor plans – that will surely be a more extensive topic.
Best regards
I more or less stumbled upon a plot of land after someone let their reservation expire.
The plot is about 606 square meters (6,521 square feet), according to my "measurement" approximately 18.10 meters by 33.50 meters (60 feet by 110 feet), not officially surveyed yet, and now I’m wondering exactly what I can do with it.
The development plan sets out the following for "my plot":
- 0.35 floor area ratio
- Single-story buildings only
- Maximum building height 10 meters (33 feet)
- Eave height max 4.50 meters (15 feet)
- One driveway with max width of 4 meters (13 feet)
- Two parking spaces are mandatory
- Roof pitch between 15° and 51°
- Roofs of garages etc. may differ in shape
- Garages, carports, and ancillary buildings as defined by §14 (1) of the building use ordinance, which are buildings, must not exceed the street-side building boundaries of the access roads.
- Dormers and roof recesses: the total length of dormers or roof recesses per roof side may not exceed 50% of the total length of that roof side.
- Standard distance to property boundary is 3 meters (10 feet)
- In the southern area, there is an 8-meter (26 feet) deep strip across the full width of the plot (approx. 18 meters (60 feet)) where trees and shrubs must be preserved. This area is quite densely vegetated and reaches heights up to 10 meters (33 feet) – I’ve tried to visualize this below
- In the middle of this vegetation is a downward slope... the building boundary to this strip was reduced from the normal 3 meters to 2 meters (7 feet) so the plots aren’t too restricted.
Here I have placed an example house measuring 9.60 meters by 11.95 meters (31.5 feet by 39 feet), which I like based on my initial review (Viebrockhaus Edition 600).
Next to the house, in the 5.50-meter (18 feet) wide space there would be a carport – is that enough space for two parking spots? I would prefer not to make the house narrower just to accommodate vehicles... but then there’s hardly any room left for fencing?!
The terrace and garden at the back are, of course, limited by the tall trees – but that’s a compromise I’ll have to accept.
I’ve never built a house in my life before... so this is my first time dealing with this topic in detail. What would you do in this situation? Make the house a bit smaller?
If you need more information, just ask – as I said, I’m a beginner and eager to learn 🙂
My wishes are:
- Starting from 160 square meters (1,722 square feet) upwards
- I’m currently thinking about a basement and budget around $100k extra for it
- I don’t like long corridors
Once the plot situation is reasonably clear, I’d like to hear your advice on floor plans – that will surely be a more extensive topic.
Best regards
W
WilderSueden21 Jan 2021 22:34Pipes can be an issue, but this can be solved by making them longer and possibly installing a circulation pump. Of course, that costs money and is not ideal. A bigger problem is that the staircase is not exactly in the middle, which causes issues with the layout.
Overall, I have to say that I don’t find the design ideal. For over 170 sqm (approximately 1830 sq ft), the rooms all seem relatively small, except for the 60 sqm (approximately 645 sq ft) living kitchen, which, however, feels quite small in the kitchen area. Also, 90 cm (35 inches) showers seem quite tight given the size and budget. Part of the problem is, for example, the sloping roof in the walk-in closet. Sloping roofs are great for placing a bed underneath, but they are not so good for wardrobes, and the same applies to offices, unless there is a dormer. With a 4.50 m (15 ft) eaves height, you will likely need to have a half-floor above.
More generally, I’m noticing that you are repeating our previous mistake by jumping from one prefab design to another without being clear about what you actually need. In the end, you end up with three completely different floor plans from three completely different manufacturers and have to compare apples and oranges to make a decision.
Overall, I have to say that I don’t find the design ideal. For over 170 sqm (approximately 1830 sq ft), the rooms all seem relatively small, except for the 60 sqm (approximately 645 sq ft) living kitchen, which, however, feels quite small in the kitchen area. Also, 90 cm (35 inches) showers seem quite tight given the size and budget. Part of the problem is, for example, the sloping roof in the walk-in closet. Sloping roofs are great for placing a bed underneath, but they are not so good for wardrobes, and the same applies to offices, unless there is a dormer. With a 4.50 m (15 ft) eaves height, you will likely need to have a half-floor above.
More generally, I’m noticing that you are repeating our previous mistake by jumping from one prefab design to another without being clear about what you actually need. In the end, you end up with three completely different floor plans from three completely different manufacturers and have to compare apples and oranges to make a decision.
WilderSueden schrieb:
In my personal opinion, a second kitchen only makes sense if you have staff who are supposed to cook discreetly when guests are over.I would like something like that. But I built without it. I didn’t consider it practical and it conflicted severely with my ideal floor plan.WilderSueden schrieb:
I wouldn’t add a second kitchen just to have a place to put dirty dishes, especially not 2 meters (6.5 feet) away from the main kitchen.No, that’s silly.WilderSueden schrieb:
The hallway also feels a bit tight.Upstairs, a small disaster. Fortunately, it’s dark and no one sees it 😉SaschaL schrieb:
Bay window facing the neighbor’s house?-SaschaL schrieb:
Bedroom facing the street – would you do that?Why not? We probably wouldn’t build the bedroom facing south anymore.SaschaL schrieb:
Wardrobe “half closed” like that, or remove the walls there?Wardrobe? Clothes mania? Always closed.SaschaL schrieb:
The dressing room isn’t ideal since the closet width is limited by the sloped roof... how would you solve that?Different floor plan. Also on the ground floor.I have to say, I don’t like Viebrockhaus’s concept. They market themselves as elite, but many things are quite outdated.
Also the floor plans and their modifications.
SaschaL schrieb:
I assume you can’t mirror the upper floor separately from the ground floor, because of the pipes for the bathroom, etc., right?You can do a lot. And Viebrockhaus can do it, too. Our builder almost built everything exactly how we wanted – without extra cost. But you should consider the reasoning and downsides behind such changes.@ypg: I’m still at the beginning stage and have initially chosen Viebrockhaus because several acquaintances had good experiences. You also mentioned that a custom design might make sense here, and I am currently looking for architects and considering that... If you say you don’t like Viebrockhaus: Do you have any recommendations for a general contractor (GC) who made a better impression on you? Without any experience, it’s difficult for me as a layperson—most of them have a nice website...
SaschaL schrieb:
Do you have tips for a general contractor who makes a better impression on you? Without experience, it’s difficult for me as a layperson – most have a nice website anyway... Even though the question was addressed to Yvonne, I have an answer too: for the most recommended construction companies, web design is often neglected; you can tell because their website still wishes you a Happy New Year 2016 :-)
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Oh, right... The question is obviously for everyone. Any advice is gratefully accepted. I just need to consider how I can evaluate them afterwards. Just because they don’t have a nice website doesn’t mean they aren’t good. Is it common to ask for references there and to directly contact former clients to hear about their experiences?
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