ᐅ Sloping site with a level terrace at ground floor level

Hello,

we have purchased a building plot with a slight slope. The plot measures 23x23 meters (75x75 feet) and has a height difference of 3 meters (10 feet) from the street to the boundary point.

We do not want a basement but a ground-level terrace instead.
Now we are considering having living spaces in the lower level.

The idea would be to have the living room/kitchen, etc. downstairs and the bedrooms on the ground floor.

Has anyone implemented this and can share their experience, possibly with pictures?

This is common. Also, the other way around, living room and kitchen upstairs.

Is there a building plan / zoning plan? Where is north?

Building envelope? Please upload the site plan from the purchase contract.

Where is the street and where is north?

Some friends of ours have done it this way – it works perfectly fine, so why not?

Nice-Nofret schrieb:

Friends of ours have it like this – works great, so why not?

My wife dislikes the idea of always having to go downstairs for groceries. She also thinks that a "basement" usually has low ceilings.

Many developers advise us to include a basement, as the fill work will be very expensive. But I just can't get used to the idea of having a balcony.

That depends on you and the building regulations regarding how high you plan the attic floors.

Have some of you built your house with a basement, and most here also recommend it if the site elevation allows for it.
Maybe you should read through some floor plan discussions here yourself.
By the way, links are not allowed, as you agreed upon registering here.
Just to get familiar with the elevations and the site, you should try drawing it yourself. You are welcome to upload your drawing here.