Hello everyone,
I’m new to this forum and have a question about our building project. We have the opportunity to purchase a discounted building plot (approx. 350m2 (3750 sq ft)) for a semi-detached house in the outskirts of Munich. The contract for this is already available to us.
The plot for the other half of the house was sold four months ago. Last week, I was able to get in touch with our future building partners, who already have approval for the following semi-detached house:
- Model Danwood 116w
- Gable roof
- No basement
- 2 full floors, no option for attic space
- Dimensions 10.2 x 7 m (33.5 x 23 ft)
- Wall height 6.2 m (20.3 ft)
- Roof pitch 25°
- Total living area 116 m2 (1248 sq ft)
And here lies the catch: we are a family with soon two children and a need for a large home office. Therefore, 116m2 (1248 sq ft) is definitely too little space for us. After consulting with the local building authority, it would be possible to keep the length of 10.2m (33.5 ft) that borders the neighbor but build our half wider (up to 9 m (29.5 ft)). Also, building without a basement is not an option for us. Then we would have:
- Basement
- Ground floor plus attic with external dimensions 10.2 x 9 m (33.5 x 29.5 ft)
So, I think we could realize about 135–140 m2 (1453–1507 sq ft) of living space.
Now my question to the forum: would you build such an asymmetrical semi-detached house?
Of course, it’s frustrating to have to adapt to the shallow roof pitch and limited length. At the same time, it might also be nice to have two relatively spacious floors. There would of course be the option to decline the plot altogether – but given its location and price, that is not our preferred choice.
Maybe someone has experience or tips for a rather unconventional semi-detached house! We appreciate any feedback.
I’m new to this forum and have a question about our building project. We have the opportunity to purchase a discounted building plot (approx. 350m2 (3750 sq ft)) for a semi-detached house in the outskirts of Munich. The contract for this is already available to us.
The plot for the other half of the house was sold four months ago. Last week, I was able to get in touch with our future building partners, who already have approval for the following semi-detached house:
- Model Danwood 116w
- Gable roof
- No basement
- 2 full floors, no option for attic space
- Dimensions 10.2 x 7 m (33.5 x 23 ft)
- Wall height 6.2 m (20.3 ft)
- Roof pitch 25°
- Total living area 116 m2 (1248 sq ft)
And here lies the catch: we are a family with soon two children and a need for a large home office. Therefore, 116m2 (1248 sq ft) is definitely too little space for us. After consulting with the local building authority, it would be possible to keep the length of 10.2m (33.5 ft) that borders the neighbor but build our half wider (up to 9 m (29.5 ft)). Also, building without a basement is not an option for us. Then we would have:
- Basement
- Ground floor plus attic with external dimensions 10.2 x 9 m (33.5 x 29.5 ft)
So, I think we could realize about 135–140 m2 (1453–1507 sq ft) of living space.
Now my question to the forum: would you build such an asymmetrical semi-detached house?
Of course, it’s frustrating to have to adapt to the shallow roof pitch and limited length. At the same time, it might also be nice to have two relatively spacious floors. There would of course be the option to decline the plot altogether – but given its location and price, that is not our preferred choice.
Maybe someone has experience or tips for a rather unconventional semi-detached house! We appreciate any feedback.
Fraumaunz schrieb:
At the top left is a part of the recess for the cistern, which measures 6 x 6 m (20 x 20 ft) in total. What does that mean? Can the driveway be planned there?
Fraumaunz schrieb:
The living area wouldn’t be 150 m² (1,615 ft²), but rather around 135 m² (1,450 ft²) including walls and staircases. No, more like over 155 m² (1,670 ft²). I have drawn it. However, I calculate the full floor area and definitely don’t subtract areas under stairs like in apartment construction. That distorts your calculation.
Fraumaunz schrieb:
550k would be approximately our pain threshold. Is that for the house only or including additional construction costs and landscaping?
Fraumaunz schrieb:
Cost estimate of about 530k for the project including basement Yes, you’d need to know the scope of work description. If it’s a standard scope of work, then I would add another 40-50,000 for earthworks, disposal, and special features on top of that estimate.
Fraumaunz schrieb:
Honestly, I don’t find this post helpful at all... The plot is flat, so it’s not on a slope.
Having a basement is important to us, and we’re trying to explore practical options for it.
The current plan is either a) to discuss with the other party about them lowering a wall during their earthworks down to the end of our basement, or b) to quickly agree with a builder and designer to at least construct the basement before the concrete slab is poured. a) is – as I already suggested – a crazy idea,
b) would be my first choice for plan B (plan A being, as said, not to build a basement against the landowner’s opposition).
Was this “helpful” enough now?
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motorradsilke10 Apr 2025 07:17ypg schrieb:
Personally, I would always want to avoid a basement. It only creates storage space, after all. This is a common misunderstanding around here. A basement can be much more than just storage space.
If you raise it about one meter (3 feet) above ground level, you can add large windows and create fully usable rooms. Without expensive and vulnerable skylights and without awkward sloping ceilings.
Space for a laundry room, technical equipment, office, workshop for those who want to work year-round, hobby room, and even children’s bedrooms.
motorradsilke schrieb:
If you raise it one meter (3 feet 3 inches) above ground level, you can give it great windows.Exactly! I wrote here:ypg schrieb:
And you could also create living space in the basement if it’s built to be habitable. There are basements with a larger footprint than the ground floor, where you can plan a roof window at ground level. Or, more conventionally, a light well for a larger window.ypg schrieb:
Actually, as someone who opposes underground floors, I still wanted to support this,This concerns a specific building project. So, there’s no need to go in circles or misuse individual parts of a post.M
motorradsilke10 Apr 2025 07:34ypg schrieb:
This is about a specific construction project. So there’s no need to go around in circles or take individual passages from a post out of context.
Yes, and exactly for this construction project, you say that it would only create storage space. Although the original poster clearly states that the basement is non-negotiable because they want the space.
motorradsilke schrieb:
Yes, and in this specific construction project, you then say that it would only create storage space.No, please differentiate between statements where personal opinions are expressed in general (such as the quote from me that you used) and the direct advice related to this construction project.Similar topics