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Micha858917 Jan 2020 21:54Good evening,
we had our first appointment last week with a local construction company, and we were so positively impressed that we probably don’t need to look for any other companies, but that’s a different topic...
Today, the architecture department sent me the first draft of the house type we discussed. The more we look at the floor plans, the less certain we feel.
So here is the question: We have two house types from the company to choose from and are undecided because with the smaller house, adding an outbuilding (e.g., behind the carport) might be financially possible sooner or later (about 20m2 (215 sq ft)).
About the types:
House A
Single-family house, gable roof, brick facade, approximately 125m2 (1,345 sq ft), 5 rooms
House B
Single-family house, gable roof, brick facade, approximately 114m2 (1,227 sq ft), 4 rooms
Both houses are constructed with solid masonry and some extras (roller shutters, underfloor heating, walk-in shower in the guest bathroom, etc.) at a cost of about 1700€/m2 (approximately $158 per sq ft).
We currently have one child (about 1 1/2 years old), and a second child is neither planned nor ruled out.
I am a passionate musician and occasionally enjoy a half weekend gaming session on the PC. So an outbuilding like the one described actually makes more sense—maybe it could also be used as a party room?! Also, my wife prefers the layout of the smaller house significantly more.
I’m curious to hear the opinion of the “collective.”
we had our first appointment last week with a local construction company, and we were so positively impressed that we probably don’t need to look for any other companies, but that’s a different topic...
Today, the architecture department sent me the first draft of the house type we discussed. The more we look at the floor plans, the less certain we feel.
So here is the question: We have two house types from the company to choose from and are undecided because with the smaller house, adding an outbuilding (e.g., behind the carport) might be financially possible sooner or later (about 20m2 (215 sq ft)).
About the types:
House A
Single-family house, gable roof, brick facade, approximately 125m2 (1,345 sq ft), 5 rooms
House B
Single-family house, gable roof, brick facade, approximately 114m2 (1,227 sq ft), 4 rooms
Both houses are constructed with solid masonry and some extras (roller shutters, underfloor heating, walk-in shower in the guest bathroom, etc.) at a cost of about 1700€/m2 (approximately $158 per sq ft).
We currently have one child (about 1 1/2 years old), and a second child is neither planned nor ruled out.
I am a passionate musician and occasionally enjoy a half weekend gaming session on the PC. So an outbuilding like the one described actually makes more sense—maybe it could also be used as a party room?! Also, my wife prefers the layout of the smaller house significantly more.
I’m curious to hear the opinion of the “collective.”
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hampshire17 Jan 2020 22:11The option of a smaller main house plus an outbuilding will overall be the more expensive one – this option particularly appeals to me – not only because of the music but also considering the possibility of the children moving out in their late teens.
Therefore, the entire infrastructure for a bathroom and kitchen should already be planned structurally in the outbuilding.
Since August, we have a main house and an outbuilding that are connected but still separate. It has proven very effective that the children (18 and 20) now have their own apartments with separate entrances, bathrooms, and kitchenettes.
Therefore, the entire infrastructure for a bathroom and kitchen should already be planned structurally in the outbuilding.
Since August, we have a main house and an outbuilding that are connected but still separate. It has proven very effective that the children (18 and 20) now have their own apartments with separate entrances, bathrooms, and kitchenettes.
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boxandroof17 Jan 2020 22:22Micha8589 schrieb:
I'm curious about the opinion of the “collective”Build as large or as many houses as you can or want to afford right away, not later. It will be significantly more expensive and complicated if you wait.
Micha8589 schrieb:
The more we look at the floor plans, the more uncertain we become. Given their invisibility, I feel the same way.
Micha8589 schrieb:
an outbuilding (e.g., behind the carport) would be financially feasible From a building regulation perspective, this is only partially possible: a carport or garage may be allowed to be built closer to the property boundary, but when combined with utility rooms, this could exceed the permitted length limits; furthermore, such a utility room would likely not qualify as a habitable room.
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Micha8589 schrieb:
I'm curious about the opinion of the "collective."Didn't you forget to provide the versions?
How can anyone evaluate two things without knowing them?
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hampshire18 Jan 2020 08:33The conceptual differences are compared, assuming equivalence in execution.
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