ᐅ Construction of a 144 sqm bungalow in Fichtenwalde (near Potsdam)

Created on: 16 May 2021 18:56
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Acof1978
Then I would also like to introduce our building project here and keep you updated.

First, a brief introduction about us. He (42.5 years; controller in healthcare), she (38.5 years; full-time teacher), child (8.75 years; fully dependent). Our household net income is currently about €6,400 (approximately $6,800) plus performance bonuses, 13th-month salary, overtime, etc. We own a 1,462 sqm (15,735 sq ft) plot of land in Fichtenwalde. The remaining debt on the land is €37,000 (about $39,000). According to official land value guidelines, the land is valued at €146,200 (about $156,000) (€100 / sqm). The market price is around €400,000 to €600,000 (recent sale prices). We submitted the building permit application including the land conversion at the end of December. We expect approval by mid to late July.

The construction company is KB Brandis from Jüterbog. External site supervision will be handled by Bauherrenhilfe with 13 appointments.

Now about the house. It will be a 144 sqm (1,550 sq ft) bungalow plus a 12 sqm (130 sq ft) covered terrace with the following additions:
- Ceiling height 3.00 m (9.8 ft)
- Electric roller shutters (including smart home integration)
- Double-sided laminated windows (wood-colored; RC3 security rating)
- Brine-to-water heat pump with ground collectors due to water protection area (Bosch Compress 7800i LW)
- Hydraulic balancing of the underfloor heating
- Controlled residential ventilation with heat recovery (Bosch)
- Motion detectors from a security company
- 13 kWp photovoltaic system, including battery preparation
- 10 m³ (2,650 gal) cistern for rainwater use
- Doorbell with video function
- Wallbox preparation for electric vehicle charging
- Exterior lighting

Floor plan attached.

We have not yet finalized financing (although discussions have taken place). So far, we have invested up to €30,000 (approximately $32,000) from our own savings during the planning phase. This is almost all of our equity. However, we continue to save about €2,750 (approximately $2,920) per month. The monthly mortgage payment is expected to be around €1,650 (about $1,750) plus additional costs of approximately €200-250 (about $210-265) (taking into account the photovoltaic system). This means when we move into the house, we will still have savings of at least €1,500 (about $1,590) per month.

The construction contract will be signed within the next few weeks. The prices (recently discussed with the company) correspond to the offer and commitment as of September 2020.

The price per square meter of the house (according to the latest offer and full specification) will be €2,700 (about $2,870). This includes everything, such as painting, flooring, etc. The overall costs are structured as follows:
House: €378,000 (about $402,000)
Land conversion including reclassification: €25,000 (about $26,600)
Additional building costs: €40,000 (about $42,500)
Outdoor facilities: €25,000 (about $26,600)
Total financing volume: €468,000 (about $498,000)

Grundriss eines Hauses: Wohnzimmer, Küche, Schlaf-/Kinderzimmer, Bad, Flur, Terrasse.
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Acof1978
9 Jun 2021 09:17
K1300S schrieb:

That’s how it looks. That pipe is for the overhead shower. Can’t you put the shelf in the side wall? At the moment, it’s unnecessarily high.

That would look a bit odd, since drywall also needs to go there. Would a narrower but longer shelf work with 18cm (7 inches) drywall? I’ll add the measurements.
Bathroom floor plan: oval bathtub at the top, sink on the left, toilet on the right, door.
11ant9 Jun 2021 12:55
Acof1978 schrieb:

We will probably just go for a bathtub that is 10cm (4 inches) shorter.

I wouldn’t recommend that, not only because bathtubs in shorter sizes can be significantly more expensive. You get clean in the shower; the bathtub should provide a wellness experience.
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ypg
9 Jun 2021 16:13
If I may say something? 😀
The wash area will also get a drywall frame… so I would turn the bathtub towards the wall and place the toilet by the window next to the wash area. Visually protected by the cabinets… and there would still be space for a shelf for the bathtub 🙂
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Acof1978
9 Jun 2021 16:51
ypg schrieb:

May I say something? 😀
The wash area will also have a pre-wall installation… so I would rotate the bathtub toward the wall and place the toilet by the window next to the wash area. Visually shielded by the cabinets… and there would still be space for a shelf next to the tub 🙂

We are still considering. Thank you :-) (five and six)
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Acof1978
9 Jun 2021 19:45
ypg schrieb:

If I may say something? 😀
The wash area will also get a wall-mounted installation… so I would turn the bathtub toward the wall and place the toilet by the window next to the wash area. Visually protected by the cabinets… and there would still be enough space for a shelf for the bathtub 🙂

We implemented it exactly like that and the planner is adjusting it.

So:
- Toilet under the window
- Bathtub on the right wall
- Shelf slightly above the height of the bathtub
- Base cabinet will be extended
- Very large mirror above the base cabinet.

One more question. Exterior window sills: Are they installed at the end, and can we get them externally, or is it important that they come from the same company installing the windows?
Tolentino9 Jun 2021 20:02
Since exterior window sills play a crucial role in preventing rainwater penetration, do not install them yourself or add them later. For warranty reasons, it is best to have them installed by the window manufacturer who also installs the windows.