ᐅ Single-family house on a north-facing plot?

Created on: 26 Aug 2019 09:23
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Max.mkmk
Hello everyone,

We have the opportunity to buy a plot of land that is 22m (72 feet) wide and 65m (213 feet) long. It is a north-facing lot. How do you usually approach a situation like this? Do you position the house towards the back or the front?

I have uploaded a few pictures for better understanding. The map excerpt is oriented north.

One important criterion for us is "maximum sunlight." Where should the main entrance be located? How can we create a southwest-facing terrace?

Thank you and best regards,
Max

Luftbild: rotes Rechteck-Grundstück (17/4) mit blauer Umrandung neben Gebäuden und Feldern.


Vogelperspektive eines Grundstücks: roter rechteckiger Bauabschnitt neben weißem Haus.
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Zaba12
26 Aug 2019 11:37
Pamiko schrieb:

Please also keep in mind that sitting in direct sunlight all day during summer is not enjoyable.
If you haven’t experienced this before, it might come as an unpleasant surprise.
I speak from experience. In our current rental house, the terrace is practically unusable in summer due to lack of shade. Even umbrellas and several sun sails only help to a limited extent.
That’s why I’m looking forward to our house with a north-facing orientation

That is definitely a valid point. On our south-facing terrace, from 10 a.m. onward, when temperatures reach 22°C (72°F) and above, direct sunlight makes it uncomfortable to sit outside. Once the terrace is paved, we will install a roof or canopy over it.
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j.bautsch
26 Aug 2019 15:00
I have prepared a proposal for a friend’s north-facing plot. Maybe it can serve as a reference for you (of course, individual regulations always need to be taken into account).
The garage and carport are used as privacy screens and, in my friend’s case, include a chicken coop (this could also be replaced by a garden shed).
The walls used for separation can also function as privacy fences.

Lageplan eines Gartens mit Terrasse, Hühnerstall, Zuweg, Sichtschutz, Garage, Carport und Zufahrt.
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apokolok
26 Aug 2019 15:41
You’ll soon need a tractor just to keep the garden in shape. You’ve really got to want that.
The northwest corner is a smart choice; very long driveways and access roads are expensive and don’t look good either.
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ypg
26 Aug 2019 16:25
I’m just saying: build window...
And maybe it’s worth considering whether you might want to divide the plot later on. A second plot for the child or in case of financial difficulties... this seems possible here. Planning accordingly is advisable.
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Max.mkmk
27 Aug 2019 16:13
ypg schrieb:

whether the plot might be divided later on.
Not sure if that will ever be possible. At the back, there is only farmland, no road.
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ypg
27 Aug 2019 17:30
Max.mkmk schrieb:

Not sure if it will ever be possible. At the back there is only farmland, no road.

No worries. That’s what walking sticks are for.