Hello,
we are planning to build our house. The plot of land is already secured.
We have fairly clear ideas about what we want to build, but we can’t fit all our requirements into one floor plan. Or if we do, the house ends up almost as long as the plot, which would mean sitting on the terrace right next to the fence...
Do you think you could help us? Perhaps someone has built a similar house and could share tips or even a floor plan?
Originally, we wanted to design the house so it could be divided into two apartments, in case we ever need to move due to work. Two apartments would probably be easier to rent out than a whole house.
However, this is not a must, as it limits our options too much.
Here are the details for a first overview:
Building Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 548 sqm (5899 sq ft), building envelope 23.5 m x 11 m (77 x 36 ft)
Slope: yes, gentle northeast slope
Site coverage ratio: 0.35
Floor area ratio: 0.7
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: see building plan
Neighbouring development: new development area (no houses built yet), southeast side borders a municipal green space of about 160 sqm (1720 sq ft)
Parking spaces: garage for 2 vehicles
Number of floors: 2 full stories plus basement
Roof style: hip roof
Architectural style: town villa
Maximum height limits: wall height max. 7.5 m (25 ft) / ridge height max. 9.5 m (31 ft) on the valley side from existing ground level
Homeowners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: town villa, white/anthracite, no “slot windows”
Basement, floors: basement/ground floor/first floor as full floors, no converted attic needed
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults (33/33) plus future 2 children
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: total living area approx. 170–180 sqm (1830–1940 sq ft)
GF: entrance, kitchen, living/dining room, guest WC, storage room, foyer
UF: large bathroom, two children’s rooms, master bedroom with separate walk-in closet
Office: family use or home office? small office in the basement for private use
Guests per year: several (guest room necessary)
Open or closed architecture: closed staircase, kitchen open but separable (sliding door?)
Conservative or modern construction: conservative
Open kitchen, cooking island: possible, but kitchen must be separable
Number of dining seats: at least 8 (combined living/dining room approx. 45-50 sqm (485–540 sq ft))
Fireplace: desired but not mandatory
Music/stereo wall: ?
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: generous double garage with space for bicycles
Utility garden, greenhouse: yes, yes
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why some things should or should not be:
- the entrance area MUST be separated from all living areas to prevent dirt from the street being tracked into the house
- basement with combined guest/work room, possibly even two rooms, guest bathroom, storage room
- showers should have no moving parts to minimize cleaning effort after use (water is very hard)
Personal budget for the house, including fixtures and fittings: approx. 400,000 euros
Preferred heating system: gas heating with solar support
We look forward to ideas, suggestions, … and thank you very much in advance!
Best regards,
Konrad
we are planning to build our house. The plot of land is already secured.
We have fairly clear ideas about what we want to build, but we can’t fit all our requirements into one floor plan. Or if we do, the house ends up almost as long as the plot, which would mean sitting on the terrace right next to the fence...
Do you think you could help us? Perhaps someone has built a similar house and could share tips or even a floor plan?
Originally, we wanted to design the house so it could be divided into two apartments, in case we ever need to move due to work. Two apartments would probably be easier to rent out than a whole house.
However, this is not a must, as it limits our options too much.
Here are the details for a first overview:
Building Plan / Restrictions
Plot size: 548 sqm (5899 sq ft), building envelope 23.5 m x 11 m (77 x 36 ft)
Slope: yes, gentle northeast slope
Site coverage ratio: 0.35
Floor area ratio: 0.7
Building envelope, building line, and boundary: see building plan
Neighbouring development: new development area (no houses built yet), southeast side borders a municipal green space of about 160 sqm (1720 sq ft)
Parking spaces: garage for 2 vehicles
Number of floors: 2 full stories plus basement
Roof style: hip roof
Architectural style: town villa
Maximum height limits: wall height max. 7.5 m (25 ft) / ridge height max. 9.5 m (31 ft) on the valley side from existing ground level
Homeowners’ Requirements
Architectural style, roof type, building type: town villa, white/anthracite, no “slot windows”
Basement, floors: basement/ground floor/first floor as full floors, no converted attic needed
Number of occupants, age: 2 adults (33/33) plus future 2 children
Space requirements on ground and upper floors: total living area approx. 170–180 sqm (1830–1940 sq ft)
GF: entrance, kitchen, living/dining room, guest WC, storage room, foyer
UF: large bathroom, two children’s rooms, master bedroom with separate walk-in closet
Office: family use or home office? small office in the basement for private use
Guests per year: several (guest room necessary)
Open or closed architecture: closed staircase, kitchen open but separable (sliding door?)
Conservative or modern construction: conservative
Open kitchen, cooking island: possible, but kitchen must be separable
Number of dining seats: at least 8 (combined living/dining room approx. 45-50 sqm (485–540 sq ft))
Fireplace: desired but not mandatory
Music/stereo wall: ?
Balcony, roof terrace: no
Garage, carport: generous double garage with space for bicycles
Utility garden, greenhouse: yes, yes
Other wishes/special features/daily routine, including reasons why some things should or should not be:
- the entrance area MUST be separated from all living areas to prevent dirt from the street being tracked into the house
- basement with combined guest/work room, possibly even two rooms, guest bathroom, storage room
- showers should have no moving parts to minimize cleaning effort after use (water is very hard)
Personal budget for the house, including fixtures and fittings: approx. 400,000 euros
Preferred heating system: gas heating with solar support
We look forward to ideas, suggestions, … and thank you very much in advance!
Best regards,
Konrad
RobsonMKK schrieb:
No, this is not a walk-in closet. It’s just a wardrobe placed backwards. However, this is not a separate dressing room.
I would reconsider the bathroom layout when using the basement.That doesn’t matter at all if you focus on the core issue like TE’s question: the house should be 2 meters (6.5 feet) shorter and 1 meter (3.3 feet) narrower, that’s an approach.
Whether there is one more or less partition wall shown—doesn’t matter at all if it’s not a construction drawing.
Regards
ypg schrieb:
That doesn’t matter at all if you focus on the main point like TEs question: the house should be 2 meters (6.6 feet) shorter and 1 meter (3.3 feet) narrower, that’s a starting point.
Whether there is one more or less partition wall drawn in — completely irrelevant if it’s not a construction plan.Thanks. The wall will still be added there and the window removed!
RobsonMKK schrieb:
I would reconsider the bathroom placement if you plan to use the basement.What exactly would you do? A bathroom in the basement as a guest bathroom?
If yes: including a toilet, even if that means installing a lifting station?
KonradS schrieb:
Including a toilet In my opinion, the toilet is the most important... because guests, and even when working down there, you don’t want to have to keep running upstairs.
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