We would like to present the plans for our "retirement home."
Now that most of the children have moved out, we wanted a house just for the two of us without many compromises.
It will surely attract some controversial comments, but that’s exactly what makes it interesting.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 660m2 (7100 sq ft)
No slope
Located in village center, no formal development plan / zoning restrictions
Triple garage
2 full stories
Roof type: gable
Style: traditional / classic
Orientation: south
No height limits / restrictions – "adapted to the surroundings"
Homeowners' Requirements
Style, roof type, building type
No basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 people, 50+
Important features:
- a large wellness room on the upper floor
- spacious kitchen and pantry
- generous bedroom with dressing area
- generally large, open rooms
- low-barrier design (you’re not getting any younger)
House Design
Planning developed by:
- 90% do-it-yourself
Now that most of the children have moved out, we wanted a house just for the two of us without many compromises.
It will surely attract some controversial comments, but that’s exactly what makes it interesting.
Development Plan / Restrictions
Plot size 660m2 (7100 sq ft)
No slope
Located in village center, no formal development plan / zoning restrictions
Triple garage
2 full stories
Roof type: gable
Style: traditional / classic
Orientation: south
No height limits / restrictions – "adapted to the surroundings"
Homeowners' Requirements
Style, roof type, building type
No basement
Number of occupants, age: 2 people, 50+
Important features:
- a large wellness room on the upper floor
- spacious kitchen and pantry
- generous bedroom with dressing area
- generally large, open rooms
- low-barrier design (you’re not getting any younger)
House Design
Planning developed by:
- 90% do-it-yourself
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Schorsch_baut30 Jun 2024 19:35Spacious? Sure. Practical? Not really. Just one example: access to the building services from the living room?
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motorradsilke30 Jun 2024 19:44You want barrier-free living. So why not build a bungalow?
Just some initial thoughts that come to mind:
The hallway and coatroom seem too small to me. Maybe grandchildren will visit someday, and you'll need enough space there.
Also, the living room is too much in the center as a walkthrough area.
I wouldn’t like the zigzag path you have to take at night to get to the bathroom either.
Just some initial thoughts that come to mind:
The hallway and coatroom seem too small to me. Maybe grandchildren will visit someday, and you'll need enough space there.
Also, the living room is too much in the center as a walkthrough area.
I wouldn’t like the zigzag path you have to take at night to get to the bathroom either.
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nordanney30 Jun 2024 20:03The house is not age-appropriate at all...
I share the same opinion as the previous commenters.
Details: Where exactly are the road, driveway, and garden area? I think the site plan makes it very difficult to identify these clearly.
Kitchen to terrace is quite a long distance.
Living area to sofa/TV is surprisingly far apart.
The bedroom is located under the window overlooking a passage area—everything is unnecessarily large. The walk-in closet can only be accessed through the quiet zone and then faces south.
What exactly is intended for the wellness room?
The bathroom on the upper floor is not barrier-free; see the access to the toilet and the limited shower space.
What is meant by "child" guest room, and then sharing bathroom access via the hallway?
Upper floor approximately 136 m² (1463 sq ft)
Ground floor approximately 125 m² (1345 sq ft)
Garage 83 m² (893 sq ft) plus open space—are there that many cars?
If you already have the opportunity to build new and customize it, perhaps this could be done more consciously. Also, instead of doing 90% yourself, consider hiring a professional who is knowledgeable about efficient space layouts and other practical aspects. It seems your budget may not have strict limits.
Details: Where exactly are the road, driveway, and garden area? I think the site plan makes it very difficult to identify these clearly.
Kitchen to terrace is quite a long distance.
Living area to sofa/TV is surprisingly far apart.
The bedroom is located under the window overlooking a passage area—everything is unnecessarily large. The walk-in closet can only be accessed through the quiet zone and then faces south.
What exactly is intended for the wellness room?
The bathroom on the upper floor is not barrier-free; see the access to the toilet and the limited shower space.
What is meant by "child" guest room, and then sharing bathroom access via the hallway?
Upper floor approximately 136 m² (1463 sq ft)
Ground floor approximately 125 m² (1345 sq ft)
Garage 83 m² (893 sq ft) plus open space—are there that many cars?
If you already have the opportunity to build new and customize it, perhaps this could be done more consciously. Also, instead of doing 90% yourself, consider hiring a professional who is knowledgeable about efficient space layouts and other practical aspects. It seems your budget may not have strict limits.
Schorsch_baut schrieb:
Spacious? Yeah. Practical? Probably not. Just one example: access to the building services from the living room? What’s wrong with that?
motorradsilke schrieb:
You want barrier-free design. So why not build a bungalow? I simply don’t like it and the space is somewhat limited anyway.
kbt09 schrieb:
Sleeping under a window overlooking a walkway, everything unnecessarily large, the walk-in closet can only be reached through the quiet area, and then facing south.
The bathroom on the upper floor is not barrier-free, considering access to the toilet and the shower enclosure.
What does “child” guest room mean, and then shared access to the bathroom through the corridor?
Garage 83 m² (893 ft²) plus open volume — are there really that many cars? The bed will not be placed under the window but on the right against the wall.
I’m not entirely sure what you mean by “walkway.” There is no through traffic in the bedroom or wellness area.
“Unnecessarily large” is a matter of opinion.
It is not barrier-free, but that is not absolutely necessary. If barrier-free access becomes required in a few years, necessary modifications such as a stair lift should be possible without major hassle.
I don’t see shared bathroom access via the corridor as a problem. Anyone staying with us can see us in the corridor from time to time—and vice versa.
And there is also access through the wellness room.
The three cars and the open volume are simply due to the roof design.
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