Hello everyone,
We are interested in a very nice plot of land that is quite long but very narrow. After deducting the required setbacks from the neighboring properties, the house can be a maximum of about 5.50 meters (18 feet) wide. The length is fine, allowing for a building of up to 14 meters (46 feet). Only a single-story building is permitted, so there would be no option to convert an attic, resulting in a total living area of around 150 square meters (1,615 square feet).
Our question is whether the width is too narrow and if it would feel like living in a narrow corridor? Has anyone had experience with this?
Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Regards, Anne
We are interested in a very nice plot of land that is quite long but very narrow. After deducting the required setbacks from the neighboring properties, the house can be a maximum of about 5.50 meters (18 feet) wide. The length is fine, allowing for a building of up to 14 meters (46 feet). Only a single-story building is permitted, so there would be no option to convert an attic, resulting in a total living area of around 150 square meters (1,615 square feet).
Our question is whether the width is too narrow and if it would feel like living in a narrow corridor? Has anyone had experience with this?
Thank you in advance for your feedback!
Regards, Anne
These are the dimensions of a very narrow terraced house. These are usually 2 to 3 stories high, but take a look at the floor plans. Of course, a detached house offers more freedom regarding windows and the entrance. The critical question will be the exact regulations for the roof shape. With some luck, it is possible to have two upper floors (attic + loft) even with a "single-story" structure.
Is this about Hamburg? I thought the setback distances there are 2.5 meters (8 feet) or 0.4h.
Is this about Hamburg? I thought the setback distances there are 2.5 meters (8 feet) or 0.4h.
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Wanderdüne4 May 2015 21:16Special requirements can lead to very interesting, individual designs. Even with narrow buildings, zoning is important, which does not necessarily conflict with the sometimes required room sequences. However, careful planning that also pays particular attention to the surrounding environment is essential (fortunately).
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Bauexperte4 May 2015 22:46Good evening,
Attached you will find a planned house (I’m not allowed to show the built original; this is a client requirement) as a detached single-family home measuring 5.50 m x 16.50 m (18 ft 1 in x 54 ft 1 in) and a semi-detached house with similar exterior dimensions (making full use of all “exceptions” allowed by the building permit/planning permission).
Everything is possible; I’m sure Hanse Haus also has excellent architects.
Best regards, Bauexperte
annehh schrieb:No! It just takes a creative architect and your willingness to think outside the box.
The house is detached, and I’m worried it might look a bit odd.
Attached you will find a planned house (I’m not allowed to show the built original; this is a client requirement) as a detached single-family home measuring 5.50 m x 16.50 m (18 ft 1 in x 54 ft 1 in) and a semi-detached house with similar exterior dimensions (making full use of all “exceptions” allowed by the building permit/planning permission).
Everything is possible; I’m sure Hanse Haus also has excellent architects.
Best regards, Bauexperte
Just try searching for narrow houses on Google; you’ll find some interesting images. I have also looked into this myself.
The magazine DAS Haus also has some ideas—just Google it. And if I remember correctly, I have seen examples of such houses at a building society as well.
The magazine DAS Haus also has some ideas—just Google it. And if I remember correctly, I have seen examples of such houses at a building society as well.
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