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Hagiman200015 Jan 2016 14:25The property we are interested in is located on a northwest-facing plot. We are, of course, aware of the general disadvantages. We are not huge sun lovers, and the plot is deep enough to create an additional terrace at the rear of the garden that would receive sunlight. For those who work during the day, it can certainly be enjoyable to come into a cool living room and still catch some evening sun on the terrace.
Are there any homeowners with northwest-facing gardens who could share their experiences?
Are there any homeowners with northwest-facing gardens who could share their experiences?
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nordanney15 Jan 2016 14:44First house (semi-detached): northeast orientation – morning sun for breakfast, pleasantly shaded in the afternoon.
Current house (detached/large plot): northeast garden but (partial) terrace on the west side up to the property boundary, as well as on the north side, since we were able to shift the house toward the east – perfect and almost too much sun. The neighboring houses do not cast any shade.
Many neighbors have north-facing gardens with an additional secondary terrace. They get morning sun there, and then in the afternoon/evening on the main terrace. As far as I know, they are satisfied with this arrangement.
Current house (detached/large plot): northeast garden but (partial) terrace on the west side up to the property boundary, as well as on the north side, since we were able to shift the house toward the east – perfect and almost too much sun. The neighboring houses do not cast any shade.
Many neighbors have north-facing gardens with an additional secondary terrace. They get morning sun there, and then in the afternoon/evening on the main terrace. As far as I know, they are satisfied with this arrangement.
A north-facing garden is not necessarily a disadvantage. On the contrary, there are even people who deliberately choose a property like that and don’t want anything else. There was a report about this in a housing magazine just a few months ago.
Our main garden faces directly east. However, it is also sufficiently open toward the north and south. The house opposite has a south-facing garden accordingly. Advantage: direct sun on the terrace in the afternoon. Disadvantage: even I (who like warmth) can’t stay there longer than 5 minutes in high summer without a sunshade. The sun also heats up the living room/dining area/kitchen a lot during summer.
Especially in high summer, I really appreciate the east-facing garden (terrace). To get some sunbathing, I just move a chair a bit further out and enjoy the sun. In the morning and forenoon, I have sun while having breakfast outside, which I really enjoy. And if it gets too cold for me, I sit on the south side on the bench next to the house or on the west side (bench in front of the house). We also have a secluded terrace on the northern edge of the property. Of course, that terrace gets wonderful southern sun and western sun in the evening. Perfect for barbecues and chatting with a view, the small terrace.
The row of detached houses on the west side all have north-facing gardens. By the way, these sold like hotcakes! In the afternoon, when the sun is in the west, enough sunlight still reaches the properties themselves, while the terraces remain cool and pleasant. Plus, people there enjoy an amazing view. A friend of mine, living further back in the development, has a north/east-facing garden. Everywhere there: just take a chair, sit in the sun in the evening — absolutely possible.
A garden or terrace doesn’t always have to face south; there are many other possibilities. It depends on what you make of it / can make of it / want to make of it.
Best regards
Thorsten
Our main garden faces directly east. However, it is also sufficiently open toward the north and south. The house opposite has a south-facing garden accordingly. Advantage: direct sun on the terrace in the afternoon. Disadvantage: even I (who like warmth) can’t stay there longer than 5 minutes in high summer without a sunshade. The sun also heats up the living room/dining area/kitchen a lot during summer.
Especially in high summer, I really appreciate the east-facing garden (terrace). To get some sunbathing, I just move a chair a bit further out and enjoy the sun. In the morning and forenoon, I have sun while having breakfast outside, which I really enjoy. And if it gets too cold for me, I sit on the south side on the bench next to the house or on the west side (bench in front of the house). We also have a secluded terrace on the northern edge of the property. Of course, that terrace gets wonderful southern sun and western sun in the evening. Perfect for barbecues and chatting with a view, the small terrace.
The row of detached houses on the west side all have north-facing gardens. By the way, these sold like hotcakes! In the afternoon, when the sun is in the west, enough sunlight still reaches the properties themselves, while the terraces remain cool and pleasant. Plus, people there enjoy an amazing view. A friend of mine, living further back in the development, has a north/east-facing garden. Everywhere there: just take a chair, sit in the sun in the evening — absolutely possible.
A garden or terrace doesn’t always have to face south; there are many other possibilities. It depends on what you make of it / can make of it / want to make of it.
Best regards
Thorsten
We have a garden facing northwest and enjoy it a lot from spring until late autumn. In winter, it does get a bit dark in the north-facing living and dining room, but that is the only downside. We both work long hours, so it is usually dark at home anyway during the winter.
In return, we are compensated by the great view to the north and west into the valley. In summer, there is natural shade on the terrace until 5:00 pm, followed by wonderful evening sunshine and sunsets. I think it always depends on the surroundings and the views; a general statement on this is not possible.
In return, we are compensated by the great view to the north and west into the valley. In summer, there is natural shade on the terrace until 5:00 pm, followed by wonderful evening sunshine and sunsets. I think it always depends on the surroundings and the views; a general statement on this is not possible.
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Hagiman200016 Jan 2016 14:55Thanks for all the feedback. With 320 square meters (3,444 square feet), there should be enough space to place a swimming pool for the children in the summer in the sunny part of the backyard (at the rear), right?
Hagiman2000 schrieb:
Thanks for all the feedback. With 320m² (3,444 sq ft), there should be enough space to place a swimming pool for the children in the summer, in the back part of the garden, right?Absolutely!!!
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