Hello!
We have now decided on the location where we want to build. It is a new residential development. There are several adjacent plots being sold by the local authority. They are shown on a sketch with specific sizes. However, the responsible staff member said they are flexible regarding the size when allocating the plots, so the boundaries can still be adjusted.
Now I’m wondering what the ideal plot size would be. I can’t really imagine how much space remains for the garden once the house is built, depending on whether the plot is 500, 700, 1000 square meters (about 5,400, 7,500, 10,800 square feet) or more. Maybe you can help me with this.
We want a play area for the children with a climbing tower and a trampoline, space for a rotary clothesline, possibly a small pool, a spot to set up a gazebo, a fenced area for our indoor-only cats, and still some lawn – so that everything doesn’t feel cramped.
If the house has a footprint of around 200 square meters (including the garage) (about 2,150 square feet), what do you think, how big should the plot be? I know this is ultimately subjective and depends on what feels big enough for each person, but what would you suggest? Thanks in advance!
We have now decided on the location where we want to build. It is a new residential development. There are several adjacent plots being sold by the local authority. They are shown on a sketch with specific sizes. However, the responsible staff member said they are flexible regarding the size when allocating the plots, so the boundaries can still be adjusted.
Now I’m wondering what the ideal plot size would be. I can’t really imagine how much space remains for the garden once the house is built, depending on whether the plot is 500, 700, 1000 square meters (about 5,400, 7,500, 10,800 square feet) or more. Maybe you can help me with this.
We want a play area for the children with a climbing tower and a trampoline, space for a rotary clothesline, possibly a small pool, a spot to set up a gazebo, a fenced area for our indoor-only cats, and still some lawn – so that everything doesn’t feel cramped.
If the house has a footprint of around 200 square meters (including the garage) (about 2,150 square feet), what do you think, how big should the plot be? I know this is ultimately subjective and depends on what feels big enough for each person, but what would you suggest? Thanks in advance!
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nordanney22 Oct 2015 11:09nistibee schrieb:
With us, the price per square meter, where I’m currently thinking we will build, is 43.20. But we also live in a very remote area. Then it almost doesn’t matter whether it’s 700, 1,000, or even 1,500 square meters (at least financially). However, with more than 1,000 square meters, there will be a lot of gardening work ahead of you...
6km (3.7 miles) further out where we are building now, I could have had 2,500m² (26,900 sq ft) for €65,000 (€26/m² or about $2.40 per sq ft). That would have been my dream. However, it was in a hamlet with only 80 residents, so it was not an option for my wife.
Now we have 1,300m² (14,000 sq ft) for €150,000, but with a kindergarten, nursery, school, supermarket within walking distance, and only 1km (0.6 miles) to the highway.
Now we have 1,300m² (14,000 sq ft) for €150,000, but with a kindergarten, nursery, school, supermarket within walking distance, and only 1km (0.6 miles) to the highway.