Hello, we have a choice between two plots of land and are a bit unsure which one is better. The municipal one is located to the north near the forest, the private one to the south. What would you recommend?
Without knowing the price difference between the two plots, I would choose the southern one.
It has a better orientation, is more rectangular in shape, and therefore more usable.
I would avoid the forest area. Shade, maintenance, wildlife, and strangers in the woods.
Both plots unfortunately have a slope, but the north/west boundary of the forest plot will probably require some retaining work – costly.
I would be more optimistic about that with the southern plot.
It has a better orientation, is more rectangular in shape, and therefore more usable.
I would avoid the forest area. Shade, maintenance, wildlife, and strangers in the woods.
Both plots unfortunately have a slope, but the north/west boundary of the forest plot will probably require some retaining work – costly.
I would be more optimistic about that with the southern plot.
Forest or nature areas are beautiful. However, living right next to them also has disadvantages. My first house was directly adjacent to a nature reserve. That was great—no risk of development, nice views, and right in the greenery.
But we constantly had problems with rodents and pests. That was not so great.
Just another point to consider when making your decision.
But we constantly had problems with rodents and pests. That was not so great.
Just another point to consider when making your decision.
Forget the field to the west: to the east, there is a residential area, and they have now built your western residential area on their land. I expect the next residential area to follow in a somewhat shorter time frame, provided the regional employment rate does not decline.
By the way, trees are excellent wind diffusers – not only against strong winds but also for breaking up trade winds.
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guckuck2 schrieb:However, the private one has a bit more slope than the other: the woodland plot slopes downward to the south – you could also say both slope away from the street, with the woodland plot being more favorable.
Unfortunately, both plots have a slope,
Joedreck schrieb:We only had those problems after the stupid landlady sealed off the hedge to stop her dachshund from running off – then cats from the other side could no longer enter the garden, and the mice noticed that.
We really had constant problems with rodents and pests.
By the way, trees are excellent wind diffusers – not only against strong winds but also for breaking up trade winds.
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11ant schrieb:
However, the private one has a slightly steeper slope than the other: the forest plot slopes down towards the south – you could also say both slope away from the street, with the one by the forest being more favorable.Can you explain why the slope of the forest plot towards the street is more favorable? We plan to build a single-story house without a basement, and earthworks are necessary for both plots.
As 11ant already mentioned, the forest plot slopes to the south. That’s why your terrace would be a bit higher, so no one from the street can look directly onto your plate. And honestly, how many cars actually drive through the residential area all the time? I’m guessing just the occasional car, maybe a moped now and then, and another car every so often...
With the forest on one side, you’ll have peace and quiet at least on that side, basically unobstructed for the foreseeable future. Also, in summer it stays cool and is mostly protected from the wind. In autumn, it’s perfect for mushroom picking, and when it comes to animals, I wouldn’t worry too much... Hundreds of raccoons are raiding trash bins every night in big cities. You might see a deer in your garden once in a while, which may nibble your roses and then, as a thank you, leave droppings in your flower beds, but I think that’s something you can live with.
So personally, I would build by the forest...
With the forest on one side, you’ll have peace and quiet at least on that side, basically unobstructed for the foreseeable future. Also, in summer it stays cool and is mostly protected from the wind. In autumn, it’s perfect for mushroom picking, and when it comes to animals, I wouldn’t worry too much... Hundreds of raccoons are raiding trash bins every night in big cities. You might see a deer in your garden once in a while, which may nibble your roses and then, as a thank you, leave droppings in your flower beds, but I think that’s something you can live with.
So personally, I would build by the forest...
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