Floor plan single-family house for two - opinions welcome

That was unfortunately ignored by , but these are exactly the questions I am asking myself as well. It's rather just under 250m2...for two people...that should definitely be explained again.

Was and is. We probably won't receive an answer to that :-(

That was unfortunately ignored by , but those are exactly the questions I am asking myself as well. It's rather just under 250m2... for two people... that should definitely be explained again.

I don't find that so unusual that it's important - as long as the original poster is aware that larger building structures are simply more expensive than smaller ones. I know many people who live in large houses as a couple and are very satisfied with it. Most of them have household help or employed staff for maintenance (which is obviously not planned for the OP's house).

I don't find it so unusual that this is important - as long as the OP is aware that larger buildings are simply more expensive than smaller ones. I know many people who live in large houses as a couple and are very satisfied with it. Most of them have a housekeeper or employed staff for maintenance (which the OP's house is obviously not designed for).

Even in advanced age? Everyone I know either regrets not having built a bungalow or simply having built too large and often only occupies one floor. I can't imagine any advantage in owning a 200sqm+ house in old age.

But yes, in the end, it is the OP's decision. We can only share the experiences.

I can't imagine any advantage in owning a 200sqm+ house at an old age.

I can imagine many advantages, even if they are not very appealing to me personally. In my circle of acquaintances, it is not uncommon, and often it is the older men who, after what they consider a successful life, would not cope well with downsizing. They don't have to, though, because the space is manageable. Some issues can be easily resolved with a bit of money, if available. Hassles like any steps (building levels into the house was as modern in the '70s as a too-small walk-in closet is today) are gladly accepted by the elderly, or a mini lift is installed. The descendants mostly shake their heads for various reasons: while some worry about everyday life and possible accidents, others think about the many expenses... I have a completely different attitude about this, but that would completely derail this thread.

I can imagine many advantages, even if they are not compelling for me personally. In my circle of acquaintances, this is not uncommon, and often it is the older men who, after what they consider a successful life, would have difficulty coping with downsizing. They don't have to, though, because the space is manageable. Some things can be easily resolved with a bit of money, if available. Hassles like any steps (installing levels in the house was as trendy in the 70s as a much too small walk-in closet is today) are gladly accepted by the elderly, or a mini-lift is installed. The descendants mostly shake their heads for various reasons: while some worry about everyday life and possible accidents, others think about the many expenses... I have a completely different attitude towards this, but that would go far beyond the scope of this thread.

Of course, it can be harder for an older person to part with something than for a younger one. For a reason, there is the saying: "You can't transplant an old tree." But then one has made "the mistake" beforehand. And that's what this is about here, not making "the mistake" right from the start at the construction. I put the mistake in quotation marks, as it's only my opinion.

I know myself and also make the "mistake." My mother moved out of the house after my father died. The aging process accelerated abruptly directly after the move. She struggles with many things in the adjustment, others do her good. She wanted it that way and that is fine. If she had wanted to stay in the house where 4 children each had their own room, that would have been fine and somehow feasible. "Growing old" does not follow an ideal line. From my point of view, self-determination is important. This also includes living with the consequences of one's own decisions and correcting oneself at times. Also, the realization and consequently consideration that one's own self-determination has limits when it interferes with the self-determination of others. From my point of view, humility towards the things that just happen and gratitude for what goes well are also important. Whoever can bring that forth has the freedom today to build it as they envision and the "risk" of being mistaken no longer causes insecurity.