Northwest property experiences?

The property we are interested in has a northwest-facing plot. We are, of course, aware of the general disadvantages. We are not huge sun worshippers, and the plot would be deep enough to create another terrace at the back of the garden that would then receive sunlight. If you are working, you probably also appreciate coming into a cool living room and being able to enjoy some evening sun on the terrace. Are there homeowners here who have a northwest-facing garden and can share their experiences?

First house (semi-detached): north/east orientation - morning sun at breakfast, pleasant in the afternoon Current house (detached/large plot): north/east garden but (partial) terrace on the west up to the property boundary as well as in the north, since we were able to shift the house towards the east - perfect and almost too much sun. However, the neighboring houses do not cast any shade.

Many neighbors have north-facing gardens with an additional second terrace. There is sun in the morning, then in the afternoon/evening on the house terrace. As far as I know, they are satisfied with it.

A north-facing garden is not inherently bad. On the contrary. There are even people who deliberately buy the property that way. And don’t want anything else. There was a report about it a few months ago in a house magazine.

Our main garden faces exactly east. But it is also sufficiently open towards the north and south. The house opposite accordingly has a south-facing garden. Advantage: in the afternoon direct sun on the terrace. Disadvantage: even I (like warmth) can’t stand it there for more than 5 minutes without a sunshade in midsummer. The sunlight also heats up the living/dining/kitchen area there enormously in summer. Especially in midsummer I am very happy about the east-facing garden (terrace). To sunbathe I put a chair further out and have sun. In the morning/before noon I have sun outside for breakfast, which I really enjoy. And if all that is 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). In addition, we still have a detached terrace on the north edge of the property. It naturally gets wonderful south sun. And in the evening sun from the west. Perfect for grilling and chatting with a view, the small terrace.

The row of single-family houses extending westward all have north gardens. By the way, they sold like hotcakes! In the afternoon when the sun is in the west, enough sun falls on the properties themselves, the terraces will be cool and pleasant. Moreover, the people there have an amazing view. A friend of mine further back in the development has a north/east garden. Everywhere there: grab a chair, sit in the sun in the evening: absolutely possible.

It doesn’t always have to be a south-facing garden/terrace, there are many other possibilities. It depends on what you make of it / can do / want to do.

Best regards
Thorsten

We have a garden facing northwest and enjoy it very much from spring to late autumn. In winter, it is somewhat dark in the living and dining room facing north, but that is the only disadvantage. We both work long hours, so it is always dark anyway in winter when we are at home. The great view to the north and west into the valley makes up for it. In summer, there is natural shade on the terrace until 5:00 PM, followed by wonderful evening sun and sunsets. I think it always depends on the surroundings and the views; a general statement in this regard is not possible.

Thank you for all the feedback. With 320sqm there should be enough space to place a swimming pool for the children in the sun in the summer (in the back part of the garden), right?

Thanks for all the feedback. With 320sqm there should be enough space to put a swimming pool for the kids in the sun in summer (in the back part of the garden), right?

Of course!!!