DW & I bought our house last year, and next door is selling now. Sold by the same people. Both houses have their own private gardens, and we share the front garden, which is south-facing (this is relevant).
Next-door own a tiny strip of the front garden, which has their electricity box in it. Their front door is actually in their private garden, and so far the vendors only use it to check the meter. It's basically just a small path. They have their own small gate, and we have a larger one for access to our garden. The front garden is completely fenced off and leads to our front door only.
DW & I are keen gardeners. We have vegetable patches in the shared garden, on our land only. Our side garden is much bigger but doesn't get much light - we plan to have chickens there next year, but it's not good enough for growing. We have had a good growing season so far but as we're in north Scotland we have been limited with what we can grow without more warmth (and space). I'd like to get some peppers and tomatoes going for example. After many measurements I have figured out that if I want a polytunnel, I need to use next door's strip of garden, and I could do it in a way that doesn't block their electricity box.
So, WIBU to approach new neighbours this winter (when I'm prepping) and ask if we can rent their strip of garden? I was thinking of offering a set amount per month, plus free vegetables during growing season (and eggs once we have chickens) - and if we sell any, then a % of the profit.
Both DW & I are autistic and I'm not sure if this is cheeky, too little to offer, or too much. Any thoughts? Honest feedback please as I won't do it if deemed odd!
Hopefully the diagram is ok :-)