Big garden vs. large public green space (woods + playing field) on doorstep

[FiveSecondsMore]

If you had a choice between a house with a generously-sized private garden but 15+ minutes' walk from the nearest nice public green space, or a house with a very small garden, but two minutes' walk from a lovely, decently-sized wood with an adjoining large grassy field for playing games/sitting in the sun etc., which would you choose?

Garden better, more space between you and neighbour abs you can just open the door and let kids play outside.

I’m a bit confused by this thread. Is house A is a hypothetical house that currently is not available on the market? If so then it isn’t really a choice between house A and B, but a question of if you like the one house you’ve viewed enough to make an offer.

If you’re not convinced on the house don’t buy it, but be aware this perfect (hypothetical) house may never materialise, or there may be other compromises down the line.

@ChoChoCrazyCat

Only on Mumsnet would a 90m2 garden be considered small. Back in the real world, it's an average sized garden that would serve the average family just fine...unless you're planning on having lots of children or are really into gardening. There would be plenty of room for a patio, shed, lawn, some flower beds around the borders and play stuff for kids. Ok maybe not those big wooden climbing frames with swing sets, but a smaller swing, slide and a trampoline, for example. I also don't see how you'd make a loss or have trouble selling, family homes are generally in demand, even with gardens smaller than 90m2. Just pick the house you like best, like someone else said it's about the overall package.

It's about 29' x 32'...i would say that is quite small. My last garden was a similar size and we had room for 2 garden chairs and a small side table, a whirly washing line and a climbing plants up one fence, and a few small shrubs and herbs the other. It was always dark too. I don't see how we could have squeezed in a shed, swing, slide and trampoline as well.

That's 90 square feet not 90 sqm

I think the orientation which the OP hasn’t mentioned I don’t think is important here. If it’s N / NE / NW or E it’s going to be dark and overshadowed by the house most of the time.

If it’s S or SW and has open fields and the neighbouring houses are detached with large gardens - so far away it will get plenty of light. Although also check out any big trees.

It’s fine if it suits you and you needs as the garden imbalance will be priced in - but it does mean that you can’t extend or develop the property to add any further value one and above that which it will rise anyway but many properties are already maxed out like this anyway.

@FiveSecondsMore

I think my hesitation is also because it's pretty much the smallest garden in that particular area. Most of the gardens on that street and the adjacent street have much bigger gardens, so in comparison this one does look rather small, and that might be off-putting for future buyers.

When we were viewing the place, the EA said that it had pretty much just been pre-children couples like us viewing, despite it being a family-sized house. This makes me wonder if the people with kids had discounted it pre-viewing because of the garden. Whereas we childless couples don't yet realise how important it is so are okay with it.

Yes the EA actual experience is reflecting what most people have said on this thread - it will put off a large portion of future buyers but it is still attracting some - and you only need one buyer.

How much cheaper is it on at than the others? You would need just pass on this % reduction in the future.

Also what are the dimensions of the 90m2?

30 width x 3 depth could be problematic whereas 10 x 9 maybe less so.

I'd go for the best house in the best area - the size of the garden wouldn't matter to me.

I have children and am happy with a small garden.

i think you don't have children yet, you're not planning to for several years, you don't know whether you will have them, or if you'll have lots, or even what they will be like - you should get the house for now not for some unknown future.

@drspouse

That's 90 square feet not 90 sqm

No, that's 90m2.

I converted it to to feet as easier to visualise. It could of course be a different shape but that's a simple 9m x 10m area converted to feet, with a few inches rounding off.

I don't think you understand what m2 means.

Sorry, you are right (I do know what m2 means but had misread)

We ( live an urban area) but never had a lawn but opposite a park - DS did bicycling and sporty things i- not for everyone but it can work . - when he was older - friends to come round and chat on a patio worked . But all best to those who chose their preference.