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10M by 10.5M Garden for a 5Bed NewBuild

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MyAmara · 26/03/2022 09:23

We are have reserved a 5bed property in Oxfordshire and the Garden size is 10.5M by 10M.

We are buying off plan and think the garden will be too small.

We have 3 kids (9, 7,4) and will need to get a trampoline in the Garden, We would also like to install a hot tub.

Is the Garden size too small for the house (2000sq feet) of £760k?
Will you buy a 5bed house with this Garden size outside of London.

It is also one of the smallest Gardens for that house type on the development.

We have been looking for ages so getting tired.

Thanks

OP posts:

TenoringBehind · 26/03/2022 11:28

Too small imho.

I think there’s a danger you will drive your neighbours mad with any combination of trampolines, hot tubs, parties so close to them too.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 26/03/2022 11:36

Are the houses over 2 or 3 stories? (As the plot seems quite narrow, our garden is 11m wide and its a 3 bed semi....) If the houses are taller the garden will get less light and feel more closed in.

Flitter123 · 26/03/2022 11:39

Do you have neighbours at the sides and backing on to you and at the sides with similar size gardens because if you do you’ll practically on top of each other. I think that would bother me more than the lack of space. It’s also probably not enough space to kick a ball around although the trampoline should still fit and you don’t need a huge amount of space for parties ( depending how many you’re inviting of course).

NarcissistsEyebrows · 26/03/2022 11:40

I've got a trampoline in my garden which is approx twice the size of yours. There is plenty of space but not plenty-enough to be confident it would fit OK in your garden. However as pp mentions, my trampoline is sunk into the ground which makes it feel much less obtrusive iyswim. And when the kids grow out of it I have a ready dug pond

A lot of people count on my trampoline and it gets a lot of use because there is no hassle to using it, no rickety steps or cages to zip, just step and bounce. They're a lot pricier but worth it IMO

NarcissistsEyebrows · 26/03/2022 11:41

I've also recently taken up some of my front drive to make more front garden and put in a mini orchard. There isn't much you can do with a small garden but there is some!

titchy · 26/03/2022 11:58

Could the trampoline go on the drive?

MyNameIsAngelicaSchuyler · 26/03/2022 12:01

Too small imo. I wouldn’t buy it.

Wineat5isfine · 26/03/2022 12:16

Far too small for any house, where children are concerned. Especially 2/3 of them.

The village I live in is being violated with an estate of new builds and the gardens are tiny. House prices from £400k - £800k+ and the gardens are all of similar size. Money hungry developers!

MaudieandMe · 26/03/2022 12:30

Wow that's a tiny garden. Can it even be called a garden if it's that size?

If you live near a park, it's probably fine but I'd never buy a house with virtually no garden especially when you've got children.

KeepAgnusSafe · 26/03/2022 12:41

don't think 10 by 10 is tiny at all! not sure people understand sizes. Go to a local park/school [playground and measure it out

Namechange466 · 26/03/2022 13:10

Am really confused by these comments - 10 METRES x 10m isn’t massive but is certainly not tiny by any stretch of the imagination

so for the people asking if it can really be called a garden at that size - really?!

now 10 feet x 10 feet is tiny but i assume that’s not the size here

KeepAgnusSafe · 26/03/2022 13:15

I think people just aren't very good with numbers - it's a decent sized garden - not a football pitch, but big enough for table and chairs, trampoline and a hot tub.

sandycloud · 26/03/2022 13:17

Do you have front garden? Our garden is not huge but we live on a cul de sac and the kids all play out the front. There are some grass bits though.

DaffTheDoggo · 26/03/2022 13:20

My London garden is about 10 x 15m. I definitely couldn't fit a hot tub and a large trampoline (well, I could, but it would look ridiculous).

TheHoptimist · 26/03/2022 13:29

@titchy

Could the trampoline go on the drive?

Most new estates dont allow things in the front gardens Not very safe on a drive

Whatiswrongwithmyknee · 26/03/2022 13:33

We definitely need a trampoline. My kids enjoy a friends own so thats not negotiable for us

Still a want not a need though. I hate seeing wants defined as needs tbh. It's hard for people with less to read things like this. It's a must have for you clearly but please don't describe it as a need.

Ratatoo · 26/03/2022 13:38

No that's tiny. I would be worried about resale as most people would expect bigger for a 5 bed house

Handsnotwands · 26/03/2022 13:39

The time kids need garden toys is relatively short. A few years ago we had swings, clinging frame, trampoline, seesaw, sandpit and precious little else. It was perfect and as the kids have grown out of things we’ve got rid of them and reclaimed the space. I was happy to sacrifice the space to them while they could use it. Now they’re bigger and play less we’re reintroducing planting and seating areas

namechange30455 · 26/03/2022 13:42

@MaudieandMe

Wow that's a tiny garden. Can it even be called a garden if it's that size?

If you live near a park, it's probably fine but I'd never buy a house with virtually no garden especially when you've got children.

10 metres by 10 metres isn't huge for a big house but it's hardly "virtually no garden"?! Are you thinking of feet?

patritus · 26/03/2022 13:43

Just be careful about ease of resale when time comes OP if size of garden doesn't match size of house.

My SIL had a 4 bed family house and they put on downstairs extension which reduced size of garden to just patio and small patch of grass.

When they came to sell it was marketed as family home and people coming to view it all had young children. Estate agent got feedback from several viewers that garden was too small for kids to play.

The couple they sold it to only had one child who was young teenager so they were fine with it.

namechange30455 · 26/03/2022 13:44

@DaffTheDoggo

My London garden is about 10 x 15m. I definitely couldn't fit a hot tub and a large trampoline (well, I could, but it would look ridiculous).

Are you sure you've got those measurements right? Hot tubs are only about 2 metres square, I fail to see how you couldn't fit one plus a trampoline in that space...

iPadflowers · 26/03/2022 13:52

@KeepAgnusSafe

don't think 10 by 10 is tiny at all! not sure people understand sizes. Go to a local park/school [playground and measure it out

Huge lol, I think we all understand sizes.,,🤪

Op that is tiny and it’s going to look crowded with a trampoline, hot tub and I assume patio furniture. But the bottom line is more land costs money, can you afford a similar house on a bigger plot?

bluelavender · 26/03/2022 13:53

Is the house over three floors? I would be wary of buying a a property where the footprint of the garden is smaller than or the same as the footprint of the house (for a detached family property).

Are you planning to be there for a long time? If not then maybe consider how easy it would be to sell?

bellac11 · 26/03/2022 13:54

Well a trampoline should be away from the borders of the garden for safety but also your neighbours sake. So that doesnt give a lot of room

We have the same size garden as I said above and believe me its small. There isnt room for a lovely big shed, or for different areas of garden, or choice about where to sit in shade or sun.

Put a trampoline and hot tub and garden table, and chairs, and loungers, and shed, and some flower beds, its going to look cluttered and cramped and not be pleasant to utilise.

I'd love a bigger garden

AlwaysWaiting78 · 26/03/2022 13:54

We are in a 4 bed detached new build and our garden is 10x16m plus a large front garden

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