Aspect - new build plot thoughts?
Leah Rodrigues
3 years ago
Hi all,
we have put a hold on a plot today (42) for a new build home.
We love the site, the house and the location after months of looking they get snapped up pretty quick. The only thing that I am uncertain about is the sun aspect.
It looks like the plot is to the north west. Our current garden is east so gets morning sun but not so much on an evening. I like the sun but with children realise south facing can be a little relentless.
What do you think about aspect? It’s winter and dark here and we can’t get anywhere near the wall of the garden to check whether there is any light back there at all.
Thanks,
Leah
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