Does a steeply sloping garden bother you/make a difference?

moneyistooshorttomention

Never mind the back garden - which doesnt look too bad to me.

.....What about that front garden? All those steps up and down any time I wanted to get into my house = no thanks!

Davesnave

Without a slope, it's often difficult to get views in urban situations, and in some of these, such as Westcountry seaside towns, slopes are part of the reality.

That front garden could accommodate better landscaping resulting in a less vicious incline, albeit at the expense of directness.

The back doesn't suffer from 'hole in the ground' syndrome, and again more could be done there to improve safety, if that's a concern. It isn't as alpine as many I've seen.

The expense of these things should just be factored-in like any other obvious changes one might need to make when considering value and the amount to offer.

moneyistooshorttomention

Not just West Country seaside towns either. Round here (West Wales) there are houses that bring a whole new meaning to "going up the garden".

I can also recall a West Country house I viewed (not in a seaside town) where all the answers soon became clear as to why I could (just about) have afforded it. One of them being most of the garden was on a distinctly steep slope downwards from the house. One trip and I'd have "rolled" - ie right down to the bottom of the garden. The very odd "atmosphere" in the house (gawdalone knows what had been going on in the house - but some of the owners possessions gave me a pretty shrewd idea:cool:) was the main reason I didnt want it - but that garden was reason no. 2.

glasgowdan

I think spending that kind of money I'd rather not have to spend a load more on projects. I can picture a really nice garden, slides, swings, wee hidden gardens and all sorts, but we wouldn't have the cash for it for a long time and I am not sure I'd have the patience to maintain it either.

seven-day-weekend

I like the garden better than the house, which I think is beige and bland, but each to their own. I think a child would love playing on that slope!

ruggedtoast

It might not bother you but it will bother future buyers who want a usable family garden. Sometimes when you are house hunting you just want to overlook flaws, but a sloping garden is a flaw. No one wants one, and you need to consider that when you are thinking of what to offer.

teddysmum

The house is lovely inside, but he garden and front would put me off, if elderly, infirm or having young children (in fact up to teens) or a small dog.


The lawned areas are still sloping so use for games or swings etc could be affected and I would really worry about a small dog, toddler or even impulsive older child tumbling down the steps ,back and front. The limited time spent in the garden, because of bad weather, would have no effect on this, as they only need to tumble once.


The very steep front steps would be difficult for a small child or elderly visitor to climb,besides adding extra work to bringing in shopping, the furniture and possibly a baby buggy (two journeys , meaning the child would have to be left while the buggy is carried up).

Slinky

I was about to mention buggies. And shopping. Every darned thing up all those steps, never mind the back garden.

moneyistooshorttomention

..and that's before we start wondering how many people have visiting friends with wheelchairs or the like....

glasgowdan

Few things I hadn't thought of there. I see the house is getting close to living on a first floor with those steps, hadn't thought of it. It does have great views over Bearsden and lots of light, but my dream home is a leafy level house and I think that's what we'll hold out for. It's been months now and we've no patience left!