When planning a summer cottage of 12 acres, it is optimal to take into account the features of the landscape, soil, climatic conditions of the region, planned for growing crops. Standardly on the territory they delimit a place for a cottage, a recreation area, planting vegetables, flower beds, and a children's playground.
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Suburban planning rules
Experts recommend ergonomically planning a suburban area of 12 acres for comfortable use of the allotment.
You will need to consider the following parameters:
- soil condition, its type for choosing the type of foundation,
- relief of the allotment territory (slopes, lowlands, hills);
- groundwater level;
- the degree of illumination of the allotment, configuration, side of the world;
- type of water supply system;
- the proximity of the site to the forest, lake.
Then a drawing is drawn up of the layout of a country allotment of 12 acres.
The standard layout of zones is carried out taking into account the following recommendations:
- the residential area provides for the construction of a cottage, a separate summer kitchen, a gazebo and occupies about 10-15% of the site area;
- 60-65% of the area is allocated for the beds and garden;
- 25% of the area is allocated for recreation space;
- about 10-15% is allocated for household blocks.
Some spaces can be combined for comfortable operation.
The residential area on a summer cottage plot of 12 acres is the main one, the cottage should not exceed 3 floors and is located at a distance of at least 3-4 m from the road.
It is advisable to plan the space taking into account the following parameters:
- housing is recommended to be placed in the northern part of the allotment or on a hill;
- the main windows should be directed to the west or east;
- the veranda is optimally placed on the south side of the building;
- you can decorate the building with the help of climbing crops planted near the walls;
- near the house, you can design a garage in the form of an extension or a separate structure.
Layout of recreation areas, playgrounds
When drawing up a scheme for a summer cottage of 12 acres, the recreation area can be divided into several spaces. The main element is the gazebo.
A brazier or barbecue is being designed nearby. The area is decorated with flower beds, ponds, flower beds or a compact fountain. A hammock and benches are installed next to trees or bushes. If necessary, you can plan the space for the court, basketball courts.
In the summer cottage area of 12 acres there is a place for a children's area. It is important to plan the site taking into account the following requirements:
- the area must be protected from drafts;
- there should be shrubs or small trees on the site to protect children in sunny weather;
- the zone is recommended to be located near the cottage;
- decoration should be done in rich colors;
- equipment includes a sandpit, swing, sculptures, slide;
- good sports complexes, selected according to the age of the children.
It is recommended to plan a vegetable garden in the south of the territory, where there should be no trees, high fences. When choosing a space for planting, the type of soil is determined. Fruit shrubs or trees are planted from the east or south-east of the allotment.
On a summer cottage plot of 12 acres there is a place for an economic zone. She should be away from the playground.
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I wrote about the landscape design of the site in the following article:Landscaping on six acres