Walkways and paths

[Firestar_3x]

Currently mulling over a house I like, but unsure about the prospect of having a walkway right in front of the driveway.

Always told myself a big no no was buying a house which had a public footpath going past.

It's a well to do, low crime area, all newish build (5 years or so), intention is to live in this house whilst I rent out another property.

Was thinking about shrinking the front garden with a 6ft fence, which would add another 1/3 onto the rear garden, but want to avoid turning the pathway into an alleyway.





Thoughts?

 

[Firestar_3x]

Yea the hedge is on the boundary, road wise, gets busy during rush-hour, not too bad otherwise, but you will get on and off traffic noise when in the garden, which is a negative.

 

[Firestar_3x]

Good point about planning, the impression I got is access is mainly for those living on estate.

The front is just dead space to me really, unless I could turn it into a larger drive.

 

[Firestar_3x]

End of that path has a cast iron bollard, good idea about scoping the area out, might park up and see the situation at peak times. Think the hedge idea plus conifers will be the best bet.

 

[Firestar_3x]

Doubt you would get planning for a garage, which is a shame! Been round today, foot traffic is light, but the road is louder than I would like.

Yea Regy that's my worry really, don't want to be uncomfortable in my own home due to the odd idiot kid, I'd rather design such hassle out of my life, little cherubs!

Think I will keep an eye open for a similar house a bit further down the road