Why do so many find patio home living so appealing? Steve Dobbs has lived in his patio home in Forest Village for five years. He wrote about his initial thoughts on living in a Forest Village patio home when he moved in 2011. Steve says that he would never go back to living in a single family house. For those on the fence about patio home living, consider the following:
- Yardwork Eliminated- Depending on the size of your yard, you should expect to spend two to four hours a week on your lawn in a single family home. A yard involves a lot of work such as mowing, edging, weed removal, watering, and fertilizing. In a patio home, yardwork is nonexistent. You will pay a monthly homeowner’s association fee that covers the maintenance of your lawn. The time that you would be dedicating to your yard, you can spend doing activities you enjoy. Generally speaking, the HOA will take care of your shrubbery and mulching. And, don’t forget the leaves in the fall. Many people do not enjoy raking and disposing of the leaves!
- Exterior Maintenance- Usually, patio home communities will take care of the outside maintenance of your home. This could include painting, roof repairs, gutter cleaning, tree trimming, etc.
- Less Space to Upkeep- Although patio homes vary in square footage, often times people will choose patio homes with less square footage so that there is less space to upkeep. Anyone that has owned a single family home knows how much time is involved in cleaning. Less square footage means less time spent on cleaning.
- Basements- Living in a patio home doesn't mean that you only have one floor. For those that still want a basement, patio homes with basements are very common. Forest Village patio homes and many other patio home subdivisions in Louisville have basements.
- More Time to Enjoy Life- With less yardwork and home to upkeep, you should have more time to spend doing the things you love. This is one of the most common reasons people choose patio home living.
- More Affordable- Patio homes tend to be easier to afford than single family homes. Usually you can get the same modern day bells and whistles that a single family home would offer but for a cheaper price.
- Less Neighbors- Compared to condominiums, patio home subdivisions typically have fewer residents. It is pretty common to just share one wall. That is almost a misnomer, as often there are two walls with a fire break which does double duty for safety and noise concerns. Condominium complexes usually have more residents because there are two to three floors of units in each building. In a patio home, you don’t have to worry about having neighbors above or below you. This means less noise and more privacy.
Patio home living isn’t for everyone but it would be something to consider if you want less upkeep when it comes to a home. You can view all patio homes for sale in Louisville and surrounding counties on our website. The Hollinden Team currently has a patio home for sale located at 10108 Cave Creek Rd. For more information, call us at 502-429-3866.
What do you think about patio home living? Do you live in a patio home? If not, would you ever consider living in a patio home? Feel free to write your questions and comments below.
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