Downsizing, Small homes
Skinny Houses a Good Downsizing Solution
December 15, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Downsizers have been discovering that Seattle’s skinny houses are perfect for simplifying their lifestyles. They are also finding them to be much more livable than townhouses. Here’s why:
- Skinny houses are generally 1200 to 1600 sf, which are smaller than detached houses, but larger than most townhouses.
- Most skinny houses in Seattle are 2 levels instead of 3, and have more area per floor. Many have bedrooms on the main level, offering mostly one-level living.
- Their lot sizes are around 2500 t0 3000 sf, which leaves a manageable amount of yardwork and enough room for developing pleasant outdoor living spaces.
- Unlike townhouses, they are built in quieter, less dense single-family zoned neighborhoods.
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