How To Choose A Lot For Your Custom Home

Embarking on the journey of building your dream home is undoubtedly exciting. However, the first pivotal step in turning this dream into reality is choosing a lot for a new home. How do you navigate through this initial stage, ensuring that the piece of land you choose aligns seamlessly with your aspirations for your home?

Grizzly Ridge offers both lake view and mountain view lots on our developments, Lake Windermere Estates and CastleRock in the Columbia Valley. We are dedicated to working with you to find the ideal location that perfectly aligns with your vision for your future home. Let’s explore the key considerations that will guide you in choosing a lot for a new home.

Determining Your Priorities

Before diving into the specifics of lot types and features, it’s essential to determine your priorities. What matters most to you? Proximity to amenities, breathtaking views, or perhaps the privacy of a secluded location?

Establishing your priorities will help you filter through the options effectively.

Types of Lots

To understand the scope of lot type, here are a few common definitions for lot type varieties. Some lots may be better suited to your needs than others and it is important to understand their differences.

Acreage Lots: Acreage lots are typically located in rural settings, offering ample space which allows for various outdoor activities and the freedom to build larger homes with more extensive landscaping. However, due to their rural location, acreage lots are often further away from urban amenities and services, requiring careful consideration of the practicalities of daily living and commuting. Grizzly Ridge offers lots strategically situated near urban amenities, ensuring you have the best of both worlds.

Suburban Lots: Suburban lots are situated within newly developed areas and are often subject to predefined architectural guidelines to ensure a cohesive community design. These lots offer proximity to a wide range of amenities, including schools, shopping centres, and recreational facilities, making them an attractive option for families and individuals who prioritize convenience. While suburban lots may have smaller land areas compared to acreage lots, they provide easy access to essential services and a sense of community within the neighbourhood

Lot Size & Shape

Understanding local zoning regulations is crucial. These regulations can affect the type, size, and style of the home you can build. You will also want to consider how large you want your home and yard to be, and select a lot that can accommodate this.

Lake Windermere Estates and CastleRock Estates have predefined architectural guidelines, which are meant to foster a cohesive and harmonious living environment, preserving the value of your home and the entire community. We encourage variety and individuality within the framework of these guidelines to allow you the freedom to create a home that reflects your unique style and preferences.

Evaluate The Lot Slope

Evaluate the slope of the lot. Some incline from front to rear, while others follow the opposite direction. Consider if your preferred house style; with a walk-out basement, for instance, is best suited for lots that slope from front to back.

The builders that we work with on our developments take into account the slope of the lot in their design considerations. These builders have experience in designing homes that take advantage of the unique features of sloped land, such as maximizing views and access to daylight.

Ultimately, we recommend that you choose the lot that aligns with your home vision, and trust the expert builders to ensure that your home design aligns with the unique features of the lot, complies with local regulations, and meets your personal preferences and needs.

Views

Which direction will the front of your home face? Consider what’s important to you. Whether it’s a serene lake view or majestic mountain vistas, choosing a lot for a new home with your desired views will enhance the living experience.