Carport — keep or demolish?
Hi, We are renovating to sell and this is the original image from when we purchased
Since then the smaller garden shed has moved to the rear concrete slab you can see on the RHS. The bigger is currently a chicken coop but will go before we sell. The RHS and rear fences have been replaced with new and we have established gardens around the LHS and rear.
The carport in question is old but reasonable quality. It has some leaks and due to small side access is not really usable for cars (except micro cars or bikes) - just storage. It is at a weird angle to the house and block - I presume this was meant to be easier to turn a car into but most just don't fit up the side to get to it!
My thoughts are to paint it all out in the same colour we are painting the roof - ironstone and dress it as an entertaining area.
My hubby wants to demolish it completely and make the yard look bigger - allbeit a concrete one.
The house doesn't have a great deal of storage but it is likely to attract a young or older couple who don't have kids. (only 2br)
Additionally we will paint the concrete - either light or charcoal grey to bring a little uniformity in. It is probably worth noting this is a low value home (mid $200's when done so not worth spending a great deal on)
Would appreciate your opinion on the carport - will save me alot of painting time if we get rid of it but I think shelter is handy....Or maybe you have a better suggestion??
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Comments (12)Your needs for your home should ultimately drive the decisions....it's tricky jumping in and out on these things, particular after a design process has already occurred, as the projects developed as a result of decisions over various aspects and prioritising of the various goals. Function should drive the decisions one way or the other - THEN we work out how to make it aesthetically/spatially balanced one way or the other..........whatever you do you need to have solid reasoning and justification for all decisions.............. regarding your carport structure, you may well come to the confident conclusion that open private outdoor space/landscaping is a better use of that area for your and your property and that's the best option for you. Be careful not to get confused by differing advice here and whilst all ideas can be valid, the risk is losing your bearing with your own goals. I could argue both sides, a real estate agent may say you're diminishing market value, but you as the owner may prefer a larger rear yard. Not right or wrong, just different priorities and perspectives...... Typically when it comes to this stuff, our instincts are the best compass........but be sure you have taken time to think through options and have the right info.....after years of doing this I can say instinct never fails, but less then ideal outcomes can occur by not trusting your gut Cheers PD...See MoreUndercroft carport/garage extension to existing house
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