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Thursday, November 19, 2015
Zero Property
Our new place in Ft. Worth is what they call a zero property line home. That doesn't mean that we don't have some property.
We of course own the land the house is sitting on, and on our side of the fence there is 5ft. from the house to the fence... and the neighbors have 5 ft. on the other side, before their house begins.. This is the view from the kitchen sink,
and this is the opposite side of the house. The five feet here is measured from the edge of the patio We on the other hand live in the mountains for five months out of the year, where we have no fencing, over 2 acres with spectacular views. This just takes a little getting use to when you return. The convenience of being in town sure does make up for it though. Could you, or do you live this close to your neighbors?
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I grew up in Palm Beach in the older midsection where the home are very close and you can hear the arguments going on next door. Not as close as this, but pretty darn close. I love that you have part of the year with one landscape and the rest with another. It is a nice contrast.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that an interesting name for it. In some cities that might be considered vast property. I can see that it would take getting used to, but I could do it in the winter. As it is, we're in the middle of 67 acres and its quite a ways to our nearest neighbor. There are times, especially in the dark cold snowy winter, when I might like closer neighbors.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that an interesting name for it. In some cities that might be considered vast property. I can see that it would take getting used to, but I could do it in the winter. As it is, we're in the middle of 67 acres and its quite a ways to our nearest neighbor. There are times, especially in the dark cold snowy winter, when I might like closer neighbors.
ReplyDeletenot anymore. :) i love your wall and ivy.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd prefer a tad more space around me, though in winter it might feel cozy. ;)
ReplyDeleteyes I have lived like that and although it made me feel safe and cosy at first, I ended up feeling claustrophobic and hating it....now I live with wide open spaces on 50acres....ah, breathing space....much better! I do like that plant trellised on the wall!
ReplyDeleteAs I get older I sometimes think that less land would be good.
ReplyDeleteThe amount of room depends upon your neighborhood. We have somewhat narrow spaces between houses but the neighbors are friend, but respective of privacy so no problem. On the other hand when still single, years ago!, I lived in duplexes and apartments in both Chicago and Minneapolis and would have preferred more privacy in those dwellings. Your space in Texas looks very livable!
ReplyDeleteI have lived in Fort Worth since 1964, but not that close a neighbor. Do have nice ones tho, but in houses. It is nice you can enjoy both of two wonderful worlds.
ReplyDeleteLove the ivy on the wall
ReplyDeleteThe Ivy on the wall is super cool. - I live close to my next door neighbors but not quite that close. I bet it would be an adjustment after living without fences.
ReplyDeleteIt looks very private and cozy! Sometimes it's nice to know you are near somebody :)
ReplyDeleteThat's the first time I've heard the term.
ReplyDeleteI don't live quite that close...more like 12 feet or so between us and one neighbor...but we live on the corner so no one on the other side...
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
ReplyDeleteFor years I've lived that close to my neighbors in The Netherlands but not here in Georgia.
We have quite a distance between neighbors and we love the personal freedom with garden view.
But I also can see the good point you mention with half/half.
Hugs and happy weekend!
Mariette
Not that close Janey, but as you say city living has other benefits.
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