To have a small country house is the dream of any successful person. A place where you can come in the summer and just relax at any time. A country house for such purposes is too large and cumbersome to purchase, the presence of a summer house, as a rule, implies the presence of a garden, which also promises a lot of work on the land, but a cottage is an ideal option for living for a short time away from the bustle of people and get some rest.
Luxury real estate concept
No, this newfangled word is not at all an old name for an ordinary country house or dacha, which usually has several acres of a garden in addition and was built a couple of decades ago. A cottage is literally a new type of country house, designed for one family of three or more people. It can be a two-story or one and a half-story house, always with an attic and many other outbuildings. Usually, cottages are preferred to be built on the shores of lakes or near picturesque places in order to enjoy beautiful views during their holidays, but nevertheless, such properties are being built within the city, for people who want to stay in such comfort all year round.
It is noteworthy that cottages, despite their simplicitybuildings are considered expensive and elite real estate, which not everyone is able to purchase. But this myth can be easily dispelled by looking at the prices of building materials or by looking for a more or less acceptable option in the "Avito" - "Houses, Cottages" section.
Distinguishing Features
Cottages are considered elite real estate, because they have a number of conditions that must be met. One of them, and the most important: the house must be equipped with all amenities, in addition to this:
- when building a cottage, much attention is paid to its appearance, the facade of the building must be beautiful;
- do not lose sight of the landscape around the building;
- complete home maintenance with various communications: water, gas, electricity, telephone, internet, bathroom, etc.;
- the territory of a cottage, as a rule, is several times larger than a dacha;
- the presence of an attic - living space in the attic with a sloping ceiling - best characterizes the cottage;
- a cozy fireplace in the living room.
Country houses - for many, an indicator of belonging to a certain rich "estate", because they look very attractive. But in fact, even a small business owner can afford them.
Demand for such real estate is always growing due to the high profitability of housing, especially in resort areas. There is a common practice to rent cottages in the summer. Often it is easier to build such a dwelling on your own: it is both more profitable and cheaper, but the process is not always moving forward.quickly.
Types of outbuildings for a country house
Often a cottage is not one large residential building, but a small “apartment” on the ground with many outbuildings. Thanks to the imagination of the owners, small gazebos often stand next to the cottages. As a rule, there is a garage for a car, a swimming pool or an artificial pond can be located behind the house itself, some owners even build a bathhouse.
The attic deserves special attention - without it, a cottage and not a cottage at all. Often the most beautiful rooms are located under the roof of the building, and many people dream of looking at the starry sky through the window on summer evenings.
Design
The construction of any house begins, first of all, with its design. The customer must decide in advance on the size of the building, the location of the rooms in it and the landscape. Usually the layout in the cottage involves the presence of a living room, kitchen, bathroom on the first floor, and the bedroom and other necessary premises are located on the second.
You can either make a layout of a dwelling yourself using modulator programs, or seek help from specialists in this field. Often cottage projects are freely available, where the number of consumables is indicated and all calculations have already been made. All that remains for the future owner is to build the same house in real size, supplementing it with their own features.
Standard and individual projects
It is profitable and convenient to build cottages for several reasons at once: firstly,the materials for them are not too expensive and easy to use, and secondly, the construction of a cottage will not drag on for a year or two, as is often the case with houses or summer cottages, this is the reason for the great demand for the construction of this type of dwelling.
You can calculate the cost of building cottages by contacting the specialists of a construction company that sets its own prices for services provided, such as home insulation, communications and much more. As a rule, the larger the area of the cottage, the less it costs per square meter.
Construction of cottages in the Moscow region on average can cost 3,000,000 rubles, not counting the price for the plot.
Construction companies tend to be less willing to take on individual projects, as there are more complexities. But nevertheless, the cottages, the photos of which cannot but please the eye, were built precisely according to individual projects. Self-construction can be delayed for a long time due to unforeseen factors, but in the end you will get your dream home.
Selection of building materials
If the owner decides to build a cottage from scratch on his own, then first of all, you should decide what material the walls of the house will be made of. Usually a cottage is built of stone or red brick, but recently it is much more profitable and more convenient to build it from aerated concrete blocks, which are much cheaper than other building materials, very practical and stable.
It is not uncommon to build housing out of wood, but it should be doneadjustment for climate and weather conditions. In some regions of Russia, the climate is too humid for wood, while in resort areas, such as the Crimea, wooden cottages are in great demand.
Construction companies are ready to provide all the necessary materials at competitive prices, but you will have to build a building from scratch yourself, as well as design extensions, create some architectural features and much more, and this is very difficult for owners who do not have experience in construction.
Property for rent
Many houses and cottages located in resort areas bring their owners great profits during the summer season, since their rent near the sea is almost as much in demand as buying. Owners who do not live in country houses all year round usually rent out their comfortable accommodation. Having your own cottage means having the opportunity to go on vacation at any time, as well as increase income by renting out additional housing.
A small life hack for those who are just thinking about becoming the owner of suburban housing: you can rent a typical cottage built by one company or another for a short time and evaluate the layout of the house and the comfort of housing in general. Construction companies most often build typical cottages, which differ only in design and nuances in the form of communications.
