By sunny 
For those who pursue a high quality of life, owning a home with a yard is undoubtedly an ideal choice. My wife and I have been working hard overseas for many years, and we have always harboured a dream in our hearts – to buy a house of our own. After going through numerous rental changes, we finally decided to follow the trend and shop for a first-floor home with a yard.
At first, our family didn’t understand our choice; they were worried about the dampness and privacy of the ground floor. However, only six months after moving in, our decision won the approval of our family, and even our neighbours followed suit, which was a great relief to us.
From planning to reality
At the beginning of the purchase, my wife began to envision how to set up the small yard that belonged to us. Surprisingly, after the renovation was completed, our neighbours also praised our yard and came to visit us. It seems that my wife does have a unique vision.
This small yard is quite spacious, and instead of planning it too complexly, we designed a large activity area in the central area. In our spare time, we will set up tables and chairs here to enjoy a leisurely afternoon or invite friends and family to gather here.
And against the wall, we planted our favourite greenery and flowers to add a touch of life to the yard. Of course, if you like gardening, you can also create a vegetable garden here, planting vegetables and fruits with your own hands and enjoying the joy of harvesting.
Practical design to ease the burden of housework
As the yard is open-plan, daily cleaning can be a real challenge. To ease the burden of housework, we have installed a spray gun at the water outlet. This spray gun has a high impact and is able to easily rinse away the dirt on the ground, saving us the time-consuming and labour-intensive process of scrubbing. Today, the yard is always clean and tidy and much easier to use.
Warm ambience to brighten up the evening
To make the yard cosy at night, I also installed a few pretty little lights in the yard. Whenever night falls, turn on the lights and the whole yard will be covered in soft light, creating a romantic and cosy atmosphere. In this small yard, I have found my own happy time.
Three benefits of having a yard in your home
The longer we live in the house, the more we feel the unique charm of a ground floor house with a courtyard. It is not only a place to live, but also an ideal place to create a romantic living space, let us have a better contact with nature and improve the quality of life. So, what are the advantages of a ground floor residence with a courtyard?
Yard perks 1: Convenient daily travelling
Living on the ground floor, in addition to having a lovely little yard, daily travelling also becomes extremely convenient. For those who live in the upper floors, waiting for the lift or taking the stairs every day is undoubtedly an ordeal. Living on the ground floor, we don’t need to worry about these problems.
Outside the door is the courtyard, and beyond that is the street, whether it is for work or shopping, it is easy to travel. Especially when moving house or moving large items, the advantages of the ground floor are even more obvious. We can just ask the merchant to put the items in the courtyard and then easily move them back to our homes without the hassle of climbing stairs or waiting for a lift.
Yard perks2: Get close to nature and enjoy a green life
Modern neighbourhoods pay great attention to greening, with a large number of flowers and trees planted around the buildings. Living on the ground floor, we can open the window or door every day to breathe fresh air and feel the embrace of nature. On a sunny day, when you push open the door of your room, you can hear the singing and laughing of birds and feel the vitality and vigour of nature. This feeling of being close to nature allows us to find a touch of peace and solace in our busy lives.
Many people think that living on the ground floor is a kind of torment, but I think this view is one-sided. As long as we love life and ourselves, we can find our own happiness no matter what kind of house we live in. The ground floor of the house with a courtyard, but also provides us with an opportunity to have close contact with nature, so that we can enjoy a quiet and beautiful in the hustle and bustle of the city.
Yard perks 3: Enhance the value of the house with high investment potential
In the past, many people did not look favourably on houses on the ground floor, believing that they were damp, poor lighting and other problems. However, with the improvement of people’s living standards and the change of living concepts, first-floor houses with courtyards have now become a sought-after commodity in the market. Especially for young people, they pay more attention to the quality of life and living environment, for the ground floor of the house with a courtyard is even more attractive.
Buying a house with a courtyard on the ground floor will not only make our life more comfortable and pleasant, but also may enhance the value of the house. With the development of the city and the increasing scarcity of land resources, homes with courtyards will become even more rare and precious. Therefore, from an investment point of view, a first-floor home with a courtyard also has great potential. Even if we intend to rent out this house in the future, we will be able to get a higher rental income.
Personalised arrangement to create exclusive space
Of course, in addition to the three advantages mentioned above, a ground floor home with a courtyard also provides us with the space for personalised arrangement. In this small yard, we can arrange and decorate it according to our own preferences and needs. Whether it is planting flowers and plants, placing tables and chairs or installing lights, etc., we can make our yard more unique and cosy.
For those who love gardening, the yard is a perfect space for planting. We can grow a variety of flowers and vegetables to our liking and enjoy the fun and sense of accomplishment that comes with gardening. And for people who like to party, the yard is an ideal place for entertainment. We can invite our friends and family to gather, barbecue or organise various activities to enhance their relationship and friendship.
Integrate into the community and enhance neighbourhood relationship
In addition, having a courtyard on the ground floor makes it easier for us to integrate into the community and enhance neighbourliness. As the courtyard is open, we often meet our neighbours in the courtyard. We can chat together, share life moments or help each other solve problems in life. This kind of close neighbourhood relationship not only enriches our life, but also allows us to get timely help and support when we encounter difficulties.
Write in the end
Looking back on our home buying experience, I can’t help but marvel at my wife’s wise choice. When we first followed the trend and bought a one-storey home with a courtyard, we never thought it would be so comfortable and cosy to live in. Today, we have fallen in love with this small courtyard full of life and vitality, and enjoy the many benefits it brings.
So, what do you think about this type of house with a courtyard on the ground floor? Is it also attracted by its unique charm like me? I believe that with the improvement of people’s living standards and the change of living concepts, the ground floor with a courtyard will be more and more popular and sought after. And we are looking forward to continue to enjoy our happy time in this small courtyard full of vitality and vigour.