North facing gardens

Avril


Joined: 21/05/2007
Posts: 164

Message Posted:
21/05/2007 23:36

Hi,

Have just purchased a plot and looking to build. Have draft plans and hoping to have everything south facing. However, the plot is best suited to have all entertaining areas at north. Being from UK this is a no-no. Is there anyone out there who can advise how much of a shadow is cast by a 25ft house onto a north facing garden during the year. I appreciate during the hot months there's not much of a shadow cast. Its the months from September to March that are uncertain.

Thanks!

davidoff


Joined: 21/04/2007
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
22/05/2007 10:45

Hi avril,



Not sure Im afraid- but when I was out there I was told that the sun goes from east to west?



But that was when I was at Tatlisu looking to the sea I was told that-so Im not sure about directions of the sun where you are?



See ya D

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
22/05/2007 11:15

To get a sea view you will be facing north. However, Cyprus is much further South than UK so the sun is much much higher in the sky. The shadow of the villa will only ba about 1 metre in the day (unless you are planning multi storey...)

Avril


Joined: 21/05/2007
Posts: 164

Message Posted:
22/05/2007 20:27

Hi guys,

Thanks for that.

Tony you said there would be a 1 metre shadow cast over the north of the property. Is this in the summer only? Do you have any idea if the shadow cast in the winter would be much bigger? I don't want to go for the pool at the north side of the garden if it means I'll be sitting out in shade for the colder months in the year.

Many many thanks in advance for your help regarding this matter.

Avril

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
25/05/2007 17:32

Hi, We live in Esentepe and have gardens to the rear (North facing) and front(South facing). Our plan had a pool on the north side of the house, we had it moved to the west side as it catches most sun on that side. We have been here a year now and can confirm that the north facing garden is mostly in the villa's shadow during the winter months (Nov-Mar).

Avril


Joined: 21/05/2007
Posts: 164

Message Posted:
25/05/2007 19:26

Hi Robert,

Thanks very much for your reply.

Avril