So we are officially THOSE PEOPLE! Since Ryan Homes asked us to change our lot (fine by us...we originally wanted this one anyway!) we decided to drive down the street again. Part of this street is developed, so we took advantage and actually knocked on a door. Some people wouldn't do this...but we are far from shy. Lucky for us, our new next door neighbor answered the door (Hey, Stephanie!). She was super sweet and actually invited us into the house so we could see it with the reverse layout. For whatever reason, our lots dictate the driveway be cut in on a certain side. This makes our footprint reverse from the Ryan Homes published floor plan (although you can ask them to reverse it and print you a new copy if you'd like). Stephanie and her hubby moved in less than a month before, so they just finished the same process we are now starting. Stephanie gave us the full tour and talked about some things they were really happy they did.
One take away was the fact that they made the exit from their basement come out of the side of their house. Our exit will be similar in design as far as double glass doors, out onto a cement slab, then a few steps to walk up that run parallel to the side of the house. This saves so much of your yard and gives you so many more options regarding deck and patio placement later on. We were not even aware that this was an option or something Ryan Homes would consider, so this piece of info was invaluable to us!
How nice is it to know we have friendly neighbors who will share more than a cup of sugar?! -Ashleigh
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