eighteen feet of width and 550 square feet, and someone actually knew what to do with it. the lattice screens soften the neighbor sightlines, mature plantings took years to establish, and there is room for both a proper lounge and a dining setup without anyone bumping chairs. a direct living terrace that functions like a garden room.

seventeen feet wide with a built-in grill and string lights already doing the work. a second level terrace accessed through the bedroom via spiral staircase, which is charming exactly once per evening. neighbors have sightlines, so the seating arrangement is strategic. dinner for six works; privacy for two requires planning.

this terrace has decent dimensions, but the access through the primary, along with the fencing and the lack of views, will not give it the sense of privacy most buyers look for .

the dual sliding doors provide a seamless, airy connection to the primary suite, but accessing the terrace through a bedroom kills its social utility. while the footprint is practical and views are solid, it functions better as a private morning retreat than a guest-friendly space. it’s a bedroom perk, not an entertaining hub.

the buildings architectural details add a pleasant dimension to the small-ish terrace, the views take care of the rest.

generous width on this living level terrace, with ten feet giving you real room for the sectional, the extra chairs, and a coffee table without anyone feeling squeezed. the courtyard orientation means neighbors have sightlines in, which is fine for morning coffee and less ideal for anything requiring discretion. afternoon sun is modest at best.