Villa privacy: what to check on site

Privacy depends on sightlines, noise and access routes, not just boundary-wall height. Walk through the garden and rooms at different times and observe how windows relate to neighbouring buildings. Investigate surrounding uses without assuming the current setting will remain unchanged.

Practical steps

1. Identify outdoor sitting areas visible from roads or neighbouring properties
2. Check noise with windows open and in spaces intended for rest
3. Investigate permitted screening and planting options and their cost before purchase

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