Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Jan 30, 2018 11:22 pm Hey guys we've purchased a block with a south facing back yard. I didn't put too much thought in to it but thought it'd be nice in the alfresco in summer compared to our current west facing back yard. Our alfresco will be at the rear on the east side and our living areas are on the east. We will be putting a pool in the backyard. Okay so any Sydney siders on here have a south facing back yard and if so what do you love and hate? What's the sun like in winter, is it too shady? How much sun do you get? Is there a lot of sun in summer? Any other pros and cons related to sun and shade? Thanks. Oh and its a single story if thats relevant at all Re: South facing back yard in sydney 2Jan 31, 2018 7:29 am It will probably be fine in summer, cold in winter as it won’t get much sun. Re: South facing back yard in sydney 3Feb 01, 2018 12:45 pm You won't be seeing any sun in the winter there as the house itself will be shading out your backyard. I have a south facing block too, but it is a private cul-de-sac, so I have put together a north-facing patio with retractable roof in addition to south-facing alfresco. The first one is the "winter" patio, the later is the "summer" patio. Also, kitchen and dining are facing north and while living and family are facing south. can someone with more experience give me their insight? land is pretty much flat its pretty much at the top of a hill. left and right neighbours are flat in line with my… 0 7445 2 4367 there should be ss cable so you can pull up bore pump for service 1 3131 |