150 m² 4+1 with a ground-floor bedroom and a 22 m² main bedroom

"4+1" is how Turkish listings describe four bedrooms plus a living room. The key feature of this two-storey prefab house is that one of the four bedrooms sits on the ground floor, so not every family member has to climb the stairs at night. Downstairs you find a 3.4 m² entrance, a 6.3 m² hall, an open 32 m² living room with kitchen, a 10.4 m² bedroom and a 7.2 m² bathroom. Upstairs, a 6 m² hall serves bedrooms of 22 m², 15 m² and 10 m² and a 6 m² bathroom.

Multi-generation living and large families

The 10.4 m² ground-floor bedroom next to a bathroom is ideal for a grandparent who should avoid stairs, for an adult child who wants some independence, or as a permanent guest room when family visits for the summer. Upstairs, the 22 m² room is large enough for a double bed, a generous wardrobe and a seating or desk corner, while the 15 m² and 10 m² rooms suit children.

The open 32 m² living-kitchen is the social centre of the house. Plan zones clearly: kitchen units along one side, the dining table as a link, and the sofa area towards the windows or the balcony door. With a bathroom listed on each floor, mornings run more smoothly for a large household.

Facade and fittings of the 150 m² two-storey house

• Wood-pattern Betopan facade that gives a natural appearance.
• Outer walls 10 cm thick, stated to provide heat and sound insulation.
• Lead-free ERPEN PVC windows.
• Pakpen PVC balcony door connecting the interior with the outdoor area.
• American-style panel interior doors.
• Electrical and plumbing installations concealed in the walls.
• Painted galvanised steel sheet roof; metal roof tiles as an option.

Because the ground-floor bedroom opens off the same level as the living area, consider sound and privacy when deciding which room faces which way.