Congratulations! You’ve found the perfect lot to build the custom home of your dreams in San Antonio. Still, the question looms… Is the slope on my lot going to be a problem?

Take heart: It is not easy finding a lot, worthy of your San Antonio custom home, with a completely, or mostly flat, grade.  Most lots, especially in Texas Hill Country, have at least some subtle changes in slope. With that being said, a steeper slope does present some pleasant considerations (click here for the not so pleasant Cons to building with topography). 

Our biggest Pros to constructing your Diamante Luxury home on a sloped lot.

PRO #1: YOU CAN GET THE ADVANTAGE OF SOME OUTSTANDING VIEWS.

Have you ever walked high on a hill and surveyed the valley below? It’s a breathtaking experience.

A luxury custom home on a sloped lot can give you incredible views depending upon the proximity of your house, as well as the placement of the windows and doors. It’s tough to get that kind of ambiance from a home that’s on a perfectly level lot, and it’s a reason that many homeowners prefer sloped lots.

PRO #2: YOU CAN FINALLY GET A WALKOUT BASEMENT.

Under the right circumstances, creating a walkout basement can be the perfect solution to a lot with significant slope. Gone is the traditional notion of a dark creepy basement, aka storage basement. A walkout basement is considered, functional, square footage (with daylight) that lends to the overall exterior elevation of  your home.

Many homeowners choose to build their residences on sloped lots because they can more easily enjoy living in the well-lit lower level, or  heading outside to enjoy a deck, patio, garden, or path. The team at Diamante Luxury Homes can show you some clever and creative ways to use your basement rooms, such as turning them into in-law or guest quarters, a wine cellar, a theatre room, or even a home gym. We have done it all!

PRO #3: YOU CAN CREATE A ONE-OF-A-KIND ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED HOME.

Any way you slice it, with a sloped lot, you have unlimited possibilities to create an architectural masterpiece. The nuances of a sloping lot lend to the uniqueness of your custom design. Let your imagination run wild. Think, gazing past your infinity edge pool, which seems to hover over a spectacular San Antonio hill country horizon…the good life.

At the beginning of the planning process with our design build team, discuss in detail the ideas you have for your dream home and how you plan to live your day to day in it. Together, we can come up with clever ways to make the most of your sloped lot, despite any problems the San Antonio topography might create.

There isn’t a lot too tough for us to shy away from. In fact, we have made a reputation for ourselves among some of the best San Antonio Custom Home Builders at doing just that–receiving referrals and offering advice on how to tackle topographical issues. You have questions and we have the answers. Call our experienced staff at (210) 341-6430 for more information on finding the perfect lot or scheduling your free lot evaluation today!