Last Updated on December 9, 2023 by Kimberly Crawford
Having parks or recreational open spaces near your home or personal property is a blessing. After all, who would not want to live in a place with an open view? Unfortunately, not everyone can enjoy this facility. And the saddest part is, in pursuit of luxurious living spaces and amenities, many decide to miss out on such apartments with open views and spaces. However, that should not be the case, even if your home is very luxurious.
An open lawn or garden in front or inside the apartment complex is a luxurious amenity in itself. Irrespective of the location, these open spaces are vital to your mental and physical wellbeing. At the same time, they are important for various other reasons too. Let us find out how.
Makes Life Less Monotonous
When you first arrive at your new home, you will find all the luxuries to be very alluring. And you will not hesitate to enjoy them to your fullest capabilities. After all, the point of buying or renting a luxury apartment is to enjoy those luxurious amenities, right?
However, you cannot go on like this for the rest of your life. Forget a lifetime, you will not enjoy all this for more than a month or two. The best way to make sure you keep enjoying these amenities is by getting a change in scenery now and then. And what better way to do so than taking a walk outside?
The garden or lawn within the apartment compound makes life less monotonous. You cannot escape the busy urban life because of work and other commitments. Thus, these small walks, or spending time on the park or lawn bench, is what will make life a little less boring for you.
Allows Community Engagement
An outdoor space facilitates community engagement. Neighbors can go out and talk to each other, take walks, discuss things, and so on. Many luxury apartment complexes have multiple open areas to allow such community engagement. Montrose Houston apartments in Texas have around three to four different lawns and gardens inside the complex.Â
These are well-maintained and make for some amazing community engagement. Apart from just taking walks and walking pets, people can also throw small parties here, especially ones where everyone living within the complex is invited. There are also occasional barbeque parties in these spaces.
Apart from parties, the lawns inside the Montrose apartment complex also provide the opportunity to house a bunch of other events throughout the year. From small fairs to small musical programs, everything is possible when you have these open spaces inside your compound.
You Can Walk Your Pets There
One of the best things an apartment complex can offer its residents is a pet-friendly open space. Other amenities are replaceable. You can always find a substitute for them if you need them. However, you cannot find the alternative to a soothing park or lawn right next to your home where you can walk your dog or spend time with your cat.
Your pets need this amenity more than you do. You can find entertainment and comfort elsewhere. Whereas you can scroll through your phone, watch Netflix, or just talk with a friend, your pets cannot do any of that inside the house. Thus, they need to go out now and then.
Besides, pets need that breath of fresh air to stay healthy. Outdoor walks are beneficial for them. Not only is it recreational, but it also helps improve their cardiovascular fitness, build stronger muscles, lower their blood pressure, and so on.
Elevates the Apartment Complex’s Overall Appeal
Proper landscaping can help the apartment’s garden or lawn to add to the complex’s overall appeal. A green living environment is a luxury in itself. It soothes the soul and ensures good health. It can also make the place look and feel more serene if you take proper care of it.
That is one of the main reasons why luxury property brokers and sellers always highlight any green space they have in their property. Because they know that all the luxurious amenities will seem pointless without a breathable and beautiful environment to enjoy them in.
For all these reasons, a green open space, like a garden or lawn, is so important to luxury properties. They are perhaps the best amenities you could ask for in luxury as well as regular apartment complexes.
References:
- Lipford, D. (2023, October 14). Why you should maintain your lawn. Today’s Homeowner. https://todayshomeowner.com/lawn-garden/guides/why-you-should-maintain-your-lawn/
- The Sterling Houston. (2023, March 30). Montrose, Houston, TX Apartments | Luxury apartments at the Sterling. https://thesterlinghouston.com/g
