What to do with this outhouse foundation.

[Hobobanobo]

Hi,

So after demolishing this 50s outhouse (three 5x5 ft rooms) and salvaging the bricks for a garden wall. I was planning on using the closest third of the base for a brick BBQ. and since its the spot in the garden that gets full sun all day. I was going to just build seating for the far end.
There was also going to be a concrete path to the shed/drive.
BUT.
I wanted some sort of platform out back making it flush with the outhouse foundations. but after thinking about it, decking may not last but its easier to get the height. perhaps flagging it all is better?

Could I just smash the whole thing out and patio right over the back and spot where this outhouse was? perhaps this looks better and I don't have to deal with the height issues. (There is a good 6 inch or more to ground level at the back end, which would take a lot of filling to level the back edge of the house for flags.

What would you do with this spot?

Side of house (Corner plot)

Old image from back of house.

 

[Odds]

Are you planning to cover the whole area with brick?
It looks like an awfully large space to do so.
What are the dimensions of the garden in relation to the number of bricks you have at your disposal?

 

[Hobobanobo]

No The bricks were 1100 or so in total. I used half to build a wall and the rest I will either clean up and sell or use for projects around the garden/house. (BBQ or Raised bed etc)

I was going to just pour a tonne of concrete for the driveway and shed path (which is half dug out now), and deck out the back. (Only 12 foot out from the house or so.
But on second though I am thinking that perhaps I smash the base out, and flag the back of the house (only out as far as the outhouse base protrudes. and then continue the flags as a path to the shed/driveway.

If that makes sense.

I'm not sure. whatever I pick is a big job for me a couple hours a day so I just wanted some wiser opinions on what you would do given its current state. (And without breaking the bank of course too)

 

[Odds]

I wouldn't concrete over that garden for a start.
Have you considered getting in touch with a landscaper to design a garden that considers plants growing in it while you b-b-q and sit back with a bud-lite to admire your work?

 

[Hobobanobo]

They grey is the current concrete base /flags/proposed path ive half dug.
The red is what I could flag if I smash out the base of the outhouse, if I even need to?

 

[Hobobanobo]

Are you planning to cover the whole area with brick?
It looks like an awfully large space to do so.
What are the dimensions of the garden in relation to the number of bricks you have at your disposal?

I'm on a spend only when necessary budget after buying the place.
The entire garden was compacted clay/ buried bricks for multiple vehicles. I've added about 30 tonnes of soil so get to this point.
But it needs some sort of path to the shed/drive as it floods in winter. and a place to put a nice seating area etc.
Need some sort of decking or flags out back as its just grass/soil outside the back door.
The only solid ground is a thin path by the house walls and this outhouse base.

 

[Hobobanobo]

I wouldn't concrete over that garden for a start.
Have you considered getting in touch with a landscaper to design a garden that considers plants growing in it while you b-b-q and sit back with a bud-lite to admire your work?

I'm sorry... bud light??

 

[Odds]

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