walkout basement
Below-grade with exit
A walkout basement has at least one wall at ground level with a door leading directly outside, typically on a sloped lot where the basement is partially above grade.
This allows natural light and easy exterior access without climbing stairs: The walkout basement opens onto the backyard.
The feature adds usable living space and is prized in real estate.
- daylightSun's natural glow
- patioPaved outdoor living space
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
- hillsideSloping terrain face
- egressMeans of departure
windows · natural light · finished · ground level · terrace · sliding doors · foundation · concrete · rental · rental income · home value · apartment · in-law suite · backyard · grade · excavation · retaining wall · exposure
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