The unit next to Greg's is identical but reversed.
Some day he would like to buy that side and own both units of this tiny duplex house. We even talked about having me move in next door to him . . . if I find my self widowed and alone and elderly and needing help in my old age! A pipe dream, but a spark for the imagination.
His back yard is a beautiful rectangular garden with stonework and plants and green grass and nice tree shade. Very structural and composed.
The attached unit, separated by fence is neglected. If I ever moved in next door, here's a lovely example of what could be done.
It's all silly, thinking about me living in that tiny unit next to him. But not out of consideration if I was old and alone . . .
I'd plant the edges around the fences, add gravel (I wouldn't do any grass) and put some nice patio furniture and some pots out there, like this photo.
I would have such fun planting up that small space. I'm not sure how it would work living next door to my son as I age, but he seems genuinely eager to help me and wants it.
And I love the compactness of the little unit and the unlimited but small possibilities to make a quiet haven outside, next to his garden. There are lots of ideas to ponder for small urban rectangles, fenced on all sides.
Fun to imagine!