I'm always intrigued by houses with an inner yard since it means you don't have to worry about children being snatched off the street as they play, nor would you have to worry as much about letting a toddler out.

And if there were no high-rises alongside, you could have your light and privacy both. No windows made pointless by curtains kept shut all day.

Eggo House -- Designer: A69 Architects, Image Credits: Ester Havlová