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A house with a garden, peace and quiet and a forest just beyond the fence, or an apartment a few minutes from the office? Many families face this choice. Life in the suburbs is different from life in the city, and it is worth knowing what you are signing up for.
In this article, we take an honest look at the pros and cons of living in the suburbs. We also show what everyday life looks like in two of our communities near Warsaw: Wille przy Lesie near Piaseczno and Nova Magdalenka 7 in Słomin.
Table of contents:
- In short: pros and cons of living in the suburbs
- Advantages of living in the suburbs
- Disadvantages of living in the suburbs and how to deal with them
- Example 1: Wille przy Lesie, a home surrounded by forest
- Example 2: Nova Magdalenka 7, a community with full amenities
- Who is suburban living for?
- Summary
- FAQ: frequently asked questions
In short: pros and cons of living in the suburbs
| Pros | Cons | |
| Space | a bigger house, your own garden, room for a home office | the house and garden need regular care |
| Surroundings | peace, greenery and a quiet neighborhood where you feel safe | fewer places open late |
| Everyday errands | shops, preschools and services nearby | some errands require a car rather than a walk |
| Commuting | quiet local streets, quick access to main roads | your commute needs careful planning |
| Costs | often a lower price per square meter and a low monthly fee | car and fuel expenses |
| Parking | your own parking spaces by the house | guests often have nowhere to park |
In short: the suburbs give you more space and peace, and in return they require a little better planning of your day. For many families, that is a good compromise.
Advantages of living in the suburbs
More space at home. In the suburbs, it is easier to find a house with a separate home office, several bedrooms and room for your family’s plans. In the two communities described below, houses range from 65 m² (Nova Magdalenka 7) to 150 m² (Wille przy Lesie).
Your own garden. Your child can play in the sandbox, pour water from one bucket to another and get muddy up to the elbows, while you keep an eye on them from the kitchen or living room. You do not have to pack a bag and walk to a distant playground. Adults, in turn, will find space for a vegetable patch or a barbecue with friends.
Peace, quiet and nature. Less traffic, less noise and more greenery. A forest, park or pond nearby is a ready-made place for walking the dog, cycling and spending the weekend without traveling anywhere.
A quiet, neighborly area. Housing communities outside the city usually attract families at a similar stage of life. These are people who chose the place deliberately, take care of their surroundings and want peace for themselves and their children. Neighbors quickly become familiar faces, which gives you a sense of security and makes it easier to let your children play near the house.
Lower community maintenance costs. In a community of houses, you do not pay for elevators, underground garages or large common areas. At Nova Magdalenka 7, the monthly fee is approx. PLN 3 per m².
Stress-free parking. Your parking space is right by the house. We compared what a parking space costs in Warsaw and outside the city in our article how much parking spaces cost in 2026.
Disadvantages of living in the suburbs and how to deal with them
No place is perfect for everyone. Here are the most important things to consider before you move.
You use the car more often. You will usually drive to work, to school or to do bigger shopping. That is why, when choosing a location, check access to main roads, and ideally drive your commute at rush hour before you buy. From Nova Magdalenka 7, you can reach the center of Warsaw in approx. 25 minutes. Also remember about fuel and include it in your household budget when you compare the cost of living in the city and outside it.
Not everything is within walking distance. Outside the city, the shop or preschool is often a few minutes’ drive away rather than a few steps. That is why it is worth choosing a community with services nearby. At Nova Magdalenka 7, there is a minimarket 600 m from the community, and right next to it the Nova Magdalenka Retail Park with shops and services is being built. From Wille przy Lesie, the nearest preschool is 900 m away.
The house and garden need care. Mowing the lawn, trimming the hedge or raking leaves in autumn are new chores. Many people, however, treat them as a way to unwind after work.
Example 1: Wille przy Lesie, a home surrounded by forest
Wille przy Lesie is an intimate community of 28 houses built to a high standard, located in Jazgarzewszczyzna, right on the border of Piaseczno. The community borders a forest and lies within the Warsaw Protected Landscape Area. It is a place for people who value peace and closeness to nature.
What does the area offer day to day?
| What | How far |
| Warsaw city limits | 4.5 km |
| center of Piaseczno | approx. 10 minutes |
| center of Warsaw | approx. 30 minutes |
| preschool | 900 m |
| preschools, shops and service points | within 2 km |
The area also offers Chojnów Landscape Park, the Żabieniec reservoir with a beach and an approx. 14-kilometer kayaking route on the Jeziorka river. The houses themselves have 140–152 m², 6 rooms, gardens of 97–336 m², rooftop terraces and a heat pump with underfloor heating. Prices start from PLN 1,319,000, and 4 houses are still available. We showed the construction progress in our report Wille przy Lesie: how construction is progressing near Piaseczno.
Example 2: Nova Magdalenka 7, a community with full amenities
Nova Magdalenka 7 offers townhouses in Słomin (Raszyn municipality) and is a good example that the suburbs do not have to mean a lack of services. The community comprises 210 houses: terraced, semi-detached and detached, ranging from 65 to 123 m².
| What | How far |
| center of Warsaw | approx. 25 minutes |
| Janki Shopping Center (cinema, IKEA, Leroy Merlin) | approx. 8 minutes by car |
| Biedronka and Lidl | approx. 5 minutes by car |
| minimarket | 600 m |
| Go Montessori preschool and nursery | within the community |
| Nova Magdalenka Retail Park (incl. fitness club, supermarket, bakery) | being built right next to the community |
An important new addition is the Nova Magdalenka Retail Park, which is being built within Nova Magdalenka, right next to the community. It consists of two detached, two-story buildings with a total area of approx. 1,350 m², with units for shops and services and a public parking lot. Planned tenants include a fitness club, barber, beauty salon, supermarket, bakery and laundry. Completion is planned for Q1 2027. This way, residents will be able to do some of their everyday shopping and errands on site, without getting into the car.
On top of that, there is nature nearby: Sękocin Forest and the Stawy Raszyńskie nature reserve covering approx. 110 ha, home to more than 130 bird species. House prices start from PLN 619,000, and the monthly fee is approx. PLN 3 per m². You can read more about the area in our neighborhood analysis of Nova Magdalenka 7.
Prices may change during the sales process. You can always check the current offer and availability on the investment’s website.
Who is suburban living for?
The suburbs are a particularly good fit if:
- you have children or are planning a family and want them to have a garden instead of a small playground between apartment blocks,
- you work remotely or in a hybrid model and need a separate home office,
- you have a dog and are looking for a place for daily walks,
- you value peace and quiet and weekends spent cycling or walking in the forest,
- you drive to work and have good access to a main road.
Summary
Living in the suburbs has its downsides: you get into the car more often, and the house and garden need care. In return, you get more space, your own garden, and peace and nature every day. A well-chosen location, with quick access to main roads and services nearby, makes these downsides hardly noticeable.
Would you like to see what the area around our communities looks like? Call us at +48 22 545 70 20 or leave your contact details in the form on the page for townhouses in Słomin or houses near Piaseczno. Book a meeting at our sales office, and our advisors will help you choose the right house and location.
FAQ: frequently asked questions
The main advantages are more space, your own garden, peace and quiet, closeness to nature, a parking space by the house and often lower maintenance costs. The disadvantages include using the car more often (and paying for fuel), longer distances to some services, and the chores that come with a house and garden. In a good location, close to main roads and services, these downsides are hardly noticeable.
It depends on the location and size of the house. In our Nova Magdalenka 7 community in Słomin, houses cost from PLN 619,000, and at Wille przy Lesie near Piaseczno, large detached houses start from PLN 1,319,000. Prices may change during the sales process.
If you want a house with a garden in a quiet area and you drive to work or work remotely, then yes. From Nova Magdalenka 7 in Słomin, you can reach the center of Warsaw in approx. 25 minutes, and from Wille przy Lesie in approx. 30 minutes.
Yes, although you often need to drive to them. The Go Montessori preschool and nursery opened within the Nova Magdalenka 7 community, and from Wille przy Lesie the nearest preschool is 900 m away.
