I'll try to explain.  All of the houses I have seen are what we would call townhouse style, including mine. 

Mine goes from the white post on the right of the picture to just past the far left green gate.  Beside the white post is a lovely terrace with a roof of grape vines.  The centre gate is to the front door and the left gates are to the driveway.  So the front is quite spacious and would be delightful in the warmer seasons.