We are in a 1,500 Sq Ft split level (not counting ~800 Sq Ft of finished basement - man cave - reloading room). Raised both kids who are now gone, so plenty of room for me and the Mrs.
We are at the end of a Cul-De-Sac so have a pie-wedge shaped lot: Small, xeriscaped front yard, massive back yard with huge decking, hot tub, mature trees, horseshoe pit, Big Green Egg, Bar, and enough lawn for 3 volleyball courts. We spend a LOT of time in the back yard.