When building a deck most people build it along the back of their home for easy access to their backyard. After all, that's where most of the fun happens, and nobody likes to miss out.
Decks are especially fun if you have quite a sloped lot. A custom deck can be built to take advantage of a view that maybe wasn't visible from the sloping lot before. And then, all of a sudden you have this "new" incredible view, up in the tree tops perhaps. Decks also make a great "sunning" area for us humans, and even those 4 legged little darlings, they also create a fantastic "eating" area. A perfect way to invite friends over to break in that new patio.
You won't be sorry when you've finally made that big investment to build your deck.