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Relocating a downstairs toilet

5 years ago

We would like to relocate the downstairs toilet in our semi-detached property but are unsure of the best location. We would like to create an open plan kitchen and living room area and the toilet is currently in the way. Please can anyone suggest somewhere? Also a rough idea of cost of the move in south west London would be much appreciated!!

Please see floorplan below:

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5 years ago
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Jonathan
5 years ago
You could consider making a small utility room with WC at the front of the house where the current kitchen sink is so that you can put in a central kitchen that opens directly into the back reception.
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Not your question - but if it was possible to take out the wall between the hall and your main open plan area at the back, it would open up a view right through the house on entry and stop the rooms either side becoming corridors? Open the front door - double doors to left -> front room, doors to right -> play room, view in front to stairs and right through into the dining area...? Put the wall back between the living room and kitchen and you have a private space (when not entertaining) TV wall/Private living room/VIP area LoL etc. + one opinion on practicality - if those yellow dots are downlighters - less is more - LED or not the da* things blow or flicker and half the time are not all working at once etc. Afterthought - looks like the playroom is the old garage. it also looks like you have no access to the back. I'd strongly consider keeping the garage at least for bikes/storage at the front etc - even half of it as a utility room if the water in/out is close. Removing garages seems like a good idea since modern cars don't fit in them - on the other hand there are plenty of uses for that space aside from cars - especially if any future buyer has cycling/motorcycling/watersports/classic car type hobbies. Absence of a garage is an instant rejection.
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Bernadette Marshall
5 years ago
Create the space under the stairs area?
Jonathan
5 years ago
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