More smaller bedroom or less bigger bedrooms

4 years ago

Hi, I have purchased a large 1930s bungalow which has a 2 bedroom loft conversation. But I have a dilemma I can dormer the loft or do a side extension. The loft option would give me 5 beds (4 small sort of doubles 8x9ish ft) a good size master with small ensuite and family bathroom, downstairs this would leave a long narrow lounge (19ftx10ft) which is a bit dark, a good size kitchen (19x14ft), a family room (13ftx11ft), dining room (13ftx11ft), utility, tiny study, cloakroom and double garage. The side extension would give me 3 good doubles upstairs (15ftx11ft) an ensuite bathroom and a family bathroom. Downstairs 2 bedrooms (13ftx11ft), they are at the front of the house so well placed in that they are separate from the rest of the living space with there own shower room) a big 30ftx13ft kitchen, a large lounge (19ftx15ft), family room (13ftx11ft) a large dining room (11ftx16ft), cloakroom, utility, single garage. We are hoping to do the work then sell in a couple of years, I have 4 children so the 5 beds is a must. I know 5 beds upstairs would be the norm, but then my lounge and kitchen will not be as nice so I am very torn.

Any advice would be gratefully received. Many Thanks

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Ellie

4 years ago

Sorry, but I don't see the point in putting your family through a big renovation to sell when it's done, unless you're making money. why not just go buy the house that you'd move to sooner rather than later.

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4 years ago
Hi Claire,

I would advise making sure you you have a good size lounge and kitchen as this is a really big selling point for a property and where people spend most of their time. It sounds like the side extension would be the best option as it will give you a big kitchen and large lounge plus the 5 bedrooms you want.

Feel free to contact us if you need any help with the plans!

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Ellie
4 years ago
You are doing the work then selling in couple years, you are only doing it to make money. Since it is such a small time, I'd just find which would give the best return. cost them both.
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Ellie
4 years ago
Different areas would value mire bedrooms, others not so.
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Ellie
4 years ago
9 ft X 9 ft is a small child's room, not a double room to me. For a 5 bed house I'd expect 3 rooms to be bigger than that size.
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Claire Francy
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you Ellie, Its not to make money more a case of just getting back the money we put in, as there are plus and minus with both options and I’m happy to live with either just not sure which will appeal more when we do sell.
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Claire Francy
Original Author
4 years ago
We did buy it as our forever home, but due to other circumstances we will move out of the area as soon as my daughter finishes school, so if we make money great of course but my main concern is not to lose any money, unfortunately it wasn‘t bought as a money making project.
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kwg kwg
4 years ago
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So a dormer loft conversion costs the same as a side extension? It sounds like you'll be getting more space for the side extension for the same amount of money then. Have you had a look at other bungalows down your road or area that have had extensions vs no extensions and see what they have sold for, then you can see if it's worth it but who knows what the market will be like in a couple of years time.

In terms of appealing to more when selling, people probably would prefer bedrooms upstairs but if bedrooms are larger and downstairs is huge it will be more attractive to buyers ( I think ) especially if there is a large family. Lots of new builds have a bedroom downstairs so it's not unusual plus families considering a bungalow won't be looking for the norm in terms of layout so 2 bedrooms downstairs is fine.

You can also ask your estate agent that sold you the bungalow, get their thoughts on what is attractive to buyers, I'm sure they'll be helpful in case you'll use them in the future :-).
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Michelle Spilling
4 years ago
I’d ask a local estate agent. They know your local market better and which would have the most appeal
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minnie101
4 years ago
I do agree with speaking to an agent. It does sound as if at least one child is a teenager and therefore you may be comfortable with her sleeping downstairs?

Option 2 is definitely far more appealing to me.

given the current average number of children per household is 1.7, I can't really see having 3 beds upstairs would put off the majority of buyers. It would also probably appeal having a guest bedroom downstairs plus another room to use as a guest room or whatever Plus the added appeal of the sociable kitchen and large living room. You may also attract less mobile buyers whom would have the guest rooms upstairs.
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Claire Francy
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you so much we have gone for option 2 as it does offer more flexibility and will work better for us if we do stay as I have 2 teenage boys who prefer to be downstairs away from there 2 sisters (and it means they can shout on there XBoxes when the girls are in bed). A friend of mine who has 2 children and 2 older step children said that option 2 would be more appealing as when the elder children came to stay they wouldn’t be in there way and would be easier with elderly relative when they stayed. too. Thanks again.
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