Upstairs bathroom in small victorian house?
Hi everyone,
We are thinking of making an offer on a small (57 square metre), 2-bedroom, Victorian worker's cottage with a downstairs bathroom.
Before we do, we are trying to understand what potential there might be for moving the bathroom upstairs, e.g. by moving the staircase. We're keen to retain value, and would also be interested in ideas for what to do with the downstairs bathroom space once it's been moved.
I've attached the floorplan which is sadly poor quality. The dimensions are:
-Living room: 7m x 3.15m
-Kitchen: 3.95m x 2.65m
-Main bedroom: 3.15 x 3.4m
-Second bedroom: 2.5m (ish) x 3.37m
Thanks for any help and advice!
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keiblem
3 years ago
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Comments (4)I have done 2 x reno. Watched years (decades) of home change/build programmes. In one house, to my credit, I had learned when I needed professional advice. I found a local qualified experienced architect who had young kids, had to change her work so she went self employed, i paid for 2 hours of her time. Worth every penny of the £90 I paid her. I sent her a list of 2 or 3 things I would ask, I did that so we wd 'hit the ground running'. My advice is: know when it is right to get an architect who knows construction, sources, planning requirements, costs and colours. In minutes she had given me a palette for the house, explained what to do where, what I should not do, and why, and who to get to do what. In my own profession, I learned decades ago, get a feel for when my money truly is better spent on an expert at the start, then pick their brains. I am 66. I just wrote wisdom. Time and again, I have reaped the financial benefits of getting the right person for the job. Get an end plan/do-able layout from an expert (does not mean a paid for drawing) first. Then, bit by bit, work towards that end result. Properly. That way you keep the value of your property up, and do not make expensive mistakes. Starve, and get the best advice and best contractor ans be patient. You will know Im right....See MoreFitting new upstairs bathroom
Comments (2)Do you know if there is sewer access to the rear at all? have others in the street done it? Its always possible but frequently not worth it. An alternative could be to replan the bedrooms to give a bathroom at the front? This would give you a larger bedroom 3 with a new built in closet, I know you said 3 was the smallest but is that because of the built cabinets which i've removed? The main issue is the soil pipe, you could use a macerater but I would never recommend it,...See More
C Ma
3 months agoHi I have the same issue, just wondering if you did anything? My plan is similar to yours
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