Is it a load bearing wall?
I'll get the keys to a semi-detached in less than two weeks and I am in trying the prepare some modifications.
An open-plan scheme is in my opinion the obvious and best option.
From my understanding, the wall (and chimney breast) separating the dinning and living room is not a load-bearing wall.
In addition, the chimney breast does not appear to be present on the second floor, even if there is still a chimney on the roof.
Is any of you have done similar work on this type of house?
You can see a 3D model and the floor plan below.
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=4TMBYv1V98W
I have also found drawing of a similar house in the same area, made for planning permission, where the internal walls appear to not be load-bearing from my understanding.
What do you think?
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