Can I fit an ensuite in? Asking the impossible?
Marge Bristol
2 years ago
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I would appreciate some bathroom help and advice. Buying a three bedroom townhouse with only one bathroom over 4 floors. Trying to work out if I can fit an ensuite into bedroom 1 without making a tiny bathroom (would like to keep a bath in the ensuite or the bathroom) and a tiny ensuite. I may be asking too much? Any thoughts? Many thanks in advance
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