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No common toilet…deal breaker?

2 years ago

Hi all, I’m really interested in a particular 2 bed mid terrace but the main issue I have is that there is no common toilet.

There’s a large en-suite in the master bedroom and a smaller toilet in the other. This means if guests come over they have to use the loo in either of the bedrooms

I plan to live alone so it’s not an issue for now but im worried this might be a deal breaker for some families? What do you guys think?

Any suggestions in changing the layout perhaps?

Comments (5)

  • 2 years ago

    If you really like the mid terrace then I would go for it. 2 toilets is plenty. We bought a 4 bedroom semi detached with one bathroom and no downstairs loo. We had that arrangement for 2 years while we saved up for an extension and a downstairs cloakroom. Not a deal breaker at all and as some people would say why are you worried about occasional guests? It would be your house.

  • 2 years ago

    Many houses like this have only one toilet and it’s downstairs. I think this arrangement is preferable. If guest come over for dinner they will have to use the one in the guest bedroom. On the two occasions a year when someone stays they will have to shower in your bathroom.

    If you are feeling flush consider make the small toilet larger at the expense of the front bedroom. Or build an extension. But neither is necessary

  • 2 years ago

    A downstairs loo would be great if you can squeeze one in. What are the two structures in the courtyard?

  • 2 years ago

    Many thousands of houses throughout the UK have this layout and they all make it work.

    It looks as though the original structure for the outside toilet at the rear is still intact, and if there isn't a toilet currently fitted, it could be sorted for peanuts. This gives a viable option for barbeques, and, potentially, dry summer visits.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    While a downstairs loo would be convenient, many many people make it work with the layout you have!