Downstairs Bedroom

[SwitchTheElectricsOff]

All

I'm currently having discussions with my better half about a 4th bedroom and am asking for thoughts of the collective on here

I'm of the opinion to convert the upstairs loft (we can get about 4m x 7m usable), however, we have a builtin garage which is about 5m x 2.75m

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• SwitchTheElectricsOff
• 29 Mar 2015
• 2

What would you guys do? Is it becoming acceptable to have a downstairs bedroom? I think it's weird

 

[OwainDIYer]

A downstairs bedroom is very useful if you are temporarily unable to manage the stairs, or if you have an older relative who comes to visit or stay.

You do need to have at least a shower & WC on the ground floor though for it to be useful. I think Building Regs require a WC on the same floor as a bedroom.

 

[SwitchTheElectricsOff]

Thanks Owain, that's one thing we are going to have in the new utility room (currently the kitchen), that is useful information to know

 

[foxhole]

Many homes have ground floor bedrooms, nothing new, no requirement for a loo on same floor, might be different in Scotland.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Aye as foxy said. Though fitting an ensuite will make it more desirable when selling. Depends also if you'll miss the garage. But then a lofty is £25k odd and a garage conversion with an ensuite is maybe £8-12k.