Bathrooms - Do they need a Bath to sell well?

Kavanne

Ok, so this year we are saving up to get our bathroom redone (see my sig!!)

However, at the moment the bathroom just has a shower cubicle, no bath. I believe this was done about 10 yrs ago to accomodate a disabled resident (you can see where there used to be a seat in the shower).

My question is... can a well done bathroom with just a walk in shower be just as valuable as having a bath? There is plenty of space for a bath but I just love the idea of having a giant walk in shower... but I don't want my heart to affect any potential resale or rental value in the future.

It's a 2 bedroom ground floor flat which COULD potentially accommodation a couple with a child, and I am a little worried a lack of a bath could put this market off...

What are other people's experiences? Is a bath an essential when trying to sell? Yes I know WE bought it when it didn't have one but we put in an offer that reflected this... the seller wasn't happy but we were the only people interested in about 6 months...

Norma_Desmond

My parents last bungalow just had a big wetroom, but even though it would have been ideal for the elderly or disabled, the feedback was that it really put people off - they did eventually sell to a very old lady but it took ages.

VfM4meplse

I prefer a shower myself but yes baths in a bathroom do help to sell the property. Avoid the dreaded corner bath though howevr tight space may be, these are less well received.

ailuro2

I'd never buy a huose without a bath - I know someone who changed to shower only and he really missed being able to soak his aches and pains away in a bath - so much so that he changed back to having a bath.

You get baths now that are shaped to accommodate a shower - they are bigger at one end to give more space to stand in the shower area of the bath.

mlz1413

I think this depends on how long you want to stay, for example if you put wet room in now and get 5 years use from it would that be money well spent in your opinion and if so would you be happy to take a knock on the future sales price, similar to the way you did when you purchased?

Personally I prefer a shower into a bath as it gives both functions and I hate shower cubicles.

If though you think you will be selling in a couple of years time I'd probably go with popular.

Kavanne

I just looked up those baths with a bulge at the end for a shower and I must say they are pretty sexy, lol! Could fit one in if we had a smaller sink than we do now

Swipe

I would consider a house without a bath but only if there was enough space to fit one myself.

mlz1413

Also look at corner loo's, it may give you the space for a decent sized sink and shower bath - which also come with a spa option if you have the money.

Kavanne

mlz1413 wrote: »

Also look at corner loo's, it may give you the space for a decent sized sink and shower bath - which also come with a spa option if you have the money.

The loo is separate and it's relatively new so I'd rather not replace it if possible, to save some money! Mmm... spa bath...

Just measured and could def fit a bulged bath, looks like spa option = £490 and normal option = £150! Not sure if I can justify the extra spend tbh...

Would I notice the difference between 1700mm and 1500mm length bath? I have 1900mm of space to play with... is longer better?

Strapped

mlz1413 wrote: »

Also look at corner loo's, it may give you the space for a decent sized sink and shower bath - which also come with a spa option if you have the money.

Ewww- I hate spa baths - they can never be kept properly clean. Re-circulating bits of other people's skin - yuk, yuk, yuk!

Kavanne

Strapped wrote: »

Ewww- I hate spa baths - they can never be kept properly clean. Re-circulating bits of other people's skin - yuk, yuk, yuk!

Yes I have noticed a weird smell sometimes when you clean them out.... I think I will keep the money in my pocket