Average Size Of Two Bed Flat In Square Metres

catpea33

It also depends on where abouts it is and what price it is. 65 sq m seems to be about average for a 2-bed flat in Aberdeen city centre (in my price range at least). The only way for you to tell if it's too small is to go and see it!

Cat

gfplux

hello oldernotwiser,
Are you sure that an "average" executive house in the UK would be half of 250 sqm = 125 sqm
It is difficult for me to tell as so few house adverts in the UK mention the floor size.

lincroft1710

It all depends on method of measurement, on effective floor area 65 sq m is very good size for 2 bed, and not a bad size if measured by gross internal area.

Average size for a 1930s to 50s semi is about 90 sq m measured on gross external area basis. 1960s to 80s tend to be smaller

jennifernil

250 sq m is huge for a semi! 150-180 sq m is a reasonable 4 bed detached house. We have 320 sq m including the integral double garage, but that also includes a "granny flat".

Oldernotwiser

gfplux wrote: »

hello oldernotwiser,
Are you sure that an "average" executive house in the UK would be half of 250 sqm = 125 sqm
It is difficult for me to tell as so few house adverts in the UK mention the floor size.

My comments were obviously a generalisation based on people I know who live in this kind of accommodation, but I was thinking of this type of house which seems to be a little smaller than the size I mentioned.

http://www.hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk/property-detail.asp?property=3997&page=1&startpage=1&source=

http://www.hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk/property-detail.asp?property=7161&page=3&startpage=3&source=


I cannot conceive of anyone living in a 250 sq metre property unless they were quite wealthy and I've lived in some decent sized houses myself.

Edit: I have been excluding garages and other outbuildings from my figures which would, obviously, make a difference.

LilacPixie

Mines is 72 sqm and appears to be quite generous judging my the comments of visitors.

We are looking to move upwards to 3+ bed semis and they appear to range between 78 and 92 sq m depending on age.

clockworks_2

In my opinion 65 would be quite big, My flat is only 54- but the lay out works very well. Little space is wasted in the hall way and mine is 2 bedroom 2 bathroom flat. Everything is built in so makes good use of the space there.

54 isn't the biggest flat, far from it but it works well and is very comfortable- 65 if worked in the same way would be more then comfortable for me.

adg1

Joey122 wrote: »

Is 65 square metres big for a 2 bed flat??

Pretty average.

The new developments in the are I live range from about 55sq mtr to 1000sq mtr for a HUGE penthouse.

Mine is about 70 I think. It totally depends on the layout. There are some flats here that feel huge. large lounge.full suite bathroom, 2 equal 12x12 bedrooms, hallway that are just 646 sq feet, roughly the same as the one you mention. I've also seen a flat thats 85sq mtr that felt tiny - the roof was low and it had been converted badly from a larger house.

Go and see it. Don't base anything on a total square footage as you will discount so many properties that are actually a great size.

You won't get to know your local market for property - the sizes/areas/layouts etc unless you view them, so do that and you will develop your own image as to what suits you and what doesn't.

amcluesent wrote: »

You'd need > 95m2 to be comfortable.

Not at all. So many other factors enter the debate that aren't mentioned. YOU may well need 95sq mtr to be comfortable but I certainly don't and there is me, the wife and a 3 year old.

Sizes will also depend greatly on the area you live in. If its all new builds, 65 is a good size. If theres a lot of conversions then ground tends to be largest (feel wise, as layout is more natural).

marcg

Small Victorian 3 bed terrace = 100sqm
Min modern 1 bed flat = 35sqm
Min modern 2 bed flat = 45sqm
Glorious Regency 1 bed flat I rented after uni = 65sqm
3 bed loft conversions I designed some time ago (worth about £700k now) = 140sqm

65sqm I would say is the threshold for reasonable - the lounge will fit a couple of sofas, the kitchen will have dishwasher, oven, fridge freezer, microwave, washing machine and possibly two floor cupboards (other than under the sink), there will be one proper sized double bedroom with room for a decent wardrobe, a single bedroom with wardrobe, a reasonable bathroom with a bath, possibly a hall cupboard.

75+sqm would be better