Outside loos - what do people think of them ?

adonis

I think it is a really good idea and i have seen it done, if it looks difficult to do i suppose you could do the budget option of a small shed with a camping toilet.:D

fivetide

Commode with a tent over it?

blue_monkey_2

We had a look that is tagged onto our outhouse and I love it. It means that the kids do not run through when they have been in the nud, paddling pool, etc... but have a look just there to use.

Personally, if someone has added a loo outside I do not think it would bother me if I was viewing a house. It also means if you have workmen in they can use the loo outside and not worry about leaving doors open for them.

I am the only one that uses it in the winter, everyone else refuses to as it is too cold but this time of year when they live in the garden it is a godsend as otherwise the carpets would be soggy from the paddling pool water, sand, grass, etc....

phill99

There is a phrase 'homes are for nesting, not investing'. Therefore do exactly what is right for you and the needs of family and !!!!!! the estate agents and what they may or may not think. The fact that you find it useful means that many other families in your situation will also find it useful. All this claptrap about being outdated is absolute bullsh*t.

flea72

LittleMissAspie wrote: »

How much room do you have? I'm thinking you could build an outside utility room. You could have a sink and nice tiling and room to keep some tools etc, and a loo.

so if its a loo thats part of a utility room, then it wouldnt bother you. but a loo on its own would?

OP if you think having a downstairs loo would make your families life easier then go for it. if some snooty person wants to buy your house in the future and knock the loo down because its just too yokel, then thats their choice too.

i know most people, given the choice of having access to a downstairs loo rather than having to go upstairs 10 times a day, would opt for a downstairs loo of any kind (also means you can send the stinkers in your family to do their business well away from other people)

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dunramblin

Thanks all ! We don't have enough room for a utility/toolshed as well. I think those of you who have said do what's right for your family and don't worry about re-sale value as other families will no doubt find it useful as well, have the right idea. I think we'll go for it.

Dunramblin

anotherbaldrick

I remember our old Grans house had an outside cudgy, but it was the only facility they did have except a stone kitchen sink.
We did not visit as often as we should have !

aloise

It will be brilliant. Stop the kids from bringing loads of muck in when they traipse through the garden.
Would have loved it when my kids were small.
It certainly wouldn't detract from the sale of your house. After all if a buyer doesn't like it they can always knock it down.