Would a downstairs loo/bathroom put you off buying a house?

Goldiegirl

My mum and dads house had a downstairs bathroom.

When I lived there, I just accepted it, as that was all I'd ever known, but on winter night it was not much fun if you woke up and needed the loo

When I bought my first home, I didn't actively seek a property with an upstairs bathroom. But having experienced having the bathroom upstairs, I wouldn't go back to having the bathroom downstairs.

Old_Git

As I recall before the days off indoor plumbing people used to have a pot under the bed for night time emergencies .

ultrarunner

I have an upstairs ensuite (for me) and a downstairs shower room (used by lodger)

As everything in my price range was a victorian terrace, I knew most would have a downstairs bathroom and it didn't bother me, in fact I would rather only have the downstairs bathroom than only an ensuite as it gives more flexibility.

Maybe it's just my age, but I don't ever have to get up and use the loo in the night!

Jenny.W

depends what you want from your property. If you're looking at cottages/character houses then downstairs bathrooms are the norm as are wonky walls, fireplaces, quirky features.

I love cottages and all the charm that comes with them and a downstairs bathroom wouldn't bother me because i would accept that's how it is.

butler_helen

Racml34 wrote: »

We've just bought a house where the only bathroom is downstairs. In our area this is very common and doesn't seem to put buyers off. They are Victorian houses with extensions added later for the bathroom. I wouldn't want to lose a third bedroom just for the convenience of getting to the loo quicker! We have two children and it really isn't a problem

Same here. We have a large three bed semi (2doubkes and a master) only "issue" is the downstairs bathroom. I prefer this to a 2 bed with a bathroom upstairs for the same price.

However, it's common around here, so buyers almost expect it.

I wouldn't buy a non-period property with the bathroom downstairs, it is a pain when you need the loo ten times a night and I am dreading it with a new baby. However, we have a kitchen, door, "hallway" and then the bathroom with a door. So it seems ok hygiene wise.