Single person buying a 2 bedroom house?

Person_one

elsien wrote: »

But on that line of reasoning I'd have to live in a flat as there aren't any one bedroom houses. And I don't want to live in a flat - did it for years and the noise drove me up the wall. And I want my own garden which rules out the majority if flats. If that makes me selfish, so be it.

Its a shame actually, my one bed flat was a good-sized one (some I saw were so tiny I don't know how anybody could live in them long term) and it was more than enough living space for me in terms of square footage.

But, like you, I wanted a garden, and I wanted a drive. That meant I had to buy a house and take up more bedrooms than I strictly need. If there were such a thing as well designed one bed houses with private gardens and convenient parking I'd have been in one like a shot!

Old_Git

I started out renting a bedsit ,moved up to a one bed flat .
Then a two bed flat ,followed by a three bed house .

Next I bought a two bed house ,followed by a three bed house and finaly a four bed house .
I like my space

Bogof_Babe

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

One bedroom for me, one as a study and I would like to have a guest bedroom as well. However, without a 3rd bedroom, I havent got enough rooms to set aside a room specifically as guest bedroom - and guests therefore have to bed down on convertible seating in my sitting room in last house/lounge in this house.

Just curious - what's the difference between a sitting room and a lounge?

Wenlock

I'm permanently single. I have always had 2 or 3 bedroom houses, usually with a garage for storage. Anything smaller would feel claustrophobic.

mildredalien

Definitely not a waste, saves moving again if you meet someone or just get more stuff... when I met my DH he was in a 1 bed flat and it was a decent size for him but not really big enough for the both of us long term. Then again I'm not exactly a minimalist I could fill a 3 bed house just for me!

Even if you only use the 2nd bedroom for occasional guests, it's extra storage, potentially a study area or extra space for hobbies, and would probably be easier to sell. If you can afford it, go for it.

boliston

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

Just curious - what's the difference between a sitting room and a lounge?

lounge=working class
sitting room=middle class
drawing room=upper class

ManuelG

berbastrike wrote: »

Is this a "waste"?

Would 1 bedroom be better?

Any MSE loners/singletones have experience?

/waves

Second bedroom doubles as an office when I work from home. A dedicated work space helps immensely.

Second bedroom handy for guests.

Should the economic downturn mean my contract is not renewed, I have a second bedroom to rent to a lodger.

Frankly, I wish I had three bedrooms for the last point, as it'd be a bit cramped with two.

Oh, and if ever I have neighbours who keep me up with excessive noise, then I'll have a fighting chance of having a bedroom where it's a bit quieter!

ManuelG

berbastrike wrote: »

I'm not sure as think it will be more space to clean, maintain etc compared to a 1 bed

It'd be quite a challenge for me to create sufficient filth in a spare bedroom, for this to be an issue!

Marvel1

2 bedroom - use the spare for storage, it's what mine is used for.

Chel23

I think if you've found your perfect house and it happens to have 2 bedrooms then go for it!