Dividing a bedroom to get additional bedroom

BedOfRoses

Hi,

We have a 1 bedroom Victorian conversion.

The 1 bedroom is large, and we need a second bedroom.

We decided to move the bathroom in order to get a second bedroom in.

The only thing is the second bedroom will be a box room and quite small.

When we come to sell the flat, will we be able to market it as a second bedroom ?

Thanks,
Feebs

Fire_Fox

Welcome to MSE.

If this is a leasehold flat you may need the consent of the freeholder (read your long lease), to consider Building Regs/ Fire Regs (see the Planning Portal), certainly room size. Beforehand not just when you wish to sell.

If you have high ceilings have you considered a bed platform?

HTH!

BedOfRoses

Thanks for your reply.

We own the freehold.

Actually, we are also converting the cellar into a 2nd bedroom as well (which is massive).

The box room will be the 3rd bedroom. Which will be about 6m2 but big enough to get a single bed, desk and wardrobe. (I.e. a Kids bedroom or study)

Overall the flat size is 67m2.

So I'm wondering if it's possible to market it as a 3 bedroom once the work is done.

No planning permission is needed, and I don't think building regs is needed either as it's not affecting a fire escape route.

Silvertabby

Will the box room have its own window?