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2 bed house - second bedroom too small?

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  • george4064
    george4064 Posts: 2,928 Forumite
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    You could always go for a second viewing and measure out how/where a bed (and/or anything else) would fit in that room. That would give you a better idea on what you should be able to reasonably fit in there.
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  • theoretica
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    If you put a small single bed in there (or bunk beds) for a kid there will be space for well chosen storage and a desk.  If you want it as a guest spare you put a double bed and a little storage in.  Is also about the size of my bedroom so seems fine to me!
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  • zagubov
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    It looks like a good size by London standards
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  • blue_max_3
    blue_max_3 Posts: 1,194 Forumite
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    Too small for what? Is it for storage or do you have something in mind?
  • AW618
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    The resale value will be the same, proportionately, as the value now, not as much as it would be for a house with a bigger second bedroom.  Honestly, "Worried about resale value" is a nonsensical statement.  If you pay the right price for it, taking into account whatever drawbacks it has, the resale value will match what you pay.
  • HampshireH
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    Ours is 2.8 x 2.1 according to the floor plan from the purchase before ours.

    It has a built in wardrobe but furniture wise it fits a queen sized bed ( i think thats a small double?) and chest of drawers or as it is now a cotbed and large heavy changing unit.

    After this it will be adequate for a single bed & drawers but probably a cabin bed would be better. (We will have moved by the time we need one of them)

    Thankfully the radiator is under the window.

    Its too small for my liking but so is our whole house. We bought because we rented it, knew what needed doing and got a good price amd no agency fees.

    Your measurements are a big bigger and it we had just a bit more space it would make all the difference.

    I guess it really depends on how you intend to use it.
  • TDH_91
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    The main use would be for a lodger which is why I was worried about it. I am guessing it'll just be easier if I take the smaller double and let them have the larger!
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