We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
Has MSE helped you to save or reclaim money this year? Share your 2025 MoneySaving success stories!
En-suite bedrooms?
Comments
-
As far as I'm concerned, separate bathrooms are essential for a happy marriage!1
-
I have an en suite and it's just me in a 2 bed flat. I have to say I love that visitors and guests don't share my bathroom.
It is also useful if you might ever want to let a room to a lodger or let a property to sharers. Definitely a luxury not a must have though when buying for self. .Officially in a clique of idiots0 -
Most modern 2 bed flats have en-suites. It has almost become the norm.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
-
Had en-suite bedroom since 19941st house OH & I bought was 1950s 4 bed with family bathroom & tiny downstairs toilet. We both had teenage son and it was soon clear we needed more ‘facilities’ so built a very small en-suite in our bedroom. Bedroom still comfortable size, though not spacious.In 2000 moved cross country to another 1950s 4 bed, with small en-suite off very spacious main bedroom, family bathroom with separate toilet & downstairs toilet. Both sons @ Uni by then & only younger one moved with us.2021 moved into this 4 bed 1970s extended bungalow with en-suite toilet & basin & separate semi open😳 shower in main bedroom, a family bathroom, and small en-suite in guest bedroom. We’ve also reinstated a toilet in the attached garage as all the others are at the far side of the bungalow, which we call ‘the downstairs toilet’😂I realise this is totally over the top to most, but as we both make several nighttime ‘visits’, the closer the facilities the better. Guest en-suite was also invaluable when elder son lived with us recently for 8 months while recovering from serious illnesses.Obviously we don’t use all of them all of the time and I don’t mind cleaning the ones we do use.TLDR
If/when I’m on my own, no en-suite would probably be a deal breaker but I’ve been spoilt😊0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.7K Spending & Discounts
- 246K Work, Benefits & Business
- 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.8K Life & Family
- 259.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards