Settle an argument- downstairs loo or not…?

Always, always a downstairs loo. Perfect for guests, parties, kids caught short and makes a house FAR more accessible. No downstairs is first thing that makes me refuse a house. Don't assume because you don't need it, other don't. We have a tiny downstairs and it still has room for a loo, sink and shower. Bloody godsend.

It's a nice to have id the room. I wouldn't have one if space was at a premium.

Definitely team loo. My dad insisted on one both times we moved house - was necessary with teenage daughters!
Now he’s older and needs a knee replacement, so he wakes up and gets washed upstairs in the morning and doesn’t need to get up the stairs again until he goes to bed.
It would definitely be something I look for in a property.

100% have a second loo! Just for the fact what if your only breaks or blocks one day with a load of vomity kids?
Always adding value to sell on downstairs loo. Stops guests traipsing upstairs too

Team Downstairs Loo here, gutted I do not have one and have to struggle up the stairs now.

I think all properties should have one if they can and all new properties should have downstairs loo and wider doors/level access, so that they're future proofed for mobility issues. The lack of accessible housing is shocking!

Defo a loo!! Great so kids are trapsing there dirty shoes, hands etc up and down the stairs when running in and out. Great for guests so they are having to go upstairs, great when you have held on for dear life on the way home and getting up stairs might be a step too far

I would need a downstairs loo! We have a toddler and its been invaluable during potty training and for not needing to go upstairs in the evening. Hes a light sleeper and would definitely wake up. I wouldn't want to buy a house without one.

Team loo downstairs deffo ! I have arthritis and there no way I could run up when my menopausal bladder needs to go ,!!! And when I have had operations I've not been able to get upstairs quickly ,!! Plus no one then goes roaming upstairs when u have visitors so many benefits and if someone gets super poorly with diarrhea and sickness they can keep themselves isolated to that toilet lol 😁 x

I wouldn’t buy a house now with just 1 loo and there are only two of us. It’s a real benefit if someone is occupying the main bathroom. I don’t need to go upstairs all the time either. In our foster had a main bathroom and an en suite shower room both with loos. One loo broke and had to be turned off while the plumber got the part…we were ok for the two days it took.

When we moved into our house it already had a downstairs loo. I was 32 and thought it was a horrible idea. Now, aged 58 with arthritis in both knees, i am SO thankful for it. Also means no visitors have to go upstairs. I couldnt live without a downstairs loo now

I put in full shower room as part of extension…it’s Jack n Jill so can be accessed from kitchen and office/spare room so essentially have downstairs ensuite…best decision ever. Guests have their own space without trailing through the house. Also went for electric shower vrs the combi upstairs so we have contingency if power/supply issues.

I don't have a downstairs loo and do wish we had one for guests but not enough to do anything about it. We do have 3 toilets upstairs though.

I discounted houses that didn't have a downstairs loo when we were looking at houses 2 years ago. With a husband and 2 teenagers it's a must! And we have a bathroom and an en suite. If you have the space, and you can afford it, then go for it. Those who want a downstairs loo seem to out number those who don't, so will be an asset later down the line.

Downstairs loo is great for visitors and family in the house.

I am obviously in the minority but I don't think a downstairs loo is necessary. We have a lovely big walk in cupboard in our hall which I use as a larder and storage room and DH wants to make it into a loo. I really don't want that and think it is a waste of the useful space

We don't have a downstairs loo, or room for one and I've always been non plussed about them because its just another loo to clean. However, I can see the upsides and I do believe they increase house value.

I never ever use ours and gripe about it being another thing I have to clean. But I wouldn’t change it and if I remodelled downstairs again I would still put it in with no debate.

but ours if def not assessable by wheelchair or summer frame. We have several single steps on our ground floor and very tight doorways and hallways. No getting around that

If you have room for one, definitely put in a downstairs loo, @TheBeaTgoeson1. It is useful if you have visitors who struggle with the stairs, or if you are potty training a child. Plus it means visitors don’t need to go upstairs.

I'll never live in a home with only one loo if I can possibly help it. Life is just better with two.

It was something we looked for as I personally think it makes small children easier. I can have a wee and still keep and eye and also we found it helpful for potty training. Obviously there’s the disability/accessibility aspect as well.

100% put in the loo. We have 3. In a previous house we had 4!

I wouldn't look at any houses without a downstairs loo, huge selling point imo.

Downstairs loo helps makes a property much more accessible for a wheelchair user.

Absolutely a downstairs loo. No question.

I would never consider buying a house that didn't have a downstairs loo, and I live on my own.