It’s a house buying one (with listings)

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Housedebate2 · 22/07/2026 20:46

Posting in AIBU for traffic.

DH and I are going to view two houses on the same road but are already at odds on which we each prefer.

Please can you give your views on each - ignoring the price, as this isn’t an issue for the right house. It’s us + DS with no plans for any more kids. We both WFH, but on different days.

House 1
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/89365290#/?channel=RES_BUY

House 2
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/90660585#/?channel=RES_BUY

Note with house 2, the second sitting room is on a sort of middle/split level, it’s not on the same floor as the bedrooms. We would likely use that as a main living room, and look to eventually knock through the kitchen into the lounge (thoughts welcome on that plan too!)

Thanks all

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PlumPlumb · 22/07/2026 20:53

I can't can't fathom what is going on in picture 11 house one.

I suppose it depends how important the outside space is to you.

impatientfury · 22/07/2026 20:52

House 2 for the potential. I do like house 1 but what the hell with all the hotel esque shots, it's far too try hard.

troothfairy · 22/07/2026 20:51

House 2.

House 1 looks really cramped in every aspect and the layout upstairs is batshit.

Buy house 2 for less money and use the extra £50k on making it amazing,

CalmTheFuckDownMargaret · 22/07/2026 20:51

The second needs a touch of modernising but it has a roomier feel and I really prefer it.

Oreosareawful · 22/07/2026 20:50

Two is much nicer and cheaper

JadoreLeFromage · 22/07/2026 20:49

House 2 100%
House one is too squished
House 2- i like the rooms its light and airy

JalapenoFeverDream · 22/07/2026 20:48

Second house.

Timeforachange26 · 22/07/2026 20:47

I much prefer the 2nd one

Don't knock the kitchen through though

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