DP, baby DS and I are going to move from our current split-level first and second floor flat to a new place. The area we want to go to has mostly two-storey houses that have been chopped into two flats. Which floor we go for is the cause of some disagreement.
I would like the ground floor because I would not want to have DS play in the garden alone while I am upstairs, so he would only be able to play out while I can be with him (he is only 9 months, but am thinking a few years ahead). If we were on the ground floor, I can be in the kitchen doing things with the back door open. Also, the buggy is a hassle to bring up and down the stairs all the time. It would also feel strange and intrusive to be in my garden, and turn to see my downstairs neighbour washing up at their sink or something.
DP would like a first floor flat. He thinks it is better for security, and he also wants to have an attic to store his stuff. He has a lot of stuff. He feels we might convert it one day, for more space. He also does not want to have potentially clompy feet above him.
WWYD?