Get rid of toilet in new build

[putitdown356]

About to move in to a 3 bed new build, one bathroom and one en suite upstairs, with a loo downstairs.

I want to get rid of downstairs loo and put a washing machine and dryer in there.

I live on my own. If I don't do this washing machine will go in kitchen and dryer im not sure where it could go. Does this sound like a mistake? Or would you also do this?

@HowYouSpellingThat10 that looks really neat under the sink. The downstairs loo is tiny though, shed is worth thinking about too as I have an outside electrical point set up already.

I do recommend a shelf of some kind of you go for shed. Vented tumble dryers don't weigh a lot and it keeps it off damp floor and makes it easy to access. Ours has been in there more than a decade without issue and I'm convinced it works better than it did when it was indoors (it was evicted as we opted for more freezer space when we redid kitchen).

It’s not that obvious. I thought it was some kind of rating I hadn’t heard of.

Can you put them in the en suite instead? If you use a tumble dryer keep the laundry upstairs rather than cart it down and then back up. Then one toilet downstairs for guests so you don’t have people traipsing upstairs.

@Yourcatisnotsorry I really want to keep the en suite as I have never had one before, silly I know!

@putitdown356 it's an option several people have mentioned, but you could maybe jig one upstairs bathroom to have the washer set up as shown in @HowYouSpellingThat10 photo (next to existing plumbing). Be aware the sink will be a bit higher than usual for a bathroom-but if it's in your guest bathroom that would be no big deal. Make sure it sits in a deep plastic tray though - upstairs washing machines aren't the norm mostly because the water damage is £££ to repair if they leak through everything, so having a tray will help you spot any small hose leaks early so you can replace before you found it via a ceiling instead 🤦‍♀️

Then for dryer, the best unusual place I've seen one recently is inside the sliding wardrobe/closet space of a spare bedroom. Obviously cupboard would need to be quite deep to do this, and doors need to be open while you run it for circulation-but with condenser drawers you don't need any plumbing for a dryer. Or is there a way to fit dryer under stairs? Condensing dryers are far cheaper to run - but don't work in low temps eg in a shed.

Something to think about.

A downstairs looks a big plus in a family home. It’s invaluable when you have small children, so you’re running the risk if slightly devaluing your home.

I’m in a large new build with far too many bathrooms , fed up cleaning them all 🤪
However to get the living space we needed and to have a spare bedroom ( many relatives live quite a distance away and they stay over ) we had to opt for that size and style of house .
I would keep the downstairs toilet for sure ( I think that’s due to building regulations there has to be a toilet on entrance level) and look to set up a utility area next to your upstairs bathroom , or even in that bathroom if it’s possible.

If she is bothered by the risk of a slight drop in house value, all she needs to do is replace the loo before she sells.

Apparently there is a housing shortage not here we have a stagnant market and a lot of houses and we are building more due to "government targets" but there is NO reason to move here all the places you can "easily commute to" are gridlocked in the morning with commuters

It isn’t silly to want an en suite or anything in your own home, I think capping off the downstairs loo is the best idea, you can always reinstall if you come to sell. It’s your house have it how you like.

My new build downstairs toilet is so large I am considering turning it into a utility room one day and the equally as large storage cupboard into a downstairs bathroom.
I wouldn’t get rid if I didn’t have the room for a toilet though as I find them very handy when people are visiting.

Before you do anything, live with the current arrangement for six months.

Absolutely! The best thing she can do is use her house as is best for her, but leave the option open to reverse it.

This shows a complete lack of understanding of the planning process. Firstly, the town planners who work for local government don't plan developments, nor do they make the decision on approving them. They check the plans and the sites and make recommendations to the planning committee of the council. The planning committee is made up of local councillors who vote on approving the plans.

The actual site plans are drawn up by private firms of planners who are hired by the developers / builders. The council should have guidelines regarding parking spaces etc and should not approve plans that do not meet their guidelines. The last two new builds that I bought have two parking spaces per residence, whether a flat or a large detached house.

You’re buying the house for you
so do what suits you.
You don’t need a downstairs loo.
This much is true

I bet the majority have washers and dryers in the kitchen, if they don’t have a utility room.

How many bathrooms have you got?

We always used to have the washer & drier in the kitchen as we didn't have a utility room, never gave it a second thought. Luckily the kitchen was a decent size so we didn't miss out on cupboard space.
Now we have a utility room it is wonderful. Washer & drier, sink, lots of cupboard space, ironing board plus coat hooks and a door to the outside which is great for when we come in with wet, muddy dogs.

My friend did this. If you don’t mind people going upstairs in your house to use the loo then why not. Maybe keep the loo in the shed so when you move you can choose to put it back if the buyer would prefer it.

If you keep it you can always put it back. Once you move in they don’t come around and check do they? 😂

One large downstairs toilet ( large enough for a wheelchair to turn ) Upstairs we have 2 en-suite shower rooms ( one of those is large ) plus a full family bathroom that has a 🛀 bath and a separate shower 🚿 .
My ideal house would be one I designed myself on a plot of land with help from an architect 😂 and I wouldn’t have as many bathrooms / loos .
But this new build became available at a good time for us at a decent enough price on a large plot .
We have no one in front of us so we get a nice view

I would keep the downstairs loo and try and fit in an upstairs laundry room.

Not sure of your age?
but realistically, all houses should be future proofed
no way would I get rid of a downstairs loo? Haven’t been able to use mine for the last six months. I miss it more than I can. Tell you also live mostly alone.,
There’s another way of giving yourself a laundry area sure of it

I hate sharing a bathroom, mine is my personal space even if it does have enough lotions and potions to stock Boots!