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Would you buy a house that has two showers and no bath?

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BubblingBobbling · 13/10/2026 11:47

I'd like to get rid of our bath and install a shower cubicle which would free up some much needed storage space in our small family bathroom.

No one in our household has had a bath in years and I feel a shower cubicle would work better for us (me and two adult DC).

The master bedroom already has a small en-suite shower room which DH uses.

But I'm concerned no bath could put people off buying when we sell up in a few years time (5+ years).

Would you be happy buying a house with no bath?

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Marieb19 · 24/10/2026 20:55

I would want a bath

Oldwmn · 24/10/2026 20:59

BubblingBobbling · 13/10/2026 11:47

I'd like to get rid of our bath and install a shower cubicle which would free up some much needed storage space in our small family bathroom.

No one in our household has had a bath in years and I feel a shower cubicle would work better for us (me and two adult DC).

The master bedroom already has a small en-suite shower room which DH uses.

But I'm concerned no bath could put people off buying when we sell up in a few years time (5+ years).

Would you be happy buying a house with no bath?

In a heartbeat.

FranGelo · 24/10/2026 21:26

When I upgraded my bathroom a year ago, I replaced the bath I don't use with the thought of selling the house in the future but I often think I could have had an extra big shower cubicle in it's place and more storage space.

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PhilOPastry62 · 24/10/2026 22:01

I would completely buy a house with two showers rather than a bath. I have a bath with shower over, and I almost never use the bath. I'd much rather have a nice walk-in shower. But 20 years ago, I would have sworn I needed a bath. Times change.

RAPSMom · 24/10/2026 22:40

You could ask an estate agent…

ScottishSoupDragon · 26/10/2026 16:21

I personally wouldn't buy a house without a bath. It's having the choice that's important to me as I'm usually 50/50 between baths and showers.
In your case, I suppose it largely depends on the most likely type of buyer you'd expect. 🤷🏻‍♀️

MimiBo · 27/10/2026 11:13

We bought our current house just under a year ago and when househunting if a property didn't have a bath we didnt bother going to see it

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