Thoughts on my house

[Kieron79]

Looking to sell our house, had 5 viewings in 5 days so seems to be doing ok but feedback from 4 viewers is it's too small, can't do anything about that!!!seems to be priced right for similar properties, what are your thoughts.
www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-29335278.html

[SweetCicely]

Snap, comicsansisevil. Glad to hear this has been done!

[SweetCicely]

We have the same box above the stairs in our smallest room. One option we are considering is having a single bed made to rest on top of it so that the box forms part of the bed's base.

[Dillydollydaydream]

Hallway looks nice and spacious. I always notice hallways as I have 4dc one of which is in a pram/pushchair.

Kitchen and bathroom both lovely, again something that's top of my list when house hunting. Decor is very nice, nothing off putting there. The only down side I can see is the bedrooms with the toddler bed/cot - some people may not be able to see that a full sized bed could fit in the space.

[TunipTheUnconquerable]

Just echoing what other people have said really:

1. Pics look gloomy even though I'm sure it isn't; the time of day the photos were taken is the only thing wrong with them really.
   

1. Splashes of colour in the more neutral rooms would really liven it up but you can do it with fruit and flowers.
   

It's lovely - I love the way you've done the deco in the kids' rooms especially.

[Kieron79]

If we don't get any offers in a month I think we will look to do the bed option above the bulkhead, thanks for all your comments, it's reassuring that you you it is presented well, just need that elusive buyer to make us an offer

[ContentedSidewinder]

Firstly, your house is beautiful and secondly anyone looking at that design of house knows that the third bedroom is technically a box room.

Can you "fake" a wardrobe, ie if it is free standing one then you could just cut out the back and slot it around the bulk head? In these type of properties lots of people have a bed built into the space over the bulk head so you could suggest that to buyers. My neighbour built a desk along that entire wall.

I think the other issue is the lounge, so if it were my house I would have the sofa where the tv currently is and the tv to the right of the fireplace.

I think by having the sofas pushed against the wall it suggests the space it tight, it isn't it's just the way it is presented.

Do you have all your clothes in bedroom 2 as I can't see a wardrobe in bedroom 1.

I think people lack imagination when it comes to viewing a house and need things suggesting to them as to how it could work for them. Like I said, your house is lovely, beautifully decorated and maintained.

[TiffanyAtBreakfast]

You have such a nice house :) I don't think it needs any more decorative accessories.

Agree with the comment a pp has made about the sofa layout looking a little odd. Do you really watch TV sitting sideways on? I'd get a crick in my neck!

Also agree with the large lampshade being a problem, something smaller and more neutral would make the room seem bigger - Just a beige one from Tesco would do and then you haven't spent a fortune.

I'm sure someone will snap it up soon, it's lovely.

[PattyMcGinty]

I agree with wineandchoccy about the lampshade in the living room but I didn't want you to think I was obsessed by lampshades! It does look out of proportion and may make the area a bit claustrophobic.

[Wineandchoccy]

Your house is the same design as mine.

We have the bulk head in the 3rd bedroom when we 1st moved in I made it in to a seat with a covered piece of foam and bright cushions and a bookshelf next to it.

But now we have had a local joiner make a wardrobe over it so you still have the floor space to use.

The rest of the house looks lovely though the only thing I would maybe change is the lampshade in the living room as it looks like you may have to duck under it and that gives the impression that the room is small but it maybe just the angle of the photo.

[allmycats]

I think your house is lovely as it is - people buying/viewing in your area are usually aware of the size of house they are looking at, as they are aware of the 'type' of house available in the area, perhaps the agent needs to be more careful with the viewers expectations.

[RiverTam]

whoops, stray comma.

[RiverTam]

personally, I would get a new agent. Anyone who doesn't provide a floor plan, and who takes photos at dusk really, doesn't know how to sell a house. I wouldn't even arrange to view a house that didn't show a floor plan, unless it was on my absolutely street of choice.

I once sold a flat above a cafe (a proper caff) and after I ditched the first agent I said to the second that I didn't once want to hear 'it's lovely but above a caff' as a reason for no offer, as there was bugger all I could do about that, and they should be making that clear to potential buyers before they even viewed it. They sold it for the asking price!

[PattyMcGinty]

I agree with needing a floor plan. How do you get your duvet cover changed without walloping your chandelier in the bedroom, that's what I'm wondering

[Kieron79]

Yeah we had thought about that, would be a good use of space, thanks

[MyNameIsKenAdams]

The only two things I would suggest are (1) the sofas and tv layout makes the room seem really cramped and(2) id get a single bed built ontop of the bulkehead with storage underneath. Sort of liike a cabin bed but half of the underbeath is the bulkhead.

But only if its still offer-less in a month.

[Kieron79]

Thanks again peeps, yeah tbh would be reluctant to spend on accessories especially when feedback had been hiuse looks great, like the idea of the wardrobe above bulkhead may look into that

[Artandco]

Def a floor plan. I always look at to see where I could potentially extend/ add/ knock walls down if needed.

Def a single in cot room, and 2nd bedroom is that a toddler bed? I would want to know how a full size single or even double fits. Most 3 beds have x2 double rooms and a single.

Can you even just borrow/ buy a full size mattress even I just for photos. To have in bedroom 2 and 3. Can you fit a double in bedroom 2? If so take your mattress off bed, put in 2nd and dress up nicely just for a photo then move back.

I would be tempted to move baby cot into your room and leave a single in that room. As someone who still has our toddlers in cotbeds in our room I would like to see that a cot at least can fit nicely in main bedroom, especially with the current recommendations that baby sleeps in your room at least 6 months

Dress rooms a little as others mentioned. No need to buy things but a dish/ bowl with some oranges in on table etc makes a difference.

Also I would make sure lights are on/ photos taken when its light/ sunny out if possible.

Oh and 2nd sofa looks like it hasn't got enough room, can that be rearranged? Ie would it fit where tv is?

[jumperooo]

No advice but I think your house is really lovely. Bright and airy. Nice garden. It's a bargain, small flats cost more than this where I live!

[Cretaceous]

Think FancySpaceGloves' idea is great. It wouldn't cost that much. Then take the chest of drawers out. Job done! The feedback is all about space, so it doesn't sound like it's warmth that's a problem. I think your house looks lovely.

[Kieron79]

Love that avatar saganorens :-)

[Kieron79]

Thanks for all of your comments, the house gets great light as living room is south facing, when photos were taken we were losing light as it was almost 5 o clock, will look into some accessories but don't want to spend a fortune. All feedback has been that house looks great, accessories we have are of good quality(arco lamp, norm69, heals vase kitchen aid kettle, dualit toaster etc), I prefer the less is more look though know it's not to everyone's taste, just that stumbling block of the 3rd bedroom, since pics done I have moved cot along the window which gives much more floor space but may look to swap rooms around with daughters (not sure how we'll that will go down though :-))
Would be reluctant to remove drawers as that would just leave a bed in, this could make it look less useable as a room?
Will pop along to florists to get some nice flowers this morning as good idea and cheap fix.

[FancySpaceGloves]

That bulkhead storage box would put me off. I'd be thinking "where will I put the wardrobe/chest of drawers?"

Our current house has a bulkhead in a small bedroom but it is barely noticeable.

Previous owners built a floor to ceiling wardrobe around it, which was an attractive feature to us when buying. We noticed the bulkhead forming a raised floor inside it but didn't care because it did not restrict the function of the room.

It is a simple design, just a rail and a shelf inside, only as wide as the bulkhead. Tiny but still very handy.

DC love sitting on the step to put their socks on.

[SagaNorensLeatherTrousers]

Lovely home, but as others have said, it needs a little injection of colour or warmth somewhere. It's a bit too neutral.

[BoulevardOfBrokenSleep]

Is that actually a single bed in bed 2, or is it a toddler bed?