Would this devalue the house/make it harder to resell?

[YellowEllis]

Four bed house - one family bathroom, one en-suite, one WC.

We want to swap out the bath shower combo in the family bathroom and put a more luxurious fancier free standing bath in. It won't have an overhead shower or screen

There is a nice rainfall shower in the en-suite. We only have young kids and rare guests so we have no issues with guests just using the en-suite if they need a shower it'll only be our closest family but would it affect resale value?

Two showers are better than one.

Do your nice bath with old style overhead shower. Then if you ever use it add a shower screen or shower curtain on an oval pole 🤷🏽‍♀️

When it comes to selling I don't think people would notice the lack of screen and its to add in afterward unlike retro fitting the plumbing etc for the shower.

I think you've got your answer, OP, yes people would have a problem with it. If you're not planning on staying in your house when your children are older I'd suggest you put in a bathroom that will appeal to buyers.

We have a fancy bath in our en-suite that has been used a handful of times (we use the shower). We chose a high spec shower in the family bathroom over a bath (there is actually room for both) because showers are just more practical. I like that we can have two showers happening at once, and that both our showers are open and spacious. It was an excellent choice for us.

We're trying to decide the same thing, except we already have a freestanding bath in the main bathroom with no shower. We're also in a 4 bed house with a shower in our en-suite.

The main bathroom needs retiling and I can't decide if to install a separate shower when we have it done. It's doable but only with a small walk in shower and would make the bathroom quite cramped. I love my bath so there's no way I'd change it for a shower/bath.

My 13 year old dd said she'd like a shower added, 8 year old dd doesn't care. 13 year old then said she's happy just using our en-suite instead.

In our house it's mainly a time issue. 5 people to get ready to leave the house by 8am. Only 1 doesn't shower. Older 2 won't shower if anyone else is in the bathroom.

Am sure we could (and have) managed with 1 bathroom/shower. Having 2 showers makes mornings much easier.

Plus separate showers means I don't have to shower in a steam stinking of lynx.

Op, many people have friends to stay or stay at friends, they don’t just stay with parents or siblings. We have friends to stay regularly ans we are not unusual in that. Most people I know do.

I think though you’re clearly annoyed and defensive so this is very important to you only to have a bath so just do it. It’s irrelevant That it will put others off buying.

We had a massive bath in our family bathroom which we then had replaced by a normal sized bath which has gets used about once every two months. The shower is far more popular.

Fair enough! Back to the drawing board on that one then. Thanks all

Parents, siblings may be fine, but what about siblings’ partners?

If you're planning to sell at any point, it wont do you any favours. You may be happy using the en suite at your parents/siblings houses but guests that arent your immediate family will likely not feel so comfortable and they cant shower at their convenience when they come to stay.

My 4 year old regularly has showers already when she wants to be quick, not a chance I would buy a house that doesnt have a shower in family bathroom

@HeddaGarbled

Parents, siblings may be fine, but what about siblings’ partners?

Honestly if I'm letting anyone sleep in my house I'd have no issue in them using my shower! But I've taken it on board, will have a look at other options

My 9 year old DD has showers rather than baths. So it’s not only teens.

I do love the old style roll top baths but I think you’d be mad not to also accommodate some sort of shower in the main bathroom.

If I wanted a house, it wouldn't put me off. Easy enough to refit a bathroom.

Were doing the opposite... Sacrificing the bath for a decent shower. DDs are 7&9. Bath is used once or twice a week at most in our current house. Shower used at least once a day by everyone.

It would rule the house out for us, I do shift work it would be annoying. Also when teenagers have a sleepover would the friends want to use the parents en-suite

@YellowEllis
If you're not planning on moving for at least 5 years I'd just do what you want. When we did the main bathroom I knew we might want to add a shower when our daughters were older but it's never been a problem not having a shower. We never have anyone other than our dd's friends staying over though.

I agree with pp, have what you want OP,.

Op, you must know statistically the majority of the population prefer showers to baths, and that even those who do habe baths, only a small Minority only bathe and never shower when they have a choice. Water conservation is a real thing as many people are metered or environmentally conscious

As such, trying to turn your en suite into your main bathroom, just doesn’t work when it comes to resale. Most buyers will be put off my no shower, and they will Factor that into the price. So your nee bathroom will cost you handsomely, you will pay twice, once on putting it in, and the second time on sale, and it will not be just the cost of shoving a shower in, it will be the price of a total bathroom refit.

If you’re ok with this go for it.

@Awrite

If I wanted a house, it wouldn't put me off. Easy enough to refit a bathroom.

Really? Mine is a proper ball ache and is costing thirteen grand, now I get you can do it cheaper, but with all the tiling, flooring etc to be redone when you move the main fixtures about, it’s can be a big job.

@Honeyhoops

We're trying to decide the same thing, except we already have a freestanding bath in the main bathroom with no shower. We're also in a 4 bed house with a shower in our en-suite.

The main bathroom needs retiling and I can't decide if to install a separate shower when we have it done. It's doable but only with a small walk in shower and would make the bathroom quite cramped. I love my bath so there's no way I'd change it for a shower/bath.

My 13 year old dd said she'd like a shower added, 8 year old dd doesn't care. 13 year old then said she's happy just using our en-suite instead.

I would have a separate shower if you are able. I would not go for a walk in if it’s small. We have this and it creates a large amount of water outside the shower. Better to go for an enclosure.

DPIL only have a shower in their ensuite. We are totally welcome to use it but it's a pain in the hoop. When we're staying with them I go up when DS gets up. They get up an hour or two later, and I have to wait for them to have a cup of tea in bed and get washed and dressed before I can have a shower.

It would bother me if I was buying. It would be a top 'con' on a list!

Could you compromise and go for something like this?

www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/appleby-1700-roll-top-shower-bath-with-screen-chrome-leg-set?campaign=googlebase&PS2PVV1=13757&gclid=CjwKCAiAzNj9BRBDEiwAPsL0d_m-V4Pk-PGZMK72JHxD7YppZBUGpHt4YtMgSFzAQRwqlI-zYENtbRoClzUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

@Bluntness100

Of course but I don't see an issue with a child, or a guest using an en-suite shower. I'm not sure why that would be an issue

I’m guessing as well as not having guests often, you also are not a guest often? Hence why you don’t understand?

When I stay at my friends house I have to use her en suite, I hate it, feels like I’m encroaching on her private space, makes me feel very uncomfortable.

Dh is saying you can get freestanding bath taps with shower attachments so there would be no need to tear out the bathroom at a later date we'd just need to add a screen? This changes things!