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Would you buy a house without a bath?

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buddhasbelly · 24/05/2021 08:26

We're looking at a property just now with the main bathroom only having a shower cubicle and no bath.

It's in a new build area, 3 beds, new schools being built so obviously has a family market in mind.

Whilst we're not needing a bath, we're concerned that not having one would affect its resell later down the line.

Would you buy a house with no bath?

Would you buy a house with no bath and no room to put one in?

Thanks mnetters!

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swampytiggaa · 24/05/2021 08:54

We’re just about to have our bath taken out and a large shower cubicle to replace it. Kids are now teenagers and no one ever has a bath.

Tbh don’t care about resale value. Planning on being here for a very long time so it’s immaterial I think

nothingcanhurtmewithmyeyesshut · 24/05/2021 08:54

No. It would be the deal breaker for me.

ShoeJunkie · 24/05/2021 08:56

We did as the bathroom has been turned into a wet room for the lady that lived here previously. There is space for a bath though, and we will be putting a bath back in in amongst the other work we are having done on the house.

inmyslippers · 24/05/2021 08:56

Yes our bath is going wasted. We only use the shower

Frankley · 24/05/2021 08:59

Yes, the bath in my house is never used, only the separate shower.

readytosell · 24/05/2021 09:00

Same as above, for me personally I wouldn't care. I have a bath and used it about twice in 4 years. But I can see that it seems to appeal to a lot of people.

I'd say it depends on the property type as well. Family type property like yours seems to be, then yes do it now if you intend to sell within 4-5 years.

Townorcountrysideliving · 24/05/2021 09:04

I wouldn't buy a house if you couldn't put one in. We recently redid our ancient bathroom. We almost ripped out the bath to turn into a large wet room but then changed our minds last minute to have a bath and separate shower cubicle. I'm so glad we did. We originally thought we didn't need a bath anymore as our kids mainly shower and DH doesn't take baths. But I do love a bath and realise that as the kids are older, I actually have time for a soak in the bath! Our bathroom was so old, everything had to be ripped out and redone which was a PITA and costly. With that in mind, it's also easier buying a house with plumbing already fitted under the flooring for a bath even if you change it.

We also may sell the house in the next year or so and our target buyer would be young families with babies/small children who would need a bath. If you plan to stay for 5+ years before selling, I'd just got for what works for you.

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 24/05/2021 09:05

If the choice was between a bath with shower over, or a decent walk in shower, I'd choose the walk in shower. We are having our bath removed for a walk in shower.
I like baths. But also known a few people have accidents getting in and out of over bath showers. Plus we have two preteen girls.

If the bathroom was too small for a bath I might think differently.

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buddhasbelly · 24/05/2021 09:07

Thanks all - awaiting plans to see if space for bath. As long as there would be space for one then we're happy.

We're not sure how long we would stay in the house but no plans to move in 4/5 years (but who knows what's round the corner?)

With a new primary school factored into the development of the area, a family with small children would be the target market for resale.

We shall await the plans!

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WineAcademy · 24/05/2021 09:08

I'm not a bath person, but my partner is, so that would be a no from us.

Newhousehope · 24/05/2021 10:28

Not if there was no room for one no.
We bought our current house without a bath, and put one in after 11 years without one!! To sell less than a year later 🤣

sashh · 24/05/2021 10:35

I have arthritis and psoriasis a bath is essential to treat both. I was able to cut my medication when the bath was installed.

When I moved in it was supposed to be a 'wet room' but was badly built, the drain higher than most of the floor and the flooring was a patchwork of lino not proper wet room flooring.

The problem was eventually solved with a bath.

justanotherneighinparadise · 24/05/2021 10:37

I only have baths. So no.

Bluntness100 · 24/05/2021 10:41

Yes I’d happily buy without a bath although a bathroom so small it couldn’t get one in would be concerning.

We recently had the bathroom redone and we put a bath in, as my husband and daughter felt strongly a bath is required for resale of a family home. The reality is it’s an expensive ornament that is never used.

HasaDigaEebowai · 24/05/2021 10:43

No. I might if there was room to put one in though.

Peridot1 · 24/05/2021 10:46

Why on Earth are developers not putting in a bath in a development aimed at families? Bonkers.

seven201 · 24/05/2021 10:48

No, but maybe if there was room to add one.

PattyPan · 24/05/2021 11:07

No I wouldn’t. I actually wrote off one house we looked at for that reason - it had had a fancy new bathroom put in with a double size shower but no bath. Couldn’t be bothered with the expense and hassle of ripping it out.

ChiefBabySniffer · 24/05/2021 11:13

I have a 5 bed house and just one toilet and one shower. We manage fine but I would like another loo . When the kids leave home I'm turning the room next to mine into an suite. And nobody will be allowed in it apart from ME!

Seriously though, between me and my family/friend group , out of 7 houses only 2 have baths and those people say they would love a Proper shower.

OopsUp · 24/05/2021 11:16

Wouldn't bother me in the slightest but then I have just ripped out our bath on favour of a walk in shower. However, no children live here any longer and with young children a bath is pretty essential.

RoseDelatour · 24/05/2021 11:50

I wouldn’t buy a house that didn’t have a bath or space to install one

CeibaTree · 24/05/2021 11:55

If there was room for a bath and the plumbing wasn't particularly complicated to put one in I would buy a house without a bath. Although if there were two houses I liked equally and one had a bath and the other didn't I go for the one with a bath. I love baths 🛀

Dragon11 · 24/05/2021 11:55

Not if you couldn’t add a bath in. I’m sure there are people who wouldn’t mind not having a Bath but your market will be limited so will probably take longer to sell. Does the other bathroom have a bath?

stillcrazyafterall · 24/05/2021 11:58

@Getyourarseofffthequattro

I would buy if there was space for me to put one in. Wouldn't buy if I couldn't have one at all, no.
^This
CoolKitkat · 24/05/2021 12:01

I would buy such a house. As you can probably tell, there are different opinions on this, so you need to go with your gut and if you would feel comfortable living there without a bath.

There will always be different deal-breakers for people eg parking, garden size, terrace vs not etc - if you sell in a hot market, it won't be an issue, so I guess it depends on how long you're planning on staying there and if you have flexibility on the timing of any onward move?