Is this layout dated (pic attached)

[Pinkyandthebrainbrainbrain]

Hi all,

thinking of putting our house on the market. Would this layout put you off? We can’t afford to renovate to sell by knocking through etc, but we’re going to spruce up with decorating etc, but wondering if anyone would be put off and think the layout was dated so it wouldn’t matter anyway?

Not dated at all. Personally I would knock through. We did this in our previous house and it was much cheaper than an extension. I definitely wouldnt be put off. I love our current house but kitchen is on small side and dining room is at the front of the house with kitchen at the back. I wish they were next to one another so we could knock through. Only way to make kitchen bigger is to extend into the already small garden and for the cost it's just not worth it
Lots of people prefer separate rooms though although I do long for a big kitchen diner family room

In my opinion 'knocking through' is going to end up being dated when the next craze for cosy little 'snugs' comes in and everyone is driving themselves crazy trying to get away from the teenage gatherings and the OH watching TV at full volume. I already know people who are reinstating walls that were knocked through when they thought that 'through rooms' were the answer to everything.

Keep it as it is. If people want to 'knock through' they can see the potential (and kid themselves that they are getting a bargain, because the house is 'unspoiled') and they'll buy anyway. If they prefer separate room, you're good.

I think as long as you are charging the going rate for a property that may need some work, people are happy to make decisions on the layout themselves.

Some people will be happy as it is, some will want to leave themselves the budget to knock through.

So maybe ask your EA to market to people with a budget bigger than you're asking who like the area - they might see a project they're happy to take on?

We'd be pleased with that layout and have bought a similarly laid out house recently. I hate open plan and especially hate the kitchen/diner thing everyone seems to love. We have small kids and I like to be able to shut the door on their mess and have a change of scene after meals until I've summoned the energy to return

@Pinkyandthebrainbrainbrain it will appeal to some to live in it with separate rooms.

it will appeal to some to knock through.

it won't appeal to those who want open plan but cba doing it themselves.

you only need ONE buyer!

Dont soend much time/money/effort redecorating or doing work that's not essential.

clean & tidy at a reasonable price is all you need!!

Think about whether YOY really want to sell or not. You're worrying about a) nothing & b) something you can't change, you're focussing on this because you don't want to think about your actual worry 💐

My only concern would be how much light the dining room gets, but you'd see that from pictures. I like open plan, kitchen to dining room, not a fan off 100% open plan so I'd be inclined to view further.

I'd be put off instantly by the long skinny kitchen. I don't have the appetite to do renovations so wouldn't bother viewing