Is this two bed too small for a family?

[beersqui]

WIth interests going up, we are considering buying a two bed place for us and our DC (only one DC). Would this be too small? It would mean a very small mortgage and I guess a sense that we can always afford it.

Looks similar to my small bungalow that I live in with my DH and DS. It is small and cramped and we do need more space. But we just can't afford a bigger 3 bed house round where I live - it's just out of our price range.
You learn to live with it. We've lived here 5 years now.
My tip is not too much furniture, only what you really need. We have a small table that folds with just 3 chairs for example and one 3 seater sofa in the lounge. Plenty of clever storage if you can. We have an ikea Kalax in the hall.
If you have a garage or loft space make use of that for things that aren't needed often. Even keeping toys on rotation we have a box in the loft and rotate them every few weeks.

I had three kids plus DH in a flat that was 512sq ft/48m2 with no outdoor space. It was totally doable until the lockdowns came around and then I went crazy with no outdoor space to escape to. We now rent a 2 bed house with four kids plus DH and a garden- it's 80m2/816sq ft.

Personally I'd go for a smaller property and be financially more comfortable. When it comes to living small think about everything! For example I had my washing machine and dryer built into my bathroom to save space and reduce noise in our living room/kitchen. It was a game changer and I really miss it as it made laundry SO easy. Look at the layout, is there anything that would make it work better? Is there room for a dormer or extension in a few years if you decide you do need or want more space? Can you be ruthless with stuff you own and get rid of clutter? Outdoor space in terms of small living is key I find- is there a way to make the outdoor space more useable as living space rather than a drive?

I'd go for it.

I think it looks fine (in fact the bedrooms seem large and it’s good you have a hallway). it’s good you have the loft for storage - perhaps worth checking head height to see if there is an option for a loft conversion later down the line if absolutely needed (always good to know you have options)

With a bit of decluttering and good storage this would be a good decision - you will be a lot more financially better off

What’s the outside space like? Would there be scope to either extend or put in a garden room.
Even a good quality shed with good storage containers to keep seasonal things away (Christmas stuff) and luggage.

DH grew up in a small flat, which he didn’t mind, except when it came to exams etc to have quiet space to work. (Although his parents were quite inconsiderate about noise).

In terms of storage, I think the loft will be enough for us. There isnt much storage otherwise