Removal of ensuite- thoughts please?

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What are everyone's thoughts on removing an en-suite?
Would it negatively impact future value?

For context, small house in SE London.
Main bathroom is not much bigger than ensuite, tiny landing so very close.

Bedroom could have big walk in wardrobe or just more floor space if removed.

Downstairs WC is also present.

Ensuite would need to be replaced as it is old, but claustrophobic with sliding doors and I believe no natural light.

As a family of 3, we definitely don't need it, but would this affect future sales?

Thanks.

Honestly, its a crazy use of space given how small the property is.
The ensuite is virually the same size as the 'master' bathroom.

I have just realised it has a window though, so not quite as claustrophobic as I first though.

Nah. Not from the plan you posted. The master bedroom is miles bigger.

I do take the point about the bath though. It is not normally to have a bath in an en-suite, especially one that size. It must be some sort of shrunken corner bath or something - I though a bath would be 6ft minimum. If the bathroom has a bath then that would definitely be something I would get rid of.

Also 100% agree with this.

I would only have an en suite if it’s an actual separate good sized room.

If it’s a toilet and cramped shower in a corner of your bedroom then hard no. Possible exception only if it’s the second toilet in the house, but since you’ve got a downstairs loo then definitely remove.

Sorry, I was meaning the two bathrooms are the same size.

We are very new to all this, and looking at sizes on a plan don't really help me visualise it.

I'm sure we will make it work.
There's a family with 2 kids and 2 dogs in there now, so we will find our way.

All just new and scary, and exciting and expensive but we need to get out of our rented flat. I'm just nervous as it's made me really our flat is much bigger than I'd appreciated.

Get clever with storage. Is there loft space? Under bed drawers?
https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/gallery/small-spaces-storage-solutions-ideas

Running up and downstairs to the loo, although this is unlikely to happen often with a bathroom right next to the bedrooms, will add years to your life.

We need to buy everything from scratch, so definitely have scope to get creative.

I don't think there is a loft.
The landing space is so tiny I think we'd need a rope to climb up 😂

We have a load of ikea kallax units where we've tried to increase storage in our current rental, so worst case they will be all put in the garage to store stuff while we work it out.

The landing space is so tiny I think we'd need a rope to climb up 😂
This house sounds great for your physical health!

The loft hatch if there is one will be in one of the bedrooms.

If money is tight and you’re near a university or training hospital you could consider taking a lodger under the []https://www.gov.uk/rent-room-in-your-home/the-rent-a-room-scheme. Check this would be okay with your mortgage lender.
Drama students and medical students have long hours of study so you’d see less of them. Check local rents to see what’s fair. They have to share kitchen facilities, I think.

Thanks for the suggestion.
We will have to just buckle up and stop spending frivolously for a while.
We are both over 40 now. My DP has always been in shared houses or hospital accommodation (both NHS staff) so the privilege of his own home is more important.
We live in a very expensive area now, so local shop is M&S, we buy expensive ice creams every time we go to the park etc.
We definitely have scope to cut costs which I'm hoping makes the increase in utilities balance out.