Hello,
I probably have a typical single-person problem. I want to buy a house and already have a specific one in mind. But like most houses, this one is also too large. I would have 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms “left over.” There is also a 40m² (430 sq ft) utility room. On the ground floor, I can imagine taking down a wall to connect the bathroom with the kitchen to create a larger kitchen. However, since the house is listed (heritage protected), that probably won’t be allowed, right?
Otherwise, everything fits well with this house, and since I’m generally only looking in an area with about 20,000 residents and want a large garden plus an outbuilding, it’s very unlikely that I’ll find a smaller house.
So, what do you do with too much space?
Best regards,
Chris
I probably have a typical single-person problem. I want to buy a house and already have a specific one in mind. But like most houses, this one is also too large. I would have 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms “left over.” There is also a 40m² (430 sq ft) utility room. On the ground floor, I can imagine taking down a wall to connect the bathroom with the kitchen to create a larger kitchen. However, since the house is listed (heritage protected), that probably won’t be allowed, right?
Otherwise, everything fits well with this house, and since I’m generally only looking in an area with about 20,000 residents and want a large garden plus an outbuilding, it’s very unlikely that I’ll find a smaller house.
So, what do you do with too much space?
Best regards,
Chris
Umbau-Susi9 Jun 2016 06:34In our house: library, sewing and ironing room, archive (both independent).
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A fitness room does sound really good!
Although, I’m increasingly doubting whether I might be taking on too much with a house that’s too large.
A fitness room does sound really good!
Although, I’m increasingly doubting whether I might be taking on too much with a house that’s too large.
The term "listed building" caught my attention. May I ask how large the house and the property are, how old the house is, and what you mean by "outbuildings"?
In general, a larger home also means more work (even bathrooms that are not in use need to be cleaned eventually, and dust gathers in unused rooms as well). Additionally, every room has associated costs (property tax or council tax, insurance, heating, maintenance, etc.).
Personally, I find the leap from an apartment to a house quite significant, as there is much more involved. On one hand, there are previously shared spaces, and on the other, of course, the land itself. Lawn mowing and sweeping driveways or paths alone can be very time-consuming tasks, especially if you do not enjoy doing them. With older houses, there is ALWAYS something that needs maintenance, which was usually handled by the landlord or property manager before. This costs not only money but also a considerable amount of time.
However, I have never had the problem of having too many rooms. You can always find something to use them for (gym, sauna, home theater, Carrera track or model railroad, ironing room, office, archive, workshop, library, party room, fireplace room, etc.). Bathrooms are often the only exception, as they tend to be quite specialized and usually small. Removing walls in older buildings is also very difficult since load-bearing structures and utility lines are often integrated into the walls.
In general, a larger home also means more work (even bathrooms that are not in use need to be cleaned eventually, and dust gathers in unused rooms as well). Additionally, every room has associated costs (property tax or council tax, insurance, heating, maintenance, etc.).
Personally, I find the leap from an apartment to a house quite significant, as there is much more involved. On one hand, there are previously shared spaces, and on the other, of course, the land itself. Lawn mowing and sweeping driveways or paths alone can be very time-consuming tasks, especially if you do not enjoy doing them. With older houses, there is ALWAYS something that needs maintenance, which was usually handled by the landlord or property manager before. This costs not only money but also a considerable amount of time.
However, I have never had the problem of having too many rooms. You can always find something to use them for (gym, sauna, home theater, Carrera track or model railroad, ironing room, office, archive, workshop, library, party room, fireplace room, etc.). Bathrooms are often the only exception, as they tend to be quite specialized and usually small. Removing walls in older buildings is also very difficult since load-bearing structures and utility lines are often integrated into the walls.
I was just about to give the same advice as @Koempy.
Our neighbors don’t have children yet but have already built accordingly. They sublet to a student. This way, the student has a place to stay, and the neighbors get some help with their mortgage payments.
However, I find the advice from [USER=10033]@Musketier very fitting.
Our neighbors don’t have children yet but have already built accordingly. They sublet to a student. This way, the student has a place to stay, and the neighbors get some help with their mortgage payments.
However, I find the advice from [USER=10033]@Musketier very fitting.
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