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
Sascha aus H12 Jun 2016 17:32AngelusNoctis schrieb:
But why do you have to look it up first? If I say I have 2 bathrooms, 3 rooms, and a 40sqm (430 sq ft) storage room left over, why do you first search for a house like that?Because, first of all, you find more necessary information there than you provided. And secondly, the pictures give you a much better impression of the property and the described condition. The people here have made an extra effort to give you the best possible advice.AngelusNoctis schrieb:
I do want to hear opinions, but not nonsense.Who is writing nonsense here? I haven’t read any.Opinions you may not want to hear because they might not fit your concept or plan are by no means nonsense.
The users here have good intentions and are willing to spend a few minutes of their time on your house project.
This was the second reminder regarding the use of our forum.
Please be polite.
The users here have good intentions and are willing to spend a few minutes of their time on your house project.
This was the second reminder regarding the use of our forum.
Please be polite.
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AngelusNoctis12 Jun 2016 21:00@sascha:
And what does Google suggest I do with 2 extra bathrooms, 3 extra rooms, and 40 sqm (430 sq ft) of usable space?
What kind of images are you looking at on Google? Don’t you have any idea what a bathroom or a 40 sqm (430 sq ft) room looks like?
Calling it nonsense, says Musketier, and it is nonsense when users here just google answers to my questions or send me links to run-down houses in the middle of nowhere that I supposedly must buy. I can do that myself. I just want to hear personal opinions from people who are facing the same problem of having too much living space. Like the suggestions about turning it into a fitness room, for example.
And what does Google suggest I do with 2 extra bathrooms, 3 extra rooms, and 40 sqm (430 sq ft) of usable space?
What kind of images are you looking at on Google? Don’t you have any idea what a bathroom or a 40 sqm (430 sq ft) room looks like?
Calling it nonsense, says Musketier, and it is nonsense when users here just google answers to my questions or send me links to run-down houses in the middle of nowhere that I supposedly must buy. I can do that myself. I just want to hear personal opinions from people who are facing the same problem of having too much living space. Like the suggestions about turning it into a fitness room, for example.
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Bauexperte12 Jun 2016 21:40Musketier schrieb:
Musketier writes nonsense, and it's nonsense when users here google answers to my questions or send me links to dilapidated houses in remote areas that I supposedly must buy... I have met quite a few "artist children" in my life; I never let bad manners go without comment.
If you are here just to have your own views confirmed, this is not the place for you. But if you are interested in a constructive exchange of opinions—every personal view differs from others; certainly from your own—you are very welcome.
Derogatory terms like “nonsense” are not welcome here; however, I can gladly provide you with a link where your behavior is considered “normal” and you won’t stand out.
How would you like to proceed?
Regards, Bauexperte
The property in question is apparently not the one offered online. I had sent her the link to the listing on immobilienscout24 via private message, but according to her response, it is apparently not the house that was viewed. It is a strange coincidence that many details seem to match at first glance (price, size, location, electric heating, etc.).
BTT:
Possible uses for unused rooms (I have implemented some of these myself or am still planning to):
- DIY workshop (in the basement or an outbuilding, if available)
- Hobby room, e.g., photography studio or for model railways, billiards, table tennis, etc.
- Office for paperwork, computer work, etc., which can also be used as a reading room
- Ironing room, if needed with additional wardrobes and shoe cabinets
- Guest room
- Shared playroom for children, possibly also for nieces and nephews if no own children are present
- Storage room for bulky items that have no other place (suitcases, bags, backpacks, seasonal decorations, kept boxes (e.g., for warranty or for selling on eBay), etc.)
BTT:
Possible uses for unused rooms (I have implemented some of these myself or am still planning to):
- DIY workshop (in the basement or an outbuilding, if available)
- Hobby room, e.g., photography studio or for model railways, billiards, table tennis, etc.
- Office for paperwork, computer work, etc., which can also be used as a reading room
- Ironing room, if needed with additional wardrobes and shoe cabinets
- Guest room
- Shared playroom for children, possibly also for nieces and nephews if no own children are present
- Storage room for bulky items that have no other place (suitcases, bags, backpacks, seasonal decorations, kept boxes (e.g., for warranty or for selling on eBay), etc.)
FrankH schrieb:
Strange coincidence that many details seem to match at first glance (price, size, location, electric heating, etc.).....3 newly renovated bathrooms, collapsing wall, barn, sauna, heritage protection.Everyone can draw their own conclusions.
As a single person, would you buy a Mercedes coach instead of a car and then ask in the Mercedes forum what to pack because the bus is so big?