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Weird floorplan
DH and I are looking for a 4 bed, 3 bath, but or realtor suggested a pretty cool/large 3/2. We are going to go look at it this weekend, but the layout is kind of weird. There are 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs (the guest bed/bath) and the master bed/bath is on the first level. Meaning there isn't a guest bath on the first level.. We don't want our visitors to have to go through our bedroom to use the bathroom, but is it rude to make them all go upstairs to use the bathroom? The house is in a good neighborhood and has a nice yard and fireplace, which are our top priorities, but this weird bathroom situation couldbe a deal breaker.
What do you think about it?
Re: Weird floorplan
Personally, I find it weird and would move on to the next house. But that's us....
Another thought......a house is the biggest investment you will probably ever make. If something bothers you about it, why spend the money on it versus something you want?
Just wanted to chime in regarding some comments about the master bedroom being on the main floor. DH and I just bought a house, and the master is on the main floor. Originally, DH wanted the master bedroom on the second floor, but we stopped caring once we talked to a lot of middle-aged and older people. Lots of them said that when they look for a house, the master bedroom must be on the main floor or else it's a deal-breaker. They said that they wouldn't want to buy a house if in a few years they are struggling to get up the stairs to the master bedroom.
So apparently a lot of middle-aged and older people specifically look for homes that have master bedrooms on the main floor. On the other hand, there are a lot of younger people who like the idea of the master bedroom on the second floor. Either way, I don't think it's a big deal, unless you specifically want the bedroom on the second floor.
We're younger and like the master on the second floor because during the spring/fall when it is more temperate, we like the idea of being able to open the windows while we're asleep. On the first floor, it's easier for somebody to climb in the window. Not that it's impossible on the second floor, just harder.
Just another thought.....especially as any kids grow up, if you have the bedrooms on the same floor, you probably don't want to share a wall with your kids. Makes it easier to enjoy adult activities without traumatizing your kids.
Maybe it's a regional thing, but in our area, it's almost impossible to find a master on the second level, and when there is one it's not desireable at all.
I would not find it that terrible to send the guests upstairs to bathroom, but I would look for a house with a half bath on the main floor.