I live in a large 1bedroom in a luxury highrise. The apartment has 1.5 bathrooms. The master bath has a large tub with jacuzzi jets and a small stall shower. I never use the tub, and it is just using up valuable space in the bathroom. I am getting ready to renovate the master bath. For my own use, I'm considering taking out the tub and putting in a large walk-in shower with a nice teak bench and... [more]
I live in a large 1bedroom in a luxury highrise. The apartment has 1.5 bathrooms. The master bath has a large tub with jacuzzi jets and a small stall shower. I never use the tub, and it is just using up valuable space in the bathroom.
I am getting ready to renovate the master bath. For my own use, I'm considering taking out the tub and putting in a large walk-in shower with a nice teak bench and space to roam around in the shower. Eliminating the tub would also make the sink and toilet less cramped.
However, I'm wondering if eliminating the tub will make the apartment difficult to sell. I plan on selling it some day when I start a family, and I'm concerned that the lack of the tub/jacuzzi might make the apartment less desirable to buyers. Or, would a giant walk-in shower be considered by most buyers to be an upgrade from the current setup, even without the tub?
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Response by fieldschester
over 10 years ago
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The walk in shower will be much more attractive.
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Response by NativeRestless
over 10 years ago
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In a one bedroom where potential buyers are less likely to have children, a walk in shower is highly desirable although some people would prefer a tub. In a two bedroom a tub is more essential since you can't "shower" young children. That is my problem. I would love to get rid of the tub/shower combination and put in a large rain shower but in a two bedroom that is a big risk even if I have no plans to sell.
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Response by alanhart
over 10 years ago
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Children are dirty, and spread diseases. Parents often need a place to soak them in sodium hypochlorite or pyrethrins or the like.
Incidentally, children also offer little in the way of amusing conversation at table, but that would be a matter for posts filed under Dining.
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Response by NativeRestless
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Agreed Alan.
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Response by jelj13
over 10 years ago
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Don't agree. My broker told me that you should have a tub in a one bedroom apartment, especially a junior 4. You cut out a segment of potential buyers, couples who eventually plan a family.
Couples buy these apartments when starting out, figuring they can convert the dining area to a nursery for a couple of years. Showers don't normally work for toddlers and preschoolers.
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The walk in shower will be much more attractive.
In a one bedroom where potential buyers are less likely to have children, a walk in shower is highly desirable although some people would prefer a tub. In a two bedroom a tub is more essential since you can't "shower" young children. That is my problem. I would love to get rid of the tub/shower combination and put in a large rain shower but in a two bedroom that is a big risk even if I have no plans to sell.
Children are dirty, and spread diseases. Parents often need a place to soak them in sodium hypochlorite or pyrethrins or the like.
Incidentally, children also offer little in the way of amusing conversation at table, but that would be a matter for posts filed under Dining.
Agreed Alan.
Don't agree. My broker told me that you should have a tub in a one bedroom apartment, especially a junior 4. You cut out a segment of potential buyers, couples who eventually plan a family.
Couples buy these apartments when starting out, figuring they can convert the dining area to a nursery for a couple of years. Showers don't normally work for toddlers and preschoolers.