4th bedroom or full size laundry? Penrith/St Marys

Notsure which area to post this in so thought id post it here.

Am in the design process of a new building in St Marys.

Due to council/land limitations I cannot extend the size of the house but wondering which would be more important.

1) A full size standalone laundry
2) 4th bedroom with a laundry closet or laundry facitilies in the garage

 

4th bedroom without a doubt. Value and rent.

 

4th brm but only if you've got 2bath or at least a 2nd WC.

 

4th bedroom, no question.

 

yea it will 2 bathrooms (1 normal and 1 ensuite)

 

Fourth bedroom would be good.
Some put their laundrette inside.

 

4th bedroom.
Why would you even consider a "full size" laundry over that?

 

Was just an option

Well ive only got around 8.5x15m building envelope to build a 4/2/1

4 bedrooms will mean two of the rooms may only be 2.5x3.2 while the other two can be around 3x3.8 with the main room having a wir and ensuite.

But looks like it should be ok with just a laundry closet

 

I'd think a 4th bedroom would get more rent and add more value.

As always, YMMV

 

Can you make at least your 3rd bedroom any wider? Small bedrooms are a turnoff for a large proportion of buyers.

 

When you say 'important' I think it's crucial to have some context for evaluating your options ie. property value, rent return, potential for less vacancy etc. If your decision making is along these lines I suggest comparing the outcomes to help make your decision.

This page has some good information about how decisions are made on a cost/benefit basis in addition to considering your risk profile. I like to collect and tabulate data from the area that I'm planning to build to help make decisions. I've attached an example of what I'm talking about.


Jeremy

 

It would take away room from 3rd bedroom or lounge which itself will only be 4m

 

I think its "show us your floorplan" time

 

It is no good squashing in a 4th bedroom if it means poky rooms unless it is a PPOR and then entirely up to you.

A 4 bedroom house is attractive to families but those room dimensions are small. Is there a second living area, or just the 4m lounge?

If the plan allows, I would make bedroom 3 bigger and then a smaller 4th bedroom or study. Unless there are 3 kids, one of the bedrooms is usually used as a computer room or office anyway.

Laundry facilities in an enclosed garage would be OK (in Qld, not sure the norm in nsw).
Marg

 

100% Agreed! Especially in St Marys.

While this may be so many suburbs, I don't think it will be too much of a problem. There are a lot of homes around the area with small bedrooms, but I do agree with Gockie that it would be good to see a floor plan. You never know, someone might have a brainwave that can add some value.

 

Can you build up at all?
Could be an option.