All Topics / Value Adding / 2 story or single story for a 557sqm block
hi there
i am in the final sstages of making a decision on a renovation of my house. a 1950's red brick 3 bdrm on a 557sqm house set back 7.5 from the front
i have had several quotes and am stuck on deciding between 2 that i am happy with with regard to price and design
one is single story. rear extension (@ 66sq) with an open plan living / alresco. the end result will be a 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom but twice the curent size.
the second is a double story, adding 60sqm to the top and opening the bottom (removing most walls). the end result is a 4 bedroom 2 bathroom
both cost close to the same amount. the single story is 145 + 50 to finish and the second story is 155 and about 50.
the big advantage i see of the second story is a save the back yard
from a re-sale perspective is there a clear winner? if it was going to cost me similar amount to do a double story extension of 60sqm vs a single story rear extension of abit bigger, would i necessarily go with the double story?
i like the idea of the extra bedroom and having 2 living areas of the double story, but i the downside is i dont have the undercover outdoor area (as i cant afford to do this as well at the moment).
one of the big advantages of the double is i dont have to move the sewerage / storm water lines – whereas if i do the single this has to be moved as the house extension will build over the boundary trap
one thing i am worried about wth the second story though is having to meet the energy rating requirements (the wall of the down stairs area is not insulated it is brick veneer). i am replacing the windows and i realise these may need to be double glazed but can council force you to install wall insulation (this would be a big unforeseen cost i think)
thanks for your opinions
What does the area dictate you do? That is, are the surrounding houses single or two storey when they have been extended?
If the house is to be a rental proposition, is 3 bed/2 bth or 4 bed/2 bath going to have a better rental?
i think the area is quite big enough.. well, i prefer two storey house..in that case you can place another bedroom upstairs .. it can also minimize the space ..
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