Two Ancaster bungalows can have the same bedroom count and feel completely different to live in. At one, you can bring groceries in from the garage, do a load of laundry and step out to the patio without using a staircase. At the other, you’re going downstairs several times a day.
When I show bungalows to buyers, I like to walk through an ordinary day in the house. Here’s what I’d check before deciding which one fits.
Start where you’ll park
Walk from the driveway or garage to the door you’d use most. Count the steps and check where you’d set your bags down while opening the door. If you use the garage daily, try that entrance as well. An attached garage can still have several steps up into the house.
Then walk from the kitchen to the outdoor space you’d use. If you like eating outside or letting the dog out, check how you’d get there and whether the door leads to a usable landing, deck or patio.
Find the laundry and everyday storage
A main-floor bedroom and bathroom can be enough if you’re comfortable going downstairs to do laundry. If you’re moving specifically to use stairs less often, check where the washer and dryer are and whether there’s room nearby for a hamper or a place to fold clothes.
Look for coat storage by the entrance, linen storage near the bathroom and enough kitchen storage for what you use every week. If a listing mentions potential for main-floor laundry, find out where it would go and get a quote before counting on it.
Look at the bathroom and bedroom together
Walk from the bedroom to the bathroom and check the space around the door, vanity and shower. Would the layout be comfortable for you every day? If you’re bringing a king-size bed or a large dresser, bring the measurements. A room can look generous in the listing photos and feel tight once your furniture is in it.
Decide what you actually need downstairs
A finished basement can be ideal for guests, hobbies or the occasional movie night. When you compare two bungalows, mark the rooms you’d use every day on each floor plan. If one home puts the spaces you need most on the main level, that may matter more to you than the other home’s extra finished square footage.
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