Does our house need a bath

Just for those mulling this over our walk in shower is a god send , 2yrs after we put it in I simply cannot get in a bath any longer due to my ever deteriorating hip problem. I really wouldn't be without the walk in shower now its just so convenient and easy to use. As others have said if you intending on stay put do whats best for you and think ahead we were so glad we took the plunge when we did.

From the sound of it you already have a bath in this room, but it is rarely used. Personally I'd keep the bath when you update. I know several people who've replaced their bath and regretted it. And it's true that future buyers can be put off by no bath.

At the present you gave the best of both worlds, a bath and a shower. I presume your washing machine and tumble dryer are currently in your kitchen. Is there a problem with that?

If you put in a walk in shower bearing in mind that you or the future purchasers may want to change it back. Make it as easy for either you or them to do so. If you breakdown the cost and compare it to how long you expect to be there it may not seem too costly. Hope this makes sense. Remember this is YOUR home do it to suit yourself.

This is something DH and I are mulling over at the moment. He wants to take the bath out and put in a walk in shower and I believe the bath is a selling point for people who have small children. The only person who has used the bath in our house is GS, who was five when we moved in. However, just over a year later he was fully into having showers and not baths, so the bath never gets used now. We would like to get the bathroom upgraded, but can't seem to get past this sticking point.

If you have room for both a shower room and a bathroom I would put a bath in. A property not having a bath would, and has, stopped us from even considering putting an offer in. If you are not bothered about selling do what suits you.

Personally I would put in the bath.

It sounds like the washing machine and tumble dryer can go elsewhere.

Yes I agree if you think you might want to sell in the future have both options is a good selling point.

My dad lives in a small (local authority) bungalow that was specially converted for my late mum. The bath was removed and a full wet-room/shower was installed. This is ideal in a bungalow. However, I know someone who has a family home that they are unable to sell as they removed the bath and replaced it with a walk in style shower. Families like baths and I think he will have to put the bath back if he ever hopes to sell.

I agree with tanith, I had to have my bath removed for the same reason. People on the whole do like a bath in a house when buying but with water meters becoming more generally available, showers may well be a priority over baths to save money.

I think as you already have a shower room keeping the bath in your other bathroom is really a wise move if you intend on moving again as people do seem to like the choice if possible. If on the other hand you are living in your forever house then do exactly what is good for you.
We only have one bathroom but had our bath taken out and a walk in shower put in for our convenience. I did ponder the decision but decided it was are only option given my hip problems.