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Your thought processes are great but I would not agree about the space issue. My 8" dob takes up less than an 18" square when standing straight up and can easily be tucked away in the corner.
As for the eyepiece issue I will give my standard answer. Use what comes with the scope for a while, the eyepieces that come with most scopes these days are actually useable so don't be in too much of a hurry to throw them away.
A good barlow would be a better purchase in the beginning and here I am meaning Televue or Orion Shorty Plus type.
If you get a newtonian then a collimating eyepeice is essential.
If you get a dob then a Telrad is a fantastic option and an observing chair (can just be any old chair).
Then you will need charts and a red torch.
Hope this is not too much rambling.
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