Well maintained outside space can add as much as 20% to the value of your home. Even if you are not considering selling up at the moment, investing in some professional quality landscaping will enhance your current enjoyment of the property, and provide a good financial return in the future. Here are the features which add the most value.
Garden rooms
A garden room that is equipped with utilities, and can be used year-round is now one of the most sought-after garden features, and could add thousands to the value of your home. A lot more people now work from home since the pandemic, and a garden room which can be used as an office is on the wish list of many house hunters.
Garden rooms can also be used for home gyms, extra guest accommodation, arts and crafts rooms, or just a chill out space for teenagers to hang out with their friends.
Outdoor dining areas
We now treat our gardens as outdoor living spaces, where we cook, dine, and socialise. Good quality patios or decking which can accommodate garden furniture are therefore a huge draw for many house hunters. Outdoor kitchen areas, with built in BBQs or pizza ovens, and sinks, worktops, and storage space, are also very popular.
Orangeries or conservatories
A light filled extension, such as an orangery or conservatory, can add up to £8,449 to the value of your home, according to You Magazine. These rooms add valuable extra space to the home, and provide a year-round connection with the outdoors.
Secure fencing, walls, and gates
Privacy and safety are a top priority for most home buyers, and this starts with the boundaries of the home. Sturdy fences or walls which are in a good state of repair will mean that the house is safe for pets and children, and easier to protect from intruders. Many people also prefer them to hedges, because they are low maintenance.
Artificial lawns
According to House Beautiful, 40% of buyers consider an artificial lawn as a desirable feature that would tempt them to make a higher offer on a property. Maintaining a real grass lawn takes a lot of hard work and expense. They require weekly mowing during the summer months, and even throughout our mild winters, regular maintenance is needed.
Keeping real grass free of weeds and moss is a constant chore, and may require the use of harmful pesticides and fertilisers. Ensuring that the grass stays well drained in winter, and watered in summer, can also be a challenge, especially in hot dry weather such as we are experiencing at the moment.
The elderly or people with reduced mobility, or very busy people, therefore find that artificial lawns which require very little maintenance an ideal choice for their gardens.
Mature trees
Trees add visual interest, privacy, and shade to a garden. They are also a haven for wildlife, attracting birds, insects, and small mammals. If you are considering planting a tree in a smaller garden, choose a native species, such as holly, rowan, silver birch, hazel, or field maple.
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