Does a well landscaped garden add value to your home……YES!
A nicely presented garden alone can be seen to add 20% to your house value and past research has shown that clients will be happy to pay a premium for a fully landscaped garden.
A landscaped garden is often a very useful key to extracting a little more value on your property and since lockdown we have seen a huge surge in homeowners wanting to improve their gardens, homeowners are spending more time at home and making the most of their spaces to enjoy with their families.
Landscaping your garden can also encourage a quick sale if you are looking to sell your property, and ensure your property grabs the attention of buyers.
Theres a number of ways you can add value to your property with a landscaped garden and we have included our top 5 features to think about when designing your space, to achieve that premium.
Garden Room
Since lockdown we have seen a huge surge in Garden Room enquiries, this is a fantastic way to utilise your garden space and create an office, a gym, a games room or a summer house. The list really is endless with the things you can do with a garden room and they are very desirable especially to house buyers.
Floor space is a major factor when valuing a home and its suggested they can add up to 10% to your property value.
Entertaining Space
Entertaining areas are an important part of any outdoor space, however they should be designed to be both beautiful and functional. We use our expertise in garden design to create unique entertaining areas that provide the perfect setting for hosting parties, barbecues, and family gatherings. Our entertaining areas are designed to withstand all weather conditions and will be sure to impress your guests. Entertainment spaces can include things such as, sunken patios, fire pits, pergolas, water features, music systems the list goes on!
Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor Kitchens are the latest in must haves, and one of our most sought after services. Its the ultimate luxury to have an outdoor kitchen and they create a hub of the garden. Somewhere for the entire family to gather around whilst cooking, chatting and enjoying each others company. Outdoor kitchens are very on trend and can range from a small BBQ area to a large kitchen space with everything from a fridge, sink, pizza oven, freezer, luxury grill, rotisserie, built in champagne bucket and much more!
Security & Lighting
Bring your garden to life with lighting that will illuminate your landscape, doubling as security and decorative lighting. Use spike lighting to highlight feature trees, decorative walls and garden features. Lighting pathways also adds some magic to gardens during the evening along with strip lights to steps. Lighting really does add ambience and your garden will transform into a totally different place during the evening. Flood lights also act as security and are a great deterrent.
Privacy Screening
Trees and hedging can be an attractive addition to any outdoor space, providing privacy, beauty, and protection from the elements. from instant hedging to pleached tress there are a number of ways to screen your garden from eye sores, neighbours or to drown out some road noise. So its a good idea to take a look around your space from a viewers point of view, are there any areas in your garden that feel exposed or eye sores that could be easily screened using a cleverly though out design?
So in a nutshell, there are many things you can do to improve your space and add value to your home. A landscaped garden will add a premium to your property.
Turn your home into the most desirable house on the street, with a beautifully landscaped garden that will pay dividends when coming to sell.
