UK House Hunters Looking For Period Features

A recent survey has revealed that a fifth of UK homebuyers are seeking out properties with ‘originality’, and quirky characters and period features are now a must-have.

The Sun reports that the survey of 2,000 people in the UK aged between 25 and 65-years-old, and currently on the hunt for a new home, found that 12 per cent of respondents are looking out for untraditional properties with unique offerings, such as stables, churches, and even windmills.

Ten per cent of respondents want a concealed room or a herb garden, or a home with a sizeable basement. A further 17 per cent are looking for a garden office room. A total of 58 per cent of homebuyers are looking for a living space that reflects their style and personality.

The survey was commissioned by internet service provider TalkTalk, who teams up with TV interior designer Anna Richardson, who said: “When it comes to interior design, I’ve always loved the extraordinary – it’s the bold, unconventional and unique features that make a home individual to me.”

“While the aesthetic is important, I’m often using multiple devices while my home flexes between being a workspace, hangout for friends and family and a cosy den to catch up on my favourite shows.”

The study also revealed that the pandemic has impacted what 20 per cent of property hunters are looking for in a new home. A total of 65 per cent are looking for more space, and two-fifths are looking for a home close to work, while 45 per cent said that a fast and reliable internet connection is vital.

Jonathan Kini, managing director of TalkTalk Consumer and Direct Business, said: "Many of us are looking to extend our home or make use of more unconventional living spaces.”

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