What would you do with this garden?

bouicca21

I’d simply put climbers over that wire fence.  

davilown

GDB2222 said:

Can I ask how much a decent home office would cost to build, and how much it would add to value? I’m thinking of a fully insulated room that you could use at all times of the year, with electricity laid on.  Assuming you don’t mind doing the work, you could possibly add a lot more value than it costs?

Of course, by the time you come to sell, WFH may no longer be in fashion.

I think in the region of 6k - the most difficult part is getting a decent base to be honest and then the electrics being installed and certified.
im not to sure I would want to look at one at the bottom of the garden but, thinking about it, it could be hidden by some simple planting

eddddy

You mention that you're planning to sell and it's a bungalow - so who is your target market?

For example,

• Young, double income, 'time-poor', professional couple. So maybe a low-maintenance garden, suited for entertaining, gatherings, drinks parties, summer bbqs etc.

• A family with children. So 'robust' and maybe lawn space for garden games (e.g. a football goal), maybe suited for family bbqs, family dining etc.

• A retired couple down-sizing. Perhaps keen to have a relaxing garden to sit in, and keen on gardening - perhaps flower beds and maybe vegetables. Maybe even raised beds, for ease of access.

Mahsroh

Perfect as is. When I’m looking at properties this garden would be filed under “perfect”. 

Jeepers_Creepers

If you spend £6k+ on a garden office or any other building, it might be the clincher to a good sale. You might even get a full return on your outlay. You might even get more!

Or you might get someone face-palming at the thought of having to dismantle and remove what was a clearly an expensive new addition, but is otherwise a waste to them; it's not what they want, and is messing up their plans.

Seriously. Like folk who fit a new kitchen before sale. If I viewed a property and saw a brand new white-fronted kitchen with white quartz laminate tops, I would take a sledgie to it there and then, right in front of the vendor. They really need to be taught a lesson...

GDB2222

Jeepers_Creepers said:

If you spend £6k+ on a garden office or any other building, it might be the clincher to a good sale. You might even get a full return on your outlay. You might even get more!

Or you might get someone face-palming at the thought of having to dismantle and remove what was a clearly an expensive new addition, but is otherwise a waste to them; it's not what they want, and is messing up their plans.

Seriously. Like folk who fit a new kitchen before sale. If I viewed a property and saw a brand new white-fronted kitchen with white quartz laminate tops, I would take a sledgie to it there and then, right in front of the vendor. They really need to be taught a lesson...

You would take a sledgehammer to someone else’s kitchen! And, can I just check, do  you carry a sledgehammer with you at all times, or just when viewing houses? You could get quite a reputation locally, before you get locked away.

Of course you are right that some improvements won’t work for some buyers. So, if you try to add value, you may diminish the number of prospective buyers. On the other hand, for the right buyers, you might be adding a lot of value. 

Just as an example, the OP mentioned that he has added outdoor lighting. That’s not something that appeals to me, but that’s fine. He just needs to find a buyer who wants that.

davilown

A retired couple down-sizing. Perhaps keen to have a relaxing garden to sit in, and keen on gardening - perhaps flower beds and maybe vegetables. Maybe even raised beds, for ease of access.

I suspect it will be this - downsizers. Price would be above national average for detached

GDB2222

davilown said:

A retired couple down-sizing. Perhaps keen to have a relaxing garden to sit in, and keen on gardening - perhaps flower beds and maybe vegetables. Maybe even raised beds, for ease of access.

I suspect it will be this - downsizers. Price would be above national average for detached

A retired couple would probably  have less use for a home office, of course.

getmore4less

I have been watching garden !!!!!! 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ry6w
Your garden made perfect.

Some silly money getting spent but there are some interesting design ques that can be used to give interest that won't break the bank.

IF you were staying longer I would suggest edibles.

davilown

getmore4less said:

I have been watching garden !!!!!! 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ry6w
Your garden made perfect.

Some silly money getting spent but there are some interesting design ques that can be used to give interest that won't break the bank.

IF you were staying longer I would suggest edibles.

Same here! That’s why I thought it was a bit boring. If we end up staying then edibles are a definite at the bottom of the garden