When imagining their ideal home, constructing the house from ground up in their minds, most people conjure up unrealistic images of wine cellars and swimming pools. However, beyond these lavish fantasies lie the true non-negotiables that individuals across the nation are looking for.
Research by St. Modwen Homes has revealed the most important things that people want in a house including good insulation, a driveway and an en-suite.
| The nation’s dream home features | ||
| Rank | Feature | % of Brits who want this |
| 1 | Good insulation | 60% |
| 2 | Driveway | 58% |
| 3 | Ensuite bathrooms | 52% |
But what do house-hunters loathe? The national housebuilder has also uncovered that the nation’s top non-negotiables include highly patterned wallpaper, dado rails and chandeliers.
| Housing elements going out of fashion | ||
| Rank | Element | % of Brits who don’t want this |
| 1 | Highly patterned wallpaper | 40% |
| 2 | Dado rails | 39% |
| 3 | Chandeliers | 38% |
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