Is this the perfect forever home? The dream property is a £458,000, detached four-bedroom house with a double garage, a playroom... and mum just down the road

  •  Househunters have revealed what essential features their dream home should boast
  • The dream property should cost £458,000 and be a four-bedroom detached house with a double garage
  • Other must-haves include a large kitchen and breakfast room, an ample lounge and a dining room 
  • And an ambitious one in three even went as far as to suggest the property should boast a swimming pool 

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The ideal 'forever home' is a four-bedroom, detached house in the country, worth £458,000 - and just down the road from Mum.

A detailed study found we also hanker after a property with a driveway, a play room - and somewhere to hang the washing.

Other must-haves include a large kitchen and breakfast room, an ample lounge, utility room and dining room.

A double garage and conservatory are also essential, as is a study, cloakroom and a location which is 10.5 miles from the office.

 Home is where the heart is: Househunters have revealed the essential features their dream home should boast. The perfect home (above) should include four bedrooms, en suite bathrooms and a double garage - and it cannot be too far from mum

 Home is where the heart is: Househunters have revealed the essential features their dream home should boast. The perfect home (above) should include four bedrooms, en suite bathrooms and a double garage - and it cannot be too far from mum

 Dream: Other must-haves include a large kitchen and breakfast room, an ample lounge, utility room and dining room. A double garage and conservatory are also essential, as is a study, cloakroom and a location which is 10.5 miles from the office

 Dream: Other must-haves include a large kitchen and breakfast room, an ample lounge, utility room and dining room. A double garage and conservatory are also essential, as is a study, cloakroom and a location which is 10.5 miles from the office

Good transport links and a pub within a mile and a half are also vital elements.

While an ambitious one in three even went as far as to suggest the property would include a swimming pool and sauna.

The detail emerged from a study of 2,000 homeowners carried out by Origin, manufacturer of bespoke aluminium bi-folding doors, residential doors and windows.

 Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, said: 'We wanted to find out more about the concept of the forever home and whether it still existed.

'Years ago it was not unusual for people to live in the same house for their entire lives, but we've certainly seen a shift in this trend as we now live in an average of seven homes throughout our lifetimes.

'Interestingly, more than three quarters of people still believe in the concept of a forever home, which shows that the clear majority of homeowners are constantly climbing the property ladder, striving to find a home to live in for the rest of their lives.'

Over half would like to have a view of the sea from their window, 44 per cent would choose rolling hills and a fifth would opt for a field of cows 

Over half would like to have a view of the sea from their window, 44 per cent would choose rolling hills and a fifth would opt for a field of cows 

Location, location, location: The cost of the UK's forever home varies significantly on location. In Newcastle upon Tyne, a dream home can be bought from £190,000. But in London it will set you back just shy of £400,000

Location, location, location: The cost of the UK's forever home varies significantly on location. In Newcastle upon Tyne, a dream home can be bought from £190,000. But in London it will set you back just shy of £400,000

Two bathrooms, two en-suites and two reception rooms are also key components of the perpetual residence.

Over half would like to have a view of the sea from their window, 44 per cent would choose rolling hills and a fifth would opt for a field of cows.

Fifty-six per cent said their forever home would have big windows, while 47 per cent said it would feature bi-folding or sliding doors leading out to the garden.

And almost everyone surveyed said it would have 'plenty' of natural light.

THE IDEAL FOREVER HOME 

 Is worth £458,000.

Is 10.5 miles from work and has transport links

Has four friendly neighbours - who we are on first name terms with

Has a playroom

Two reception rooms

Two en-suites

Two bathrooms

Four bedrooms

View of the sea, rolling hills or field of cows 

 A 1000sqft garden 

 Has front AND back gardens

A driveway

Off street parking

Patio

Double garage

Flowerbeds

Summer house

Somewhere to hang the washing out

Gates at the front

Veg patch

Open fields

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It also emerged we dream of spending our years in home with a 1,000sq ft garden, on a street where we are surrounded by four friendly neighbours - who we are on first name terms with.

When it comes to amenities, we require everything to be within a three mile radius, with a Post Office, corner shop, newsagents and off-licence the most important.

Of those polled, a third said they already reside in their forever home, while 34 per cent are actively putting savings aside for it.

 

Does the perfect home exist - and how much does it cost? 

Bramham, West Yorkshire 

This home will set you back £470,000.

It boasts two en suites, a double garage, a private rear garden, a downstairs cloakroom and a lounge with a balcony.

But it is missing a playroom.

This home is in Bramham, West Yorkshire, and will set you back £470,000. It boasts two en suites, a double garage, a private rear garden, a downstairs cloakroom and a lounge with a balcony

This home is in Bramham, West Yorkshire, and will set you back £470,000. It boasts two en suites, a double garage, a private rear garden, a downstairs cloakroom and a lounge with a balcony

The property boasts an open plan living kitchen with bi-fold doors to a flagged patio

The property boasts an open plan living kitchen with bi-fold doors to a flagged patio

 Stockport, Greater Manchester

Another dream home contender, this time in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Coming in at £450,000, it has a garden, external parking and a loft room.

But, it lacks that all important double garage. 

This four-bedroom detached house in Stockport, Greater Manchester, has an asking price of £450,000.  It contains a large country style kitchen and two en suite bathrooms - but it lacks that all important double garage

This four-bedroom detached house in Stockport, Greater Manchester, has an asking price of £450,000.  It contains a large country style kitchen and two en suite bathrooms - but it lacks that all important double garage


The house has a bright family lounge with a double glazed bay window, as well as a door leading to the rear garden. The lounge has a gas fire with a fireplace surround

The house has a bright family lounge with a double glazed bay window, as well as a door leading to the rear garden. The lounge has a gas fire with a fireplace surround

 Auberrow, Hereford

This home has an asking price of £450,000 and is situated in leafy Auberrow, Hereford.

Boasting the minimum requirement of four bedrooms, it also boasts four large reception rooms, a large country style kitchen and two en suite bathrooms. 

But sadly, it does not have a garage. 

Dream home? This property is in leafy Auberrow, Hereford, and has four bedrooms. It also has four large reception rooms and a large country style kitchen

Dream home? This property is in leafy Auberrow, Hereford, and has four bedrooms. It also has four large reception rooms and a large country style kitchen

The property ticks many of the boxes householders asked for when setting out their dream home

The property ticks many of the boxes householders asked for when setting out their dream home

 Highgate, London

Property experts say it is all about three thing; location, location, location.

Which explains why this house, in Highgate, north London, ticks most boxes apart from one - price.

The four-bedroom detached house comes with three reception rooms, two bathrooms a garden and a porter.

But it also comes with an eye-watering price tag of £3 million.

Expensive: This four-bedroom house is situated in the extremely exclusive area of Highgate, north London. It boasts three reception rooms, two bathrooms and one eye-watering price tag, coming in at £3 million

Expensive: This four-bedroom house is situated in the extremely exclusive area of Highgate, north London. It boasts three reception rooms, two bathrooms and one eye-watering price tag, coming in at £3 million

Bang for your buck: This house is expensive, but it does come equipped with its own porter

Bang for your buck: This house is expensive, but it does come equipped with its own porter

 

The age at which we believe we'll own our forever home emerged as 53, and four out of ten were convinced they would, at some point, purchase their dream pad.

84 per cent of UK adults are happy with their current home and around eight in ten think it's likely they will try to improve or renovate the house they own now.

Ben Brocklesby added: 'We carried out the research to find out exactly what people want from their forever homes, and if any of the features on their wish list could be added to their existing properties.

'Among the most sought after elements were a power shower, big windows, a bath and bi-fold or sliding doors - all of which can be incorporated into any home, without the need to move.

'With such a high proportion of homeowners planning to improve or renovate their current house, we have some great practical advice on our website from our experts, looking at everything from how to make the most of a conservatory to styling your front of house - getting homeowners one step closer to creating their forever home.' 

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