Does having a big garden add lots of value to a house?

Question

I have an absolutely vast garden both front and back but I'm curious, does it really add value to your house or am I wrong for thinking like that?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Yes it sure does add value to your house. You can do so much if you have a big garden. Granny flat,swimming pool, if you're into that sort of thing, veggie garden, fishpond, patio, gazebo, tennis court, etc. Choose your own favorite thing.

Answer 2

Yes it's also adds a lot of work.

Answer 3

When most of us want to sell our home we focus on what we can do inside it, but the difference you make on the outside can prove extremely profitable. A well-kept garden can be a growing investment for your property, boosting its value by up to 10 per cent, according to garden maintenance firm Nicenstripy.

Demand for outdoor space has never been greater and, with a little maintenance, your garden could even be the determining factor in a sale. Giving your house “kerb appeal” by making it look as attractive as possible to potential buyers when they approach is vital.

Whatever the time of year, your garden or patio area should be kept tidy. Sweeping up leaves and debris on a regular basis and keeping flower beds weeded, lawns mown and hedges clipped could really make a difference.

Answer 4

Yes it does! In my area (middle class higher than average income) the houses with small gardens fetch about 30.000 less than those with a garden.

Answer 5

Possibly. A lot of land means space to extend, or even sell some land to a developer.

Some families want a big garden, but it does not always follow.

By boss has been trying to sell her house for years. She is told it is worth over £300,000 (a lot in northern England) - but the house just isnt right and had no viewers in over 2 years.

Answer 6

Just depends on the buyer.  I like gardens and fresh food is great but I wouldn't pay more money for a house with a garden because with my busy schedule I wouldn't have time to maintain it.  I would actually look away from buying it because after a year of doing nothing to the garden it would look pretty bad. But that's just me.  Other buys might think that gardens are great and you having two (front and back) could make people chose your home over anotther when the are considering their options.

Answer 7

Normally would say yes, but in todays economic climate? Your house is only worth what someone else will pay for it.

Sounds like the little woman wants her garden doing, plan carefully and ask her what she requires. shady spot for afternoon tea etc. Pleasant view from kitchen window, pond, kiddies play area, lawn.  Then plan it out, draw it, change the shape of the lawn etc. Easier to do it on paper than shift tons of soil about lol.

Answer 8

Yes it does I sold my house last year and I had acres of garden the estate agent told me that it would certainly put the value up and sure enough it did.x*x

Answer 9

your not wrong well maybe if it`s old and not touched up then no but if it`s nice and well rounded then you could get a little more value but other wise no