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PROPERTY ADVICE

...experts estimate that installing a quality garden
room could bring 1.5 times its cost in added value to
your home, making them a worthy investment if you
have the garden space...

into a home office, to create a separate across the country continue unlocking the
workspace away from the main house, which underused potential of their gardens well
you can kit out to your specifications and shut beyond the warmer months. Our garden
the door on at the end of the day. Or perhaps buildings are fully insulated and take two-
you’d like to create a den for children to enjoy five days to install compared to a traditional
with their friends, ideal if you don’t have space extension, providing extra space easily and
for a playroom inside the house. quickly that can be used all year round.”

But it doesn’t have to be all about practicality; While a garden room might not add as much
you could build your garden room to be a fun value to your home as a traditional loft
extra space to indulge your hobbies. conversion or extension, they take much less
How adding a garden room could add time and investment to add to your property,
Perhaps you’d like to create a home cinema making it a good option for your home.
thousands in value with a projector and squishy sofas, a home
gym where you can work out in peace, or
perhaps your own personal garden bar where
If you’re longing for a bit of extra space or would like to enjoy your you can socialise with friends.
garden for longer this autumn, a garden room could tick the boxes
while adding extra value to your home. Tammy Daubney, Sales and Design
Manager at Green Retreats explains,
“The demand for garden rooms
s autumn sets in, you might be trying to to your WiFi means that you could make the isn’t slowing, as households
make the most of the last days in the most of precious space that would otherwise
A garden before it gets too cold outside. go unused for up to six months of the year.
But the end of summer doesn’t have to mean
the end of enjoying your outdoor space until In fact, experts estimate that installing a
the spring rolls around. The addition of an quality garden room could bring 1.5 times its
insulated garden room could allow you to cost in added value to your home, making
enjoy the extra space your garden provides in them a worthy investment if you have the
a multitude of ways, even during the winter. garden space, and making your home a more
attractive proposition when you come to sell.
They might seem like a luxury addition but
investing in a garden room could add value to So, how can you use a garden room? The
your property, as you’re increasing the living options are limitless, so you can adapt the
space and square footage available. Having an space to suit the needs of your family. The
extra room that’s powered, warm and linked obvious choice is turning your garden room

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