Most people wanting to sell their property in Cheltenham and the surrounding areas focus on preparing the interior, which makes perfect sense!  

But are there garden improvements that add value to your home? 

Yes! You should also be looking at what your garden offers to a potential buyer. More of us are spending time at home, both working remotely and enjoying our gardens at weekends and downtimes, so we appreciate the outdoor space. 

But what are the garden improvements that add value to your property?

At Althorp & Co we want to take a step outdoors with you and share our best garden improvement tips so that you can action them immediately and prepare your garden for viewers. 

These tips will not necessarily add monetary value to your home; however, they will make your property more attractive to potential buyers. 

Fix it up:  

Complete any outstanding garden jobs 

First, fix things. 

You know that rotten fence panel you have been meaning to sort for a while now? Get it done. 

That outside tap with a slight leak? Sort it out. 

And as for that cracked paving slab on the patio right by the back door? Come on, do it now – or get someone in to look at it! 

Seriously, your garden is important and must look good. If viewers see a messy, overgrown garden, they may have difficulty seeing past the weeds and miss the potential. They’ll envision challenging work to transform it, and some buyers just don’t want this kind of hassle. An untidy garden does not give a good impression and can make people wonder how well you have looked after the rest of your home. These are the small garden improvements that add value to your home. 

Home office:  

Add a garden structure 

With more people working remotely from home, one of the pitfalls is finding a balance between work and home life. 

The easiest way to separate the two is to separate the two! A garden office provides that distance to lock yourself away and work without home life getting in the way. You can also step out of your garden office at the end of the working day, lock up, and then go home just as you would from an office in any other location. 

The cost of installation (and quality) will vary, so you will need to do your homework if you plan to add a garden structure. 

Dine out:  

Create outdoor eating spaces 

When the summer sun hits the sky, we all love being outside. Dining al fresco is something to cherish. Imagine a lovely breakfast on the patio, afternoon coffee on the deck, or a BBQ with friends as the sun sets. 

A beautifully maintained garden patio or decked area will work wonders for your property’s appeal to a prospective buyer. If you have garden furniture, arrange it so that people can picture themselves sitting out and enjoying the garden. 

Lighten up:  

Add mood lighting to the garden 

Adding value to your garden means making it more appealing. Use lighting to lift darker areas. Add small solar lights to light up pathways or a net of twinkling stars woven over a tree’s lower branches. Add a fixed, electric light for cosmetic purposes or security. It entirely depends on your budget. 

What is certain is that effective use of lighting will benefit you when selling the property and are easy garden improvements that add value to your home. 

Home takeaways:  

Eating out…in! 

Eating at home rather than eating out is more popular than ever, so it’s not surprising that there is a vast range of items you can purchase to enhance the experience. You could build a bar area, for example or add a pizza oven! 

Potential buyers will love that you have been creative. These things won’t add actual value to your home, but what you are doing is making your property stand out. 

Outside and inside:  

Merge the two 

When you think of your garden, also think of how your garden and your housework go together. For example, how do you exit the house to enter the garden? Could you add bi-fold doors to the property? This will be costly, but the impact means you are more likely to add real value too. 

When you are thinking about garden improvements, you can think big, but you should think small, too. You could undertake some significant building work, or you could just ensure you get the trivial things done well. 

Whatever you do, or are thinking of doing, ask us for our opinion, and we will be more than happy to share our advice and expertise. 

Althorp & Co are your local property experts. Call us on 01242 781781 or email hello@althorps.co.uk to chat with a member of our friendly and experienced team.