These are the most wanted 'must-haves' in a new home

Magnolia painted walls, conservatories, and living near a good catchment area are all old hat when it comes to what modern Brits look for in a potential new home.

A new nationwide poll has revealed that ‘must-have’ features for new homes now include EV charge points, smart security , a home office and a veggie patch, to name but a few.

High on the list of priorities for home seekers aged 35 and under was having a garden big enough for a vegetable patch or greenhouse (23 per cent), space for a home office (31 per cent) and being close by a park or a green space (29 per cent).

Hidden storage areas, on-trend walk-in showers and large hallways also featured highly, with 28 per cent placing them as priorities, along with smart heating systems, and open plan living spaces.

While the study, by St. Modwen Homes, found that a quarter would like to buy a home that was near a swanky gym or fitness studio, 18 per cent would like a good butcher on their doorstep, 17 pe rcent would like a farm shop to be nearby, and the same number (17 percent) say that an artisan bakery in the area is essential.

Other desired local amenities include a good range of great takeaways (41 per cent) and quality local restaurants (36 per cent).

Also to make the list of new home essentials were modern plug sockets with USB ports (23 per cent), spacious walk-in wardrobes (21 per cent), smart security cameras and doorbells (19 per cent) and hardwood flooring (20 per cent).

Meanwhile 17 per cent would like cutting edge spotlights and downlights and 11 per cent insist on floor to ceiling bathroom tiling.

Times change - and when it comes to what puts younger Brits off buying a property, 42 per cent hate carpets in the bathroom, 41 per cent can’t stand magnolia painted walls and 36 per cent draw the line at a shower which requires a curtain.

Over a third think that conservatories are outdated, 29 per cent can’t stand mosaic tiling in the kitchen and 23 per cent dislike garden water features.

And despite the long list of ‘must-haves’, 39 percent would be totally put off buying a property if it r