THE average resident in Yorkshire is willing to spend as much as £12,000 on special features to give their home added ‘wow factor’, according to a study.

The survey, commissioned by Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows, among UK homeowners, found that the most sought-after features in homes in Yorkshire are ample amounts of natural light and en-suite bathrooms, with 53 per cent of local homeowners agreeing that these are important to them. These are followed by storage (51) and a large garden (52).

When it comes to adding special features to a home, residents are willing to spend big, with 80 per cent agreeing that they would pay more money for added extras. A large garden (46), a garage (44) and a great view (37) are the features most likely to be splurged on.

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Some are even willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure they get exactly what they want in their home, with one in 10 saying they would be willing to reduce all other household expenditure to be able to afford the upgrades they want. What’s more, almost one in 20 admit to financially overstretching themselves in pursuit of the perfect home.

When considering moving to a new house, homeowners in Yorkshire are also happy to compromise on the overall size of a property in order to get the features they want. The study found that almost three quarters of residents would sacrifice square footage for certain features, with a large garden, a garage and a great view all considered more essential than space.

Top 10 Most Desirable Features in a Home: 1. Natural light 2. Storage 3. En-suite bathroom 4. Large garden 5. Garage 6. Outdoor seating area 7. A great view 8. A quality front door 9. Walk-in wardrobe 10. Kitchen island