For the longest time, 'rural' topped the list of priorities for home-movers looking to leverage the power of ‘location, location, location’, for a better quality of life.
Fast-forward to the post-pandemic era, however, and it's not so much gardens per se that are pulling in the property punters... but rather proximity to PUB gardens.
As the social and lifestyle aspects of a 'community hub' gain new-found appeal, the so-called ‘beer garden effect’ is resulting in properties such as this one (located by Maidenhead riverside) attracting no shortage of potential buyers, all vying for the chance to level up their living arrangements, and social lives, in one strategic upping of sticks.
With research having found that living near a local pub can make people 'significantly' happier, improve social skills and lead to better life satisfaction, the fact that pubs and bars are officially back on the map (and at a time when they need it most) is as unsurprising as it is fortunate.
Of course, price remains as important a factor as ever in the home-buying process, with access to local amenities, schools and employment opportunities coming in a close second to that all-important matter of budget. Assuming all of these needs are met, however, the convenience of a well-run 'community HQ' (and the prospect of never needing a taxi again!) might just be what sways the vote.
For this reason, there's inevitably a very real opportunity in the coming months, for properties boasting this secret sauce of 'popular local' AND good levels of peace and privacy, to command a premium in today's still-buoyant housing market.
For more details on booking a current-market valuation, or for more details on Lockbridge Court in Maidenhead (pictured) and similar properties in the area, visit www.braxtons.co.uk or call 01628 674234.