Property hunters are looking for a detached property located in the English countryside, a new study by Halifax mortgages has revealed.
According to the results of the poll, half the people questioned prefer a detached house and most (22 per cent) would like to live in a new-build home. A third of respondents (30 per cent) claimed the idyllic countryside to be the most attractive place to settle down.
Head of mortgages at Halifax Phil Jenks comments: "Although many of us live in towns or cities, there is no disputing that a house in the country is what the majority of us aspire to."
The preference for new-build properties shows a desire for space and privacy, he adds.
Desirable features in a potential home for mortgage borrowers are central heating, double glazing, a fitted kitchen, a modern bathroom and off-street parking . Particular features in a detached property that house hunters look for are a conservatory and environmentally friendly qualities.
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