Forget about magnolia painted walls, conservatories and living near a good catchment area, a new nationwide poll has revealed a list of ‘must-have’ features for new homes, according to modern Brits.

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

Hidden storage areas (28%), walk-in showers (28%) and large hallways (28%) also featured high, along with smart heating systems (26%), and open plan living spaces (25%).

The research of 1,500 UK homeowners aged 18 to 35 was conducted by Perspectus Global on behalf of St. Modwen Homes during October 2021. The study also found that a quarter would like to buy a home that was near a swanky gym or fitness studio, 18% want a good butcher on their doorstep, 17 % would like a farm shop to be nearby, and the same number (17%) say that an artisan bakery in their area is essential.

Other desired local amenities include a good range of great takeaways (41%) and local restaurants (36%). Also to make the list of new home essentials were modern plug sockets with USB ports (23%), spacious walk-in wardrobes (21%), smart security cameras and doorbells (19%) and hardwood flooring (20%). Meanwhile 17% would like cutting edge spotlights and downlights and 11% insist on floor to ceiling bathroom tiling.

With all of these elements on the list, it’s no surprise that 58% of the 1,500 homeowners polled (aged 35 and under) admit they think they have MUCH higher standards for their next home than previous generations did. And when it comes to what puts younger Brits off buying a property, 42% hate carpets in the bathroom, 41% can’t stand magnolia painted walls and 36% draw the line at a shower that requires a curtain. Also, 34% think conservatories are outdated, 29% can’t stand mosaic tiling in the kitchen and 23% dislike garden water features.