RANGE REVIEW: GREENHOUSES & OUTDOOR BUILDINGS
THE TOP TRENDS DRIVING LONDON’S LANDSCAPED GARDENS
London gardens can add more than £205,000 in value as Chelsea tops the table for prime buyers seeking outdoor space.
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esearch by Enness Global has revealed that a garden can add
more than
£205,000 to the value of a London
home, whilst Chelsea fittingly boasts the highest degree of garden availability for high-net-worth homebuyers in the current market. Enness Global analysed current
property listings across prime central London,
looking at what
proportion of homes currently listed for sale offer garden space, whilst also examining the price premium commanded by homes with outdoor space.
The analysis shows that across London as a whole, 52% of homes currently
listed for sale offer
homebuyers the added bonus of a garden space. However, this does come at a cost, as London homes with a garden command an average premium of £68,817 (10%) when compared to the wider market. However, within prime central London, garden availability is slimmer, with just 36% of all current homes boasting a garden space, highlighting the scarcity and desirability of outdoor space
Left: Mark Latchford, award-winning Landscape Design Director at HollandGreen
buyers within the London market, particularly following the shift in lifestyle priorities seen in recent years following the pandemic.
within the capital’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. No surprise then, that the
premium attached to private outdoor space climbs considerably higher in the prime London market, as homes with a garden command an average premium of £205,256 (18%) in the current market. Chelsea fittingly ranks as the prime central
London
neighbourhood with the greatest availability of garden homes, with 42.8% of all homes listed for sale offering outdoor space. Belgravia ranks second at 42.6%, followed by Notting Hill at 40.2%, Victoria at 40.1% and Knightsbridge at 39.2%.
Enness Global notes that access to private outdoor space remains one of the most sought-after features amongst high-net-worth
Lifestyle spaces To coincide with the Chelsea Flower Show, Enness Global also spoke with Mark Latchford, award- winning Landscape Design Director at HollandGreen, one of prime London’s leading landscape and garden design studios, to identify the five key trends currently shaping high-end gardens across the capital this spring and summer season. HollandGreen is widely
recognised for delivering luxury residential landscape and architectural projects across some of the UK’s most prestigious postcodes, with a strong focus on sustainable, biodiversity-led outdoor design for high-net-worth homeowners. Known for creating transformative outdoor spaces that blend luxury living
with sustainability and
biodiversity, Latchford believes that today’s prime London gardens are increasingly being designed as fully immersive lifestyle spaces, rather than simply outdoor areas attached to a home.
ONDULINE STRENGTHENS ARIEL PLASTICS PARTNERSHIP WITH LAUNCH OF INNOLINE ROOFING SYSTEM
Onduline Building Products has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Ariel Plastics through the launch of INNOLINE, a new lightweight roofing system developed specifically for the growing DIY and outdoor buildings market. Available nationwide through Ariel Plastics, one of the UK’s leading distributors of roofing and building products, INNOLINE has been designed to meet growing demand for attractive, easy-to- install roofing solutions for sheds, garden offices, summerhouses, workshops, playhouses, and other outbuildings.
As homeowners continue to invest in their outdoor spaces, INNOLINE combines a traditional tile-effect appearance with a
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simplified installation process, helping DIYers achieve a professional-looking finish without specialist skills or tools. Manufactured using Onduline’s new Compact Core Technology, the roofing sheets feature a dense, uniform core structure that delivers
a 21% reduction in weight and 26% greater rigidity compared to the popular ONDULINE CLASSIC range. Measuring 94cm x 80cm and weighing just 2kg per sheet, INNOLINE is easy to transport, handle and install, with sheets designed to fit in the boot of a
The system has been developed with DIY simplicity at its core. Installation requires only basic tools, with no cutting necessary in most applications. A complete roofing solution is available, including matching ridges, verges and fixings, enabling homeowners to complete projects using a coordinated system from a single supplier. Suitable for roof pitches from 9°, INNOLINE is ideal for a wide range of leisure outdoor structures and is backed by a 20-year waterproofing warranty for added peace of mind.
• To find out more about Onduline’s INNOLINE range, visit:
https://uk.onduline.com/en/ diy/products/innoline-roofing- sheets-modern-tile-aesthetic
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The top five trends 1. The ‘outdoor room’: Gardens
are increasingly being designed as seamless extensions of the home itself, with significant investment being directed towards
outdoor
kitchens, covered seating areas, built- in dining spaces and fully integrated entertaining zones that can be used throughout the year. 2. Rewilded
and naturalistic
planting: Highly manicured gardens are gradually giving way to softer, meadow-style planting schemes and biodiversity-led landscaping, reflecting growing demand for outdoor spaces that support local ecosystems whilst also delivering visual impact. 3. Wellness-focused
outdoor
spaces: Features centred around health and wellbeing continue to command strong demand within the prime market, including cold plunge pools, swim spas, outdoor showers and dedicated yoga or meditation areas.
4. Garden studios and flexible
spaces: High-quality garden offices, studios and multi-functional outdoor buildings remain highly sought-after, with buyers continuing to prioritise flexibility and usable ancillary space within the home environment.
5. Evening entertaining and year- round use: Atmospheric lighting, fire pits, outdoor heating and layered landscaping are increasingly being used to create gardens that function beyond the summer months, reflecting a broader shift towards year-round outdoor living.
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