The rise in popularity of the bungalow

Bungalows are more popular than ever.

Bungalows are becoming a favoured choice for young families, blended families and remain a popular choice for retirees. Historically bungalows were solely for the elderly. When we were instructed on a bungalow our potential buyer would be planning ahead. They may have potential or already existing mobility issues and need the convenience of single storey accommodation for later years.

In 2023 the value of bungalows increased by 17% vs houses at 13% and research has highlighted that the significant rise of working from home has a direct link to this.

Lateral living and creating that distance between work-spaces and the noise of the family are more easily created in single storey living, possibly easier than in a conventional house. Some companies have closed offices completely and kept their staff working from home and some hybrid working with only a day or two in the office and the rest from home. The need for home offices is now in the majority of buyers requirements and those that previously would have dismissed a bungalow are now considering them and seeing all the benefits a property of this design has to offer.

The space coupled with traditionally larger gardens are perfect for families and bungalows are now being described as “seriously cool”. Covid has changed many things but one of the most important features of a property that was highlighted to be most valuable was access to private outside space. Lockdown taught many about the value of just being outside.

Fast forward a few years and Covid is thankfully becoming a distant memory. The property market despite the challenge of interest rates and has returned to a healthier market . Fortnums Estates new office in Dorchester-on-Thames is now open and we have recently launched a lovely bungalow property here.

A stunning three bedroom, single storey home in the south Oxfordshire village of Dorchester-on-Thames. The current owners have renovated the property throughout and created a wonderful home. The property is attracting great interest from families to older couples and proving that bungalows and single storey living are most certainly not just for the elderly buyers.

orchester-on-Thames is also the perfect location for young families with a wonderful primary school, village hall which runs many different groups throughout the week for all ages from baby classes to yoga and still benefits from a local Coop, two hotels, one pub, hairdressers and beauty salon and a farm. The Abbey is also a huge draw for people from all over the UK which the locals can benefit from the huge array on concerts and events.

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