By Claire Toureille For Mailonline
Published: 11:41 BST, 12 April 2019 | Updated: 18:16 BST, 12 April 2019
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Making a profit while selling a house can be a tricky business, but you can rely on people's pickiness to gain some extra cash.
Research by Duette.com, a website specialising in blinds, has found that house-hunting Brits will pay thousands for 'extras' such as a south-facing garden, an open fire and smart home features.
And if you have all 16 of the desirable features, it could add a total of £54,850 to the value of your home.
Research by Duette.com, a website specialising in blinds, has found that house-hunting Brits will pay thousands for 'extras' such as a south-facing garden (stock image)
More than 2,000 house-hunting Brits were shown a list of property features or perks and asked how much extra they'd be willing to pay for each of them.
The most attractive add-on is a swimming pool, with property hunters willing to pay up to £10,000 extra for a home where they can take a dip in the garden.
Although it's a lavish feature that won't be found in most average homes, the second most popular