Gone are the days property hunters long for modern dwellings, as research has found quirky characteristics are now more desirable.
The study polling 2,000 adults aged 25-60 on the hunt for a new home revealed 12 per cent are keeping an eye out for properties with untraditional, renovated space in the home, such as stables, churches or even windmills.
And concealed rooms or built-in herb gardens are also on the checklist for one in 10.
