If you are seriously interested in buying a new home for your family, you have probably already made a list of “must have” features. Before you start scheduling showings for potential properties, check out this list of features that most luxury home buyers are looking for. You just might need to add a few more things to your list of “must have” features for your next home.
Features that were previously considered extravagant are quickly becoming staples in many modern luxury homes. This has caused builders to rise to the challenging of making each new luxury home stand out in a sea of full-featured luxury properties. Today, nothing is too lavish for the most upscale residential properties. Consider these features a must have for your next home purchase.
Luxury Home Feature #1: Smart Home System
Luxury homes are all about the lifestyle. These homes make everything you need easily accessible so that you can access it when and where you need it. A fully automated home allows you to keep everything at your fingertips.
Control the thermostat, lighting, entertainment system, and more from your smartphone or tablet. Some homes will even let you use voice commands to control your home’s settings, allowing you to make the room brighter or turn down the air without interrupting your other activities.
Other smart features include things such as automated window shades. These window shades can be controlled manually from your phone and tablet or set on a schedule. Having window shades and blinds that open in the morning and then close themselves at night can help to simplify your home life and streamline your list of daily tasks.
Luxury Home Feature #2: Home Theater
While many larger homes include a media room, the most luxurious properties take this one step farther. A home theater offers the space and comfort to allow your family and friends to spread out and comfortably watch a new movie or a championship game.
The nicest home theaters include stadium-style seating that gives everyone an unobstructed view of the screen. This seating often includes reclining sofas or chairs with cup holders in each armrest. Pair this seating with a top of the line sound system and you can have a full movie theater experience at home.
Luxury Home Feature #3: Garage Charging Station
With the growing popularity of electric cars comes a growing demand for charging stations. The ultimate luxury is to be able to charge your car while you sleep. Having a charging station installed in your garage can allow you to do just that. If you own an electric car, consider looking at homes that are set up to allow for at home charging.
To learn more about some of the other luxury features available in the homes in your area, contact Francine McElhenny at 772.925.9587 or francine(at)francinekidder(dotted)com.