Fall in love with Victorian Architecture

We’re not sure if it’s the time of year or the abundance of period properties on the market but Victorian architecture is capturing our hearts. From family homes to converted apartments properties boasting Victorian architecture are available to buy and let throughout north London and we can’t help but fall for their charms.

With a doll house feel “Victoria Architecture” is actually the period between 1830 and 1910 during the reign of Queen Victoria which embraced several different styles from Gothic to Romanesque. The Victorian’s thought that fashion and architecture should be beautiful rather than practical, adapting the imposing and elaborate Gothic style to create something very special. So after mixing theses historic styles what are we left with? Well, as you will see from our properties you can find spacious rooms, impressive fireplaces and large bay windows. Interpretations and revivals of distinctive notable styles mixed with influences from Asia and the Middle East are what give this period its own personality.

Terraces 

As people moved from the countryside to the urban areas terraced house were built to accommodate them. Common in this part of the city, terraced houses in north London usually have a small front and rear garden with the kitchen located towards the back of the property. Nowadays you might find parking available instead of front gardens.

Mayton Street, Holloway

Bay windows

Alongside spacious reception rooms are beautiful bay windows, selling points for many potential buyers and true signs of stunning Victorian architecture. With three sides the window projects out with a flat front and slanted sides. As you head upstairs your master bedroom may also boast an impressive window allowing the light to flood your room.

Fox Lane, Palmers Green

Floor tiles 

As you enter a Victorian house you will often find geometric terracotta floor tiles that lead from the porch and throughout the ground floor. Although many properties will not have the original flooring some owners have decided to try and keep this distinctive feature of a traditional Victorian home.  If a home has been renovated you might even spot some underfloor heating, would the Victorian’s have approved? Who cares! It’s a great addition to any home.

Warham Road, Harringay

Fireplace

A traditional Victorian home has more than one fireplace maybe even one in every room, this is to keep the house warm and now doubles as a great focal point for a property. Several of our properties have managed to maintain this much-loved feature in their homes and regularly attract potential buyers.

Belsize Avenue, Palmers Green 

Porch 

At the entrance of most Victorian homes, you will find a stone or brick porch perhaps with an elaborate design, steps or patterned framework. Retaining this type of original period charm complemented by modern renovations is extremely popular and well-liked by potential buyers seeking a new home in north London.

Loxwood Road, Tottenham 

What’s not to love about Victorian architecture? The ornate style is rich in detail and can still be found in many homes available to buy and let at Anthony Pepe. Discover a wealth of properties at www.anthonypepe.com, if you are looking to sell or let your home talk to your local branch or simply use our free valuation tool.