Read on for the next part in our mini blog series....this week we look at Edwardian Properties (1901-1910):

Properties built during the reign of Edward VII tended to reflect his extrovert style. The houses were wider with gardens for parties to be held in. Whereas Victorian properties were built to be practical, Edwardian properties were generally built with style as the focus. They were often built more in the suburbs, where there was more space

Edwardian properties also tended to have more windows, and the rooms and hallways were wider. They also used wood for styling, with faux Tudor cladding on the outside and parquet flooring inside. After the mass production of houses in the Victorian age, Edwardian properties were often more simple in design, with emphasis on handmade features. They were also more set back from the pavement with front gardens. Red brickwork was common, and also a porch with wooden frames, and the houses were built in straight lines. Porches and verandas were also common. 

An important thing to look out for when buying an Edwardian property, is that they were often built with shallow foundations, making them vulnerable to ground movement. A survey should discover if this is the case. Another useful thing when renovating an Edwardian house is that they were often built with steep pitched roofs which makes an ideal space for a loft conversion.

As ever, if you are thinking of buying and renovating a property from any era, please give us a call or drop us an email. We’re happy to discuss ideas and suggest some of our own, drawing on our years of experience in renovating period properties, and building new houses in period styles!