A Complete Guide to Period Property in London

Period Properties in London

London is home to a diverse variety of historic homes that can be considered some of the most gorgeous properties now available on the market for the first time in decades, ranging from the intricate architecture of a Georgian countryside house to the charming character of a Victorian townhouse in the city.

Due to the feeling of spaciousness that high ceilings and large windows give homeowners, many individuals wish to live in a period property, and pictures flood pInterest boards of dream homes.

What exactly is a period property?

A period property in London is a home built within a specific period of time, usually before the first world war (pre-1914), which is not as old as you'd think!

Period homes are all about character and history – and London buyers seek out the best examples with retained period features.

Those features include:

• Moulded coving, ceiling roses and door surrounds
• High skirting boards
• Wall panelling
• Mock Tudor wooden cladding
• Decorative cornice and architraves
• Parquet or tiled flooring
• Ornate fireplaces
• Original stained glass or sash windows

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Types of Period Properties in London

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There are still many various kinds of period homes in the UK, and the most of them are situated in London, where purchasers may also find some of the best specimens.

Victorian Buildings

Victorian homes were constructed during Queen Victoria I's reign (1837 – 1901).

During this time, there was a rise in housing demand, leading to rows of terraced homes in various parts of London.

Victorian houses typically feature towering, pitched roofs, deep red brickwork, and high ceilings.

Elaborate tiled corridors, bricked porches, stained glass windows, and elaborate fireplaces in each room were typical during this time.

Edwardian Buildings

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The nine-year Edwardian era, which lasted while Edward VII was king between 1901 and 1910, was brief, although it did correspond with a significant shift in the atmosphere of UK estates.

Builders began to spread out into the suburbs where there was more space because Victorian homes dominated the areas adjacent to towns and cities.

Victorian residences of this era were smaller, with a narrower footprint and smaller halls than Edwardian homes.

The majority of Edwardian houses have front gardens and are set back from the road, but they also feature Victorian-style ornamental fireplaces, stained glass windows, decorative floor tiles, and other interior features.

Every room tends to have a fireplace, which is a far cry from any new builds!

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Georgian Buildings

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Most people agree that the Georgian era, which spanned from 1714 to 1830, was one of the best for British home construction.

Up until the Regency era of the early 1800s, when interior and external décor reached new heights, homes constructed in the early Georgian years gradually got more opulent and luxurious.

In London, Georgian homes are typically built in terraces with three to four stories, and they frequently have elaborate railings, beautiful rendering, and classic brickwork.

Traditional Georgian homes also have sash windows, high ceilings, and expansive interiors as prominent features.

Are older homes worth more money?

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Period properties in london from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian eras are in high demand, and the market for period residences in London shows no signs of slowing down.

Due to their timeless attractiveness and the fact that fewer period properties are being created and constructed throughout time, many of them can command higher asking prices and values.

Pros of period properties

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Adding worth

New houses can be expensive when they are fully assembled and prepared for sale. Potential has already been realised and every square inch of space utilised. Period homes frequently have room for improvement and value-adding. Period homes offer plenty of opportunities to maximise your investment while building your dream home, whether that be by adding an addition, converting the loft, or rearranging and refurnishing the current layout.

Great Gardens

Properties from this era are placed on larger lots that include more mature trees and foliage, as well as garden spaces. It is considered that plot sizes are frequently smaller in new construction properties as a result of developers packing as many units as they can to maximise profits, leaving smaller/tighter gardens as a result.

Location

Although older houses are more likely to have been organically constructed, the majority of period properties are situated in incredibly handy places with services and transportation options just outside their front doors.

Cons

Chain-free

One of the biggest traumas in buying/selling are big chains. Purchasing a new build is often a far less stressful process, as buyers are not entering into a chain with their fingers crossed! There’s also no fear of the developer backing out as they have to sell, often offering discounts such as paid for stamp duty upfront.

Energy efficiency

As the nation becomes more environmentally conscious, new homes can be a much more attractive option for buyers. New homes are often not only greener but, as a result, much cheaper to run. High quality building materials reduce energy wastage while the latest innovative technology attracts buyers. From ground source heat pumps to discrete roof mounted solar panels, new homes are often designed to be both economically and environmentally efficient.

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