What Are The Most Sought-After Period Features?
London is not short on interacting buildings with intriguing histories, from the Elizabethan era properties of the City to the Regency, Georgian and Victorian homes that abound in West London neighbourhoods, London is arguably one of the best places in the world for buyers looking for a home with period charisma.
An imbalance between supply and demand for larger houses has driven up property values all across the UK, meaning it is great news for sellers, as it is impossible to build a new period home, meaning there is a finite supply of period houses, giving homeowners better prices on the market.
But what are the period features that could attract even more attention, and potentially drive up the value of your home even more?
Many people have been seeking out larger properties, but while the option to have a garden in London is slim, people are looking for properties with high ceilings, most regularly found in the typical first-floor drawing room or ‘piano nobile’ of typical Victorian and Georgian buildings. While ground floors can have good ceiling heights, it is the first floor that is most caught after.
Sticking with the ceiling, and the light airy atmosphere afforded by high ceilings, mouldings, architraves, original fireplaces and elegant staircases are also high on buyers must-have lists. Such architecture was typical of the Regency, Georgian and Victorian eras.
However, a well cared for period home with all the right features will come at a premium price, ad there are some considerations that buyers should take into account before purchasing a Regency home of their dreams.
Buyers wanting period features should look for well-preserved buildings within prime central London, particularly those that are white stucco, as these generally will provide the type of moulding, high ceiling and architraves common of homes built between 1840 to 1880.
Keep in mind that these buildings will often be listed, and the preservation and restoration can be rather expensive.
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