To be considered a Period Property house, it needs to have been built between 1837 and 1901, which corresponds to Queen Victoria's reign. These homes are very desirable and have several unique features.

Generally, Period Property houses are spacious and filled with light, as the Period Propertys had a preference for high ceilings and large windows. Other distinguishing features include:

⦁ Unique wooden panels on the gable end, known as bargeboards

⦁ Steep slate roofs often featuring decorative rooflines

⦁ Date stones above the front door (though these dates do not always reflect the actual construction year)

⦁ Bay and sash windows

⦁ Porches

⦁ Terracotta floor tiles laid out in geometric patterns in the porch and throughout the ground floor

Period Property houses were frequently built in rows to accommodate the large number of people moving from rural areas to towns, and since they were built before the advent of cars, many lack parking spaces.

Nonetheless, many Period Property gardens have been transformed into highly desirable parking areas. The Period Property era was also notably without central heating, so these houses typically include a fireplace in every room.

Due to their bright and airy rooms, many Period Property houses have been converted into flats, especially in larger cities where real estate is highly valued. Whether you own a standalone Period Property house or an apartment in a Period Property building, renovating or restoring the property might be easier than you expect. Now that you have a bit more insight into Period Property housing, it's important to note that the Period Property era spanned over sixty years, and styles evolved throughout this period. So, what were the distinctive styles popular during this era?