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Victorian terraced homes are a common feature in UK towns and cities, and offer a great opportunity to transform a period property into a wow-factor home that highlights its heritage
The Victorians certainly knew how to build homes, and though there were variations in style due to the long time span of the era, there are some key features of their terraced houses that make them beautiful and easy to spot. These homes are statement buildings with incredible potential, whatever state they’re in.
The overriding factor is that Victorian terraces are usually ornate; outside you’ll find bay windows, detailed facades, decorative brickwork, ornate gable trim and sash windows. Inside (if you’re lucky enough for features to be preserved), there are high ceilings to make the houses seem grander and bigger than they were, feature fireplaces, detailed plasterwork, such as ceiling roses and coving, and striking floor tiles, often seen in a geometric pattern. In terms of layout, before any alteration, they would often have two floors both with two rooms, with the entrance hall and stairs to one side. Variations on this may include a basement, a third floor or another bedroom to the rear upstairs.