A Georgian property refers to a style of large, English-style, formal house typically characterized by its classic lines and ornamentation. These homes commonly stand two or three stories tall, with balanced facades and decorative elements.
New England Colonial refers to an early-American-style, 2½-story boxlike house that is generally symmetrical, square, or rectangular with side or rear wings. These homes typically use narrow clapboard siding and feature gable roofs covered with shingles.
A nineteenth-century-style house that is unique-looking, multi-story, and irregular in shape with a variety of surface textures, materials, and colors. The term Queen Anne has come to be applied to any Victorian house that cannot be otherwise classified.
A Stick-Style or Carpenter Gothic House is a nineteenth-century architectural style characterized by its exposed framing members, steep high roofs, complex silhouettes, diagonal braces, and extensive gingerbread trim.
Tudor-style homes are an English-style architectural design that exude an imposing and fortress-like aesthetic. These homes typically feature materials such as stone and brick, often accented with stucco and decorative half-timbering. The windows and doors are characterized by molded cement or stone trim, adding to the grandeur of the design.
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