Are Victorian property more desirable

sarah_id1

Although they are more than 100 years old this Wiki Link's "How Age affects value" section suggests Victorian properties are more attractive and have positive effect on value.

Angela_D_3

Well the rooms tend to be massive which costs a fortune to heat, so could go either way, I like victorian or Georgian properties though.

satchmeister

Ah ... those lovely sash windows ... thin glass, they don't close or fit properly so they are in effect open all the time ... no double glazing and difficult to repair when the sash breaks.

PasturesNew

They're only more desirable, to people who desire them.

Not all old houses are built well, or large.

You should compare every house on its own merits, against your personal list of preferances. I'd not want one.

Cissi

In general I think they do command a premium, and rightly so. Having owned both new and Victorian houses in the UK I wouldn't ever consider a new build again. There is just no comparison in terms of the building quality. We have friends who bought in a luxury executive development, £2.5M per house, and after less than 4 years they're having a nightmare with leaks etc. Our 1880s house is not only on a far bigger plot but also far better built - yes, we've had to do work on the roof, drains, repointing etc, but the basic structure is solid and will still be standing strong in another 100+ years. Not so sure about the new builds, from what I've seen so far...

Apart from all that, I wouldn't ever want to trade in the ceiling height, cornicing, tall skirting boards, original stained glass etc etc that we have in our tumbling Victorian house. I know these all add to the nominal value of the house, but much more importantly, they add to my pleasure in living here!

Eton_Rifle

Yes but I'd exclude those awful 1980s style conversions and the endless generic and soulless barn conversions.

hcb42

satchmeister wrote: »

Ah ... those lovely sash windows ... thin glass, they don't close or fit properly so they are in effect open all the time ... no double glazing and difficult to repair when the sash breaks.

We refurbished ours totally, including new double glazed units. tHey look absolutely stunning, if I say so myself. Victorian over modern any day for me.

hazyjo

The more period features inside, the more desirable they are. I've looked round Victorian properties where everything's been ripped out and knocked down (chimney breasts, etc) and they were absolutely awful and I'd never have bought. Leave a cast iron fireplace in and the value shoots up.

Most of what I've bought has been Victorian and, tbh, they still tug at my heartstrings. Currently buying an 8 year old house, so will soon be able to compare! I do still browse RM and drawl over some of the gorgeous Victorian properties.

I suppose it depends on location too though. Not all Victorian's top of the list in certain areas.

Jx

Londonsu

I used to live in an Edwardian Flat, I now have a Victorian cottage, I wouldnt give you tuppence for a new build

I have a 100ft Garden, original cast iron fire and solid walls -

Catatonia

I would love a Victorian property, but can't afford one of the size I want where I want to live.

Norma_Desmond

Our house is 200 years old, and despite the rattling sash windows, draughts, constant maintenance and intense cold we wouldn't swap it for anything new.

After all, you never see a new build house on a postcard!