Edwardian Properties

It is sometimes hard to differentiate a Victorian home from an Edwardian one. In the main, most homes of this age are likely to be Victorian as so many more were built. Edwardian properties were only built for 20 years between 1901 and 1920.  

The main difference between the two is that the city built Georgian properties are typically more than two stories, whereas Victorian properties tended to be two stories (unless of course they were flats!) The doorways of Georgian properties are typically have 'canopies' of stone or wood. Edwardian homes are like a cross between Victorian and Georgian. Most of the style and build is similar to that of the Victorian era, and although less ornamental.  Edwardian properties are much more grand affairs, similar in size to their Georgian predecessors. This is partly because they were built for the new 'professional' class that was developing during the era.

Typically the Edwardian homes have high ceilings, wide staircases and large landings. One of the benefits of the Edwardian home over the Georgian and Victorian ones are that they normally had space created for carriages, which have now become driveways.

Things to Consider when owning an Edwardian Property
Edwardian properties are pretty well built and are good construction. They are likely to have some type of foundation, but nothing as good as properties built to specific standards from the 1930s. As with all older properties, the main things to look at are the condition of the roof, check for any damp or if a damp proof course is required. Remember too, that unless the property has been completely re-wired and re-plumbed to a high standard, any changes to these systems is likely to cost more as they have often been added to and therefore any renovation or replacement is higher than normal.

More Information about Edwardian Properties
As this was such a short period of building time, there is no society specifically for the Edwardian era. However the Victorian Society extends its information to the Edwardian era and costs £30 to £40 annually to join. For more information go to the Victorian Properties page. There are however books on the Edwardian style such as The Edwardian Home from Shire Books and the Edwardian House Style: An Architectural and Interior Design Source book.

Another useful website which has lots of information about the Ewardian era (and others) is  Bricks and Brass.  

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