Home Architecture: The Victorian House

Victorian Homes

The homes in Austin’s historic neighborhoods are the pride and joy of their residents. Areas such as Hyde Park and Old Enfield, among others, boast beautiful Victorian-style houses constructed a century or more ago. They are careful to take care of their impressive homes, ensuring that they remain in good quality despite their old age.

History

Victorian architecture was developed during the reign of the British queen for which it is named, from 1837 to 1901. Its popularity did not end with her death, however, and many Victorian style buildings were actually constructed during the reign of Queen Anne, Victoria’s successor. This can make it somewhat difficult to properly label a building’s architectural style, especially considering that Victorian architecture has many different subcategories.

Although it was first developed in the UK, this style has spread to many different countries, particularly former British colonies. Cities that are especially known for their variety of lovely Victorian homes include Melbourne, Australia; Glasgow, Scotland; and Galveston, Texas.

Features

The Victorian homes constructed in Austin in the 19th and early 20th centuries are loved for many of their features, including:

• Eye-catching bay windows
• Lovely patterns formed in colored brickwork
• Stained glass windows
• Spacious floor plans
• Peaked roofs

A Victorian home can be a lovely environment for growing families, retirees, young professionals or groups of college students. These beautiful and spacious homes can be the perfect fit for any kind of Austin home seeker.

For more information about Austin’s historical homes, contact an Austin realtor through the Carvajal group at 512.419.7770.