period home styles

Gothic(1840’s – 1880’s)

This style incorporates the elements and features similar to the classical European Gothic architecture. The period reflects some of the features found in cathedrals and churches with towering roof structures and highly elaborate ornamental characteristics. Some key features of the Gothic period include:

 Slate or terracotta roof tiling

 Steep, high pitched gable roofing

 Timber weatherboards or solid brick walls with stucco finishing

 Arched pointed windows

 Timber framed casement or double hung windows

Mid Victorian(1860– 1880)

A very popular period style in Melbourne’s inner city, the Mid Victorian homes combines simplicity and elegance in one package. Some key features of the Mid Victorian period include:

 Timber weatherboards with imitation cladding or solid red and brown brickwork

 Highly imposing street façade

 Verandahs and balustrades incorporating cast iron lacework

 Slate or corrugated iron roofing

 Double hung timer windows

Italianate (1870 – 1890)

The Italianate is a style in the Victorian period, which exhibit features resembling the Southern Italian villas. Similar to the boom style, these houses feature a highly decorative street facade. Some key features of the Italianate Victorian period include:

 Hipped slate or corrugated iron roof

 Render usually applied to external walls

 Cast iron lacework applied to verandahs

 Arched double hung timber windows

 Semi octagonal projecting front room