What Are English Cottages?
An English cottage is a traditional countryside dwelling, often with a cozy floor plan.
There’s often a chimney that is the centerpiece of the home.
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This roof subtype copies real thatched roofs that once dotted rural landscapes throughout Great Britain.
This one is steeply pitched with curved dormers and gables.
The stone exterior, arched doorways, and climbing vines feel quintessentially British.
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Although Nat’s house looks like a tidy but slightly rustic farmhouse/cottage, it was actually built in 1993.
Did you ever think that English gardeners might want an American look?
Captivated by the English country lifestyle, she frequently explores villages to take in breathtaking homes and gardens.
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“There is nothing like an English village in June,” she says.
“English summers are something special.”
The thatched wood, stone construction, and climbing roses of this cottage feel romantic and historic.
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Wisely, it was replaced long ago with fire-retardant brick.
This old gem includes a steeply pitched, false thatched roof and classic Tudor half-timbering details on its facade.
Note the characteristic front-facing gables and steeply pitched roof.
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The setting feels both elegant and intimate, embodying the English aesthetic.
McCown added elements to give it a refreshed,modern cottagelook.
You’ll see thickly painted brick embedded in sand and lintels made of reclaimed brick.
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It’s a contrast with the surrounding architecture, yet it blends right into its landscape.
You could expect a magical creature to pop out of the front door at any moment.
Looking at it from the facade, you’d never guess it has a sprawling floor plan.
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The sloped roof, dormer windows, and small panes give it a perfectly British appeal.
Set on rolling hills, the home is landscaped with native plants that complement its design.
This charmer has the false thatched roof; leaded, multi-paned windows, and stacked chimneys.
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The free-growing garden in the front is a timeless English countryside look.
Styles often blended, with many using Gothic and Tudor architectural elements, which suggested Medieval roots.
One of the most popular, Downing’s 1842-publishedCottage Residences, introduced Picturesque architecture to homeowners and builders.
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Designers emphasized the charms of a rugged and rustic lifestyle in the country.
Cotswold homes of the 1700s inspired Voysey’s Tudor cottage designs of the early 20th century.
Voysey supported the use ofstuccoon wood framing for cladding in his Tudor designs.
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After 1920, the solid-stucco home-building technique was preferred; leaving behind the half-stone/masonry and half-timber patterns.
Here’s a look at a few of the most sought after cottage styles.
How Much Do English Cottages Cost?
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Typically, with standard materials and specifications, cottages may cost between $175,000 - $350,000.
Typically, a cottage is a smaller structure, between 1,000 and 1,200 square feet.
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