What is this style of UK house called?
Hello, i'm trying to find more examples of this style of house so i can look at potential floorplans. Its 1950s era but is it called a certain style of house with the long sloping roof, pointy bit on top and covered garage/porch.
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Richard L
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoAre there any more in the street?
Knocking on doors might work
My bet is its straightforward - hall from the front door through to the kitchen which sits behind the garage, then simple front room on the right with a similar sized dining room behind.
Our old house looked different outside/roof shape but similar built in garage...Its not going to be a million miles away from something like this - except lop off the conservatory on the ground floor and mirror left to right.
These plans are from early 70s with a part built in garage - but you get the idea.
One other thought - longshot - but try the planning office for your house - in person, the online records won't go back, but the original plans may just be sitting there?jessaminelawrence
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