More Charming Old Denver Architecture - The Tudor & the Victorian
The Vintage Tudor - Built in the 1930’s the vintage Tudor is among the most beautiful architectural styles in Denver. Tudors offer exceptional detailing both inside and out, such as stone quoining around windows and entry-ways, decorative brick design, stucco accents, steeply pitched roof lines… on the inside, you’ll often see beautiful mahogany doors, crystal door knobs, tile window sills and vintage light fixtures. Drawbacks to the Tudor style include low ceilings, small rooms, non-existent closet space and tiny kitchens. However, Tudors, like Bungalows, command top dollar in the Denver real estate market.
The Victorian - Denver Victorians were built before 1900. While most old house lovers profess 
affection for the Victorian, they are not nearly as popular as Bungalows or Tudors. Why? Several reasons. First, they tend to have sagging floors and roofs which can make the home feel unstable. They are typically built on smaller lots, often with another two story home next door blocking the sunlight. The floor plans tend to be rather formal and choppy which conflicts with today’s urban dweller’s desire for open entertaining space. Basements are small and cramped, good for storage only. And while many homeowners like the idea of a second floor, they soon realize that the sometimes elegant stairwells use up a lot of their square footage. All this said, the Victorian is one of the few architectural styles in Charming Old Denver that offers a second floor and certainly has a place among Denver’s favorites.
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