Tudor-style houses may not be as common as other prominent styles, but it is quite a well-known and popular style!
While it became popular in the USA during the 1910s and 1920s, this style originated, as its name suggests, in England, precisely around the 17th and 18th centuries.
These homes were very expensive during the Depression and not everyone could get the materials required to build Tudor houses! This earned them the nickname ”Stockbroker’s Tudors”
English Tudor House Characteristics
The most prominent characteristics of Tudor-style homes are steep-pitched roofs with overlapping gables in the front.
The facade is mostly covered in brick with widely spaced wooden boards with stucco or stone in between.
Almost every house has one or two brick chimneys placed so that they are noticeable.
The windows are taller than on most other houses with touches of the medieval character, like diamond-shaped or rectangular panes.
A castle-like vibe is present even in the entryway and these houses are often asymmetrical, so the entryway isn’t always in the center and the archway rounds at the top!
These houses rarely have a porch but they are often surrounded by a beautiful garden, adding to their formal curb appeal!
But enough talk, let’s look at some of the most beautiful English Tudor style houses!
1. Modern Tudor-Style House
Tudor houses are marked by exposed brick and stucco with some wooden accents. This modern Tudor-style house perfectly blends these traditional elements with modern characteristics!
2. Traditional Tudor-Style House
Tudor homes come in various shapes and sizes. They aren’t restricted in that sense at all. But they all have a couple of things in common, like steep gabled roofs and stone or brick accents!
3. Renovated Tudor-Style House
Even though this house has kept its roots and some traditional elements, it is still very much in the now!
4. Tudor with an Arched Doorway
An arched doorway is a staple when it comes to Tudor-style homes. Apart from the arch we have the standard stone and chimney along with a stone pathway!
5. Medieval Details on Tudor Homes
Prominent chimneys and patterned exteriors give these homes a Medieval feel!
6. An All-Brick Tudor House
Brick usually dominates when it comes to the exterior of Tudor-style homes!
7. Modern Brick Tudor House
Traditional materials but a different color gave this home a fresh face! The yellow doesn’t contrast too much with the traditional style, but it’s just enough to bring this home into the present!
8. Stone Tudor-Style House
Although stone is a prominent feature in Tudor homes, it’s not usually the main wall cladding. Whereas in this house it is and it makes the brick elements pop out more!
9. Cottage-Style Tudor House
Straight out of a fairytale, this Tudor-style cottage features a small brick porch perfect for summer days!
10. One-of-a-Kind Tudor Design
Tudor houses have no strict rules when it comes to building, so it’s no surprise that designers experiment with shapes and colors!
11. Tudor Revival Style
12. Turret Entryway
The entryways are always interesting on Tudor-style homes and this turret gives the home a castle-like vibe!
13. Mix and Match Styles
This home perfectly captures a blend of Victorian and Tudor styling. That’s not to say there aren’t other mixes of styles out there as well!
14. Little Moreton Hall
This intriguing building has defied logic for over 500 years. This home may seem fragile but it’s anything but! Read all about its history here!
15. Bishops’ House
Another historical building. Bishops’ House is a museum full of history and charm, but also the best-preserved timber-framed building! Read all about its history here!
16. Winter Wonderland
Tudor homes look amazing in every season, but especially in winter when the warm exterior contrasts the icy weather!
