Characteristics of an American Tudor Style House;
- Brown & White
- Dark Brown Trim
- Half Timbered Exterior
- Vintage Beams
- Solid Construction
- Steep Pitch Gabled Roof
- Roof Gable Dormers
- Large Size
- Tall Stone Chimneys
- Iron Accents
- Cobblestone Driveway & Walkways
If you are into romance novels, politics, world travel or the stock market you will most likely relate to and be attracted to the Tudor style home.
Rich with unmistakable features, the distinct style makes you instantly feel as though you are in an English countryside romance novel. These homes are often adorned with natural wood trim, partial stone facing and stately stone chimneys.
The Tudor style home came to America in the mid-19th century and originates in England and Scotland from the 1400-1600 Medieval and Renaissance era. The name “Tudor” comes from the Welsh royals during the time when the British monarchs, including Henry VIII reigned. Originally the Tudor home got it’s signature traits because it was timber framed cottages that were architected to weather the cold, providing solid insulation and warmth. This is why when you look at a Tudor style home you immediately feel warm and cozy inside.
Aside from the Tudor castles, the way the original Tudor cottages were built for the commoners was called half timber framing. The “drywall” and insulation came from filling in the walls with wattle; a mixture of clay, sand and dung. The large timber framing beams could be seen from both inside and outside the home. After the wattle was dry it would then be painted white with lime wash.
As the tudor home progressed for the commoners they started including features such as stone fireplaces with chimney’s, inglenooks for sitting by the fire, windows and second floors for bed chambers.
The Tudor style home as America knows it lean toward the Tudor castles in the form of mini mansions that often contain expensive forms and trim as they first appeared in wealthy suburbs of New York and Washington DC in the 1920’s. Their popularity declined during the great depression.
Top 3 Famous Tudor Homes
- Hampton Court in England
Henry VIII’s Hampton Court
2. Ann Hathaway’s Cottage
William Shakespeare’s Wife’s Childhood Home
3. Stokesay Castle
Build in the 13th century by Laurence de Ludlow in England.
There are a few select homes in the Nashville area that are Tudor. Some are new construction and a few are from the 1930’s. If you would like to find a Tudor style home to buy schedule your appointment and a buying agent with local Tudor knowledge will help you find the perfect fit for you.
