Opinions on this house style

I've always liked them. Looks like this one was renovated with vinyl windows. I'd paint that natural colored wood. Hopefully they didn't strip out all the floors, etc and replace it with junk from Home Depot.

Is that really considered Tudor? I don't know what style I would have considered that to be at all, but Tudor would not have come to mind. I suppose it has a few Tudor-like elements, but...

That house makes me want to vomit. Don't even get my started on the colour. What do you like about it? (I'm not having a go, I'm interested in the elements which appeal to you)

What makes this tudor? I don't think I like it, whever it is.

Well,
I would say NO, based on the following reservations:
- From what I can see, the house seems to be murky, due to small windows and grown trees not far from the building
- There is this somewhat odd exterior colour (though fairly easy to remedy)
- This fabrication of "McTudor" is far away from my preferred architecture style

On the other hand - if the location is great, if the price is better than right (and though you have enough resources to improve the appearance) and you like the house, then I say yes, otherwise... (as mentioned in the first sentence :-))

I plan to get a tudor house and that just doesn't look like a tudor to me.

Not a bad starter home at all.

This isn't a McTudor, this style of house you will see quite often in older neighborhoods. There was a neo-Tudor revival after the Edwardian period so you'll often see this style of house interspersed between Victorians on up. Like, I said, it looks like it was renovated by a general contractor and the Home Depot details really are not doing it any favors. That being said, paint color, windows, etc can all be changed out easily. I just really really REALLY hope they did not tear out that old plaster and replace it with knockdown texture drywall. If this is the case, then place a black ribbon on the mailbox and move on. The only thing that would save it is to get some veneer plaster on the walls. The windows really won't look that cheesy either if you repainted the exterior. I have similar vinyl windows, unfortunately due to cost, but I painted my entire house white. This style of house looks kind of weird with the bright white windows and trim, but you are kind of stuck with it. Painting the exterior some sort of grey and painting or changing the wooden handrails, etc would do wonders. Maybe add some ivy. This house's framing will be infinitely better than anything built in the last 30 years. If the price and location are good, I'd say go for it!

Here are the keys to buying a home:

1) Are the materials natural? Are plastics, synthetics, and other materials of unidentifiable origin present? One must remember that any piece of architecture's primary purpose, even before being lived in or occupied is to age over time. Buildings constantly are exposed to weather and you should buy a home with materials that don't attempt to be ageless. Things like laminate floors, stucco exteriors, vinyl siding, and plastic window frames will look worse every day of their life. Hardwood floors, brick, and stainless steel will look better every successive day of their lives. These materials are worth the money as they are an investment. Which brings me to point two...

2) Buy smaller instead of cheaper. Do not sacrifice quality for size. Do not sacrifice quality for size. Do not sacrifice quality for size. I'd take a 1,000 sq. foot prewar brick home built with quality materials before a 4,000 sq. foot McMansion anyday.


2) Does the home attempt to be something more than it is? For example, is it a two bedroom bungalow trying to pass off crown molding as a selling point? Bungalows are great and one of my favorite "styles" of homes, but there is a dichotomy if a bungalow has crown molding. Avoid frivolous details that attempt to attract a "luxurious" tag to the home.

4) Is it low maintenance? This coincides with point one, but look for quality construction in the details such as the layout of the electrical wires and plumbing. Bad contractors make homes that veneer the poor construction underneath. But if you find they took the time out to get the unseen details correct, the house was likely in good hands during construction.

5. No carpet. No exceptions. If you have kids, use rugs instead.

That house looks like they crossed two of my favorite styles of residential architechture: Tudor and Arts & Crafts. Unfortunately when they crossed those two styles, they produced some ugly bastardize version of each. Hopefully the interior and the location make up for ugliness.

I agree with everything. Modern materials alone are one reason why houses built today look so cheap. I didn't really have a choice other than vinyl windows and I'm forced to minimize the fugliness.

My answer is "NO".
Because of the exterior color.If you really want to get that then please consult with designer about your exterior color.
Thank you

I looked at some luxury condos in the 650sq.ft ranges and they were way too tiny, so 700 is a little small imo unless you really have no stuff. I had somewhere around 1k in my last apartment and it was the perfect size for a single person or couple imo. It wasn't so big that it was a pain to clean, but there was lots of space for everything. Spacious bedroom and living room, plus a study so that the computer and other unsightly stuff could be put behind closed doors. Big kitchen too. Don't underestimate the awesomeness of a big kitchen.

I dunno -- I wouldn't buy or not buy a house because of the way it looked. Location, quality of materials/construction and other features come before appearance in a house for me.