Pros & Cons of Purchasing a Colonial-Style Home:
On the Real Estate market, you will come across a plethora of Colonial style homes and may wonder what makes a home Colonial. This style of homes are constructed using a historic architectural style that originated during the American Colonial era. Simple, rectangular, and symmetrical describe American colonial architecture. The staircase is always in the middle of the house, and they are always two or more floors high. Because of this, the staircase, which is often made of wood, is a key design element. These homes also tend to be neutral colors to be perfect and cozy for your family to move into. Traditional and Colonial homes can always be mixed up. The distinction between colonial and traditional housing types is very straightforward: traditional is a general phrase that encompasses many different styles, including colonial. While Colonial refers to a specific style of architecture. With this specific style home definitely arises a few pros and cons.
The pros range from it being a traditional style of architecture that makes it a crowd-pleaser and a bit easier to sell compared to other styles. The homes typically have a straightforward layout which makes it easier for one to navigate and even stick to a theme when decorating. Continuing with the layout, it goes to show the rooms are more spacious. If you want a home with built-in curb appeal, look no further. Colonial-style houses are intricate, beautiful, and proportionate. Many have extensive front porches, lofty white columns, balconies, big windows, and extravagant front entrances.
The cons are that Colonial homes are not ideal for those who want an open concept home, colonial homes do have spacious rooms but tend to be separate. As the rooms do have plenty of room, the energy bills can be higher as more cooling and heating is being used. The traditional style and neutral colors may not be appealing to those who may want a contemporary style to home decor. The homes consist of two stories so the stairs may be a challenge to the elderly as the bedrooms are located on the second floor. Speaking about the steps, the colonial style home generally has a central staircase which may not be ideal for renovations. The home can always feel impersonal as it has a generic feel. .
If you are currently looking to buy a Colonial-Style Home, our office has a few listings that may peak your interest:
- 216 Dubois Avenue (1156876) - Listing Member: C. Michel Scibetta-Nicolo
- 300 Rose Avenue (1156708) - Listing Member: C. Michel Scibetta-Nicolo
- 11 Ellington Street (1157363) - Listing Member: John Sbarbaro
- 255 Slosson Avenue (1157240) - Listing Member: Brain Kielty
- 453 Netherland Avenue (1156220) - Listing Member: Mario Minelli
- 9 Roff Street (1157152) - Listing Members: Lauria/Mooney Team
- 158 Brighton Street (1157646) - Listing Member: Madeline F. Laurino
- 29 Cottage Place (1153816) - Listing Member: Lesley Evans
- 567 Delafield Avenue (1157892) - Listing Members: Alison Ponterio - Co-Listing Member: Lesley Evans
- 27 Prices Lane (1157587) - Listing Member: Thomas S. Zanata - Co-Listing Member: Edward A. Mezzadri Jr.
- 25 Dewhurst Street (1157902) - Listing Member: Donna Magarino
- 320 Dewey Avenue (1155989) - Listing Member: James Molinell
Looking to buy or sell your home on Staten Island? For all your real estate needs, look no further than Tom Crimmins Realty! Give us a call at (718) 370-3200, and we can provide you with professionally-trained agents who are flexible to all that you’re looking for!
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