Real Estate 101 - Colonial Style NC Homes

Colonial is a popular design for residential properties. This style originated in the 1800s and is therefore often found in older homes. This style of home has distinct characteristics that separate it from other property categories. Below are details of NC colonial style properties.

Details of North Carolina Colonial Style Homes

Colonial style homes are often single family buildings with two complete floors and a square footprint. Both levels often have an identical footprint. The layout is commonly symmetrical with the doorway in the center and windows on both sides of the front door, although newer interpretations of the design will sometimes have the main entrance off to one side. 

The second level features the bedrooms and the first floor features the living room, dining room, kitchen and perhaps a family room. The doorway opens to a center hall with a staircase. A garage or exterior deck are also frequently seen features of colonial homes. Roof design vary but will generally allow for attic space. 

Additions can offer appealing twists to the box shape of a traditional colonial style home. 

Popularity of the Colonial Style 

Colonial houses are desirable for many reasons. Many consider it ideal to have the bedrooms on a separate floor from common living areas. There are also a variety of added features and variations of colonial style homes that are visually attractive. Farmers porches, columns, decorative doorways, and grand foyers are just a few add-ons the can really jazz up this style.