What's the architectural style of this house?

[rmano]

Hello there, first-time buyer here! After an exhaustive search, we're on the verge of making an offer on a house dating back to the 1930s-1950s, as per the property check webpage. I've attached the floor plan and some photos for your reference. I like the fact the house is wider than most traditional houses in the UK. I'm curious if there's a specific architectural style associated with it, similar to Tudor, Edwardian, or Victorian homes. I've noticed similar houses in Hertfordshire and want to know the advantages and disadvantages of this style, along with any other important considerations, especially from people with personal experience. Appreciate any insights you might have. Thanks!

I would have thought post war probably ex-council or certainly built to a similar specification

Is it ex council? If so it will be solidly built , it could be described as Georgian or mid century.

Or yes post war.

Yep, post-war, ex-council. Usually well-built, fairly spacious rooms and decent-sized garden.

Looks like a 1940s council house. Should be well-built with a decent garden. My grandparents had one after the war. They were pretty similar style all over the country. I wouldn't describe it as Georgian, even though a King George was on the throne!

It will be simple ex council, post war. I had the same.

Yes I think you’re right, I think post war ex council would possibly cover it. As said it should be solidly built and on a decent plot.

Ex council house post war. Just make sure its standard construction or it won't be mortgagable.

https://x.com/MunicipalDreams?t=GFsdhddbxHd6QJRwGEd2fQ&s=09

This is interesting profile btw. And they might know exact twrm if there is any

Hi OP, I knew this was Herts as soon as I saw the pic. I live it a 1950 build ex LA house too although not rendered, red brick. Solidly build, decent storage, room size, ceiling height and but garden- and side access! Mine has been privately owned for years before I bought it so certain things had been done but some of the things that needed doing: replastering quite a few rooms as some of the walls were pretty bashed up through removing wallpaper etc. The stairs were creaky and needed enforcing. Slight damp issue in downstairs cloakroom and some of the joists under that floor were rotten and needed replacing. To be fair all of the issues could also be found in any house... plenty of houses have been botched over the years by DIYers and professionals alike 😄

I would have said "post war council house" too.

are there any of the same house are bare, without the rough render?

The disadvantages are some people won’t buy ex authority council housing, people often have concerns about council tenants and anti social behaviour. It’s often unfounded, but there is still a stigma.

yeah, there are many similar ones both without any render (painted over pebbledash) and smooth rendering (which is what I will do if I buy the house)

It's just that it's often easier to identify the style when a house is "naked"

I think it’s fairly easy to identify?

This is pretty outdated now, people are more worried about being next to an Airbnb in my town!

40s-50s. Can the agent confirm?

It certainly isn’t a Georgian house - they date from around 1714 till 1830. It’s a post-war ex-council house.