1930s semi or new build detached

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1930s a small 3 bed, large garden, desirable road.

New build detached, 4 bed small garden, around social housing.

Thoughts?

1930s semi.

1930s semi (bet it's got a decent-sized garden - most new builds haven't!

Sorry just re read OP re garden size.

Do you need the fourth bedroom? If not then definitely #1. Unless you’ve been used to detached.

I’d go for the 1930s house as I love the style and I like a decent garden size. Also I’m guessing that the bigger garden plus the usual design of 1930s semis means that you could potentially extend out or up if you wanted to later on.

We have a 1930s detached. Love it and plenty of space to extend! We're getting the ball rolling for that this year.

1930s without a doubt.

1930,s if you only have two dc.

Have you got floor plans? Some modern bedrooms are little more than glorified cupboards that don't actually fit a bed

Depends if the 30’s house has modern wiring/consumer unit and modern boiler/radiators with no unsightly pipework everywhere.
If the roof has never been replaced it could be reaching the end of it’s life.

I love 30’s/40’s houses btw.

1990’s houses can be decently sized, if a little lacking in character, DD is in the process of buying house built in 1999,

New build for me, had two 1930's houses and they were cold money pits. In a 12 year old house now and it's so warm!

Normally I’d say detached over semi, but from what you’ve described the location of the detached would put me off, and it would also depend on whether it’s actually a 4 bed or really just 2 doubles and 2 box rooms, as some new builds can be.

If the semi has potential to extend I’d go for that one.

1930’s. Will be better built too.

It comes down to personal preference really. Some people will say the 1930s house, some the new build, only you can decide what is more important for you. Personally I would go for the 1930s semi but there are advantages to the new build too such as lower maintenance/heating costs and detached.

1930s house! We're in a new build and looking to find a 1930s style house. We've realised the value of high ceilings, bay windows, character and larger gardens! New builds are less maintenance but most are open plan characterless boxes with very small rooms and tiny gardens. (Before we bought our new build and lived in it for 7 years I always thought it was my dream house style!)

1930s semi all day long. There’s a premium for new builds so you get less for your money.

Previous owner of a 1930s semi here. Would recommend over some pokey new build - I really don't see the point in "detached" houses which are only a couple of meters apart from each other. 1930s houses will likely have maesonry walls, as opposed to cardboard walls in new builds. Cap it off with a better location then it's a no brainer.

Depends on your circumstances - do you need 4 beds? Do you have disposable cash to maintain etc? Preferred location?

Have had both.

New build - little DIY, cheap to maintain, cheap to run (well insulated / smaller rooms). But - little character, little scope to improve / extend, usually smaller plots, generally don't increase in value (you pay a "premium" for a new build that takes years to recover).

1930s - bigger plot usually, scope to extend, some period features, solid, likely to increase in value. But - more expensive to maintain & heat, original layout (small kitchen, small 3rd bedroom) not ideal for modern living.

1930's semi - I have one and I LOVE it! Love the character and the fact that it's not a soul-less box. I have also extended so we have a modern bit too. I would also go for location above everything else as well.

Detached all day long . I would hate being so close to other people and sharing stuff .

I think being detached would sway it for me. I’m an end terrace just now and just can’t wait to be detached.

As someone who lives in a new build I would say the 1930s house!!
Negatives for mine: tiny garden / 3 storey / tiny kitchen / huge bedrooms

Oh and new builds (mine anyway) have no soundproofing -DD can drop a hair slide on the floor (her room is on the 3rd floor) and you'll hear it underneath!! We can hear EVERYTHING from next door!

I love my 1930s semi but that is because I love high ceilings, picture rails, bow windows and large gardens. But it's higher maintenance and 3 years after moving in we still have rooms that haven't been decorated for 30 years.

Other people like straight walls, clean lines, modern decor and low maintenance so the new house would be a better option for them.

Neither is wrong, it's just different.

Which is your head/heart telling you to go for? If its a forever home, and neither house is a bad bet than go with your heart because otherwise you will resent your choice.

we were in a similar position a few (10+) years ago, and we went 30's semi. always knew it was the right decision for us. we did a big extension, made it 4 bed, and we still have the loft option.