First Impressions

[Renovatingourhome]

They say first impressions count. What makes you instantly look at a house (passing by) and think 'that's a nice house'

For me it’s the architecture
I wouldn’t buy new or revival styles ie fake Tudor
Most other things can be changed

Architecture for me too! Interesting old features - such as windows, doors, porches, weathered beams and period door furniture all contribute to the overall look. Beautiful climbing plants set the scene too - think an ancient wisteria scrambling across the facade of a characterful property ❤️

Drive weeded. Windows and front door clean and some plants.

Age and garden. Must be old.

Clean, tidy, obviously well maintained. Some curb appeal, even if that's just in the form of some nice planting/pots.

Agree
and mature trees because most of us would never live long enough to see a newly planted tree mature

Original timber windows and front door, plants in the front garden.

I wish you’d tell the people across the road. They want half a Million and it looks abandoned. Weeds in the block paving and around the edges. No curb appeal whatsoever.