Small towns that are sprinkled throughout central Virginia, like Culpeper, Locust Grove, or Orange, boast a variety of styles of houses. One popular type seen frequently is the colonial home. Popular among families because of their square footage and two story appeal where the bedrooms are on a separate floor than the living area, colonial homes can be found in most neighborhoods. Here’s a few ways to tell if the home for sale you are looking at is a colonial.
The Exterior of Colonial Homes
Colonial homes are usually two story homes and rectangular in shape. The home has a row of windows on both floors with a door placed symmetrically in the middle. Originally constructed of brick, today’s modern colonials use vinyl siding in a variety of neutral colors. Colonial homes can have front porches that span the length of the house and garages.
The Interior of Colonial Homes
More traditional colonials had separate formal living rooms, kitchens, dens, and dining rooms while newer built homes offer more open living space. In these homes, the kitchen is often open to the living and dining areas. Fireplaces are another popular feature.
The great thing about colonials being such a popular style of home is that there are plenty to visit when you are looking at homes for sale. There are many new construction homes in this style as well as pre-existing ones.
Here is a list of colonial homes on the market.
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