This substantial house near Dorking in Surrey is for sale through Jackson-Stops. Photo: DLMPhotography
The Edwardian era only lasted from 1901 to the start of the First World War in 1914 but coincided with a boom in housebuilding. Homes from this period are typically bigger and brighter than their Victorian predecessors, with fewer but larger rooms, wider hallways and good-sized gardens, making them ideal for families.
They are often set back from the road, and may incorporate stained glass windows, mock-Tudor beams, panelling and other decorative details. Here's our pick of the best on the market.
1. North Queensferry, Fife, offers over £549,950
The house enjoys views of the Firth of Forth. Photo: Stevenson Marshall/ESPC
A four-bedroom, 2,000 square foot semi-detached house with views over the Firth of Forth.
The versatile accommodation includes an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, a first floor drawing room, a downstairs morning room — currently used as bedroom four — and original features such as fireplaces, tiles and ornate cornices. From Stevenson Marshall via ESPC.
2. Crewe, Cheshire, £650,000
All the rooms are well proportioned. Photo: Baker Wynne Wilson
Oaklands is a sensitively renovated, feature-filled detached house that’s only had three owners since it was built in 1904.
It comprises four double bedrooms, a kitchen/breakfast room with a utility area, a living room, dining room and snug, a bathroom fitted with a freestanding tub and separate shower cubicle, a WC and a cloakroom.
There are two adjacent outbuildings — one a double garage and the other an office. From Baker Wynne Wilson.
Sympathetically restored, this central home is move-in ready. Photo:Strutt & Parker
The epitome of Edwardian elegance, this three-storey, semi-detached house is in Banbury town centre and in walking distance of the station.
It's fully restored and includes a sitting room and dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room at the back, five ensuite bedrooms and a mainly walled garden.
Stained glass windows, ceiling panelling and wooden floorboards are among the original features. Find out more from Strutt & Parker.
4. Worcester, Worcestershire, £950,000
Planning permission is in place to build an extension. Photo: Morgan Aps
With over 3,300 feet of accommodation, Barbourne House is already very spacious and planning permission has been granted to add a first floor extension.
Nestled in a peaceful but central conservation area, it currently has six bedrooms, three bathrooms, two reception rooms, an open plan kitchen and living area, an office and two conservatories plus a mature, secluded garden. By Morgan Aps.
5. Hillmorton, Rugby, Warwickshire, £1m
Accommodation is flexible in this characterful house. Photo: Fine & Country
Tucked behind a gated driveway, this detached house boasts six bedrooms, a split level kitchen/dining room, a living room, conservatory, a first floor games room and bar and lots of period features.
A one-bedroom annexe with its own entrance and direct access to the main house’s utility room — which also acts as a kitchenette — would suit an independent relative. Through Fine & Country.
This sizeable home ticks a lot of boxes. Photo: DLMPhotography ·DLMPhotography
It’s hard not to be seduced by Sandells, as this substantial house is packed with character and charm and convenient for schools, shops and commuting into London.
The ground floor includes two main reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, a study and an office, which doubles as a playroom. One of the four first floor bedrooms opens onto a roof terrace.
Three more bedrooms, a kitchen and living area occupy the top floor, and the mature garden has sweeping lawns, a dedicated play area and a vegetable patch. Find out more from Jackson-Stops.
7. Muswelll Hill, London N10, offers over £2.75m
The beautifully renovated house is in a sought-after location. Photo: Hamptons
This double-fronted house is on one of the area’s best roads, moments from shops and cafes, and has been tastefully renovated by the current owners.
Along with off-street parking — a rarity for the location — it has a 42-ft long dual aspect kitchen, dining and sitting room, two further reception rooms, five bedrooms and four bathrooms, with wooden floors and fireplaces throughout.
The landscaped garden faces south east and contains a useful office/gym. Via Hamptons.
An Edwardian manor house is at the centre of this rural estate. Photo: Carter Jonas
If you’re hunting for a home with lots of land, Kings Warren may well be be the perfect fit. This rural estate, centred around an Edwardian manor house, comes with over 78 acres of lush landscaped gardens, fields, woodland and a lake.
The recently restored house has a 28-foot kitchen/breakfast room, six double bedrooms and a heated outdoor pool with an adjoining changing room and gym.
A two-bedroom, self-contained coach house could potentially generate income as holiday let. Get in touch with Carter Jonas.
9. Maidenhead, Berkshire, £3.95m
You'll never get tired of the riverside setting. Photo: Savills
Perched on the banks of the Thames, Tudor Revival style Lex house is looking for new owners who are happy to modernise and personalise it. They can expect three well-proportioned reception rooms with views of the river, six bedrooms and five bathrooms, plus a games room and playroom with their own entrance and a bathroom that could be turned into accommodation for guests or an au pair.
The property has a private mooring, and Michelin-starred restaurants The Waterside Inn and The Fat Duck in nearby Bray can be reached by boat. Contact Savills.
