.jpg "The Hall, Shudy Camps Park, Shudy Camps, Cambridge")
Congratulations to Olivia Coleman who has won an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Anne in the much lauded restoration comedy, The Favourite.
While most of us know little about this 18th-century monarch, we are familiar with the architectural style that dates from her reign. Queen Anne only ruled for 12 years (from 1702 to 1714), so homes from the period are much sought after and nearly always in short supply.
They retain an elegance and charm that is incredibly popular with buyers and for many, owning a home from this exclusive period of English architecture is hugely desirable.
The overall appearance is elegant, yet simple and the brickwork is fine and warm in tone – a higher form of the later Georgian style that lasted for 100 years. Graceful lines and strong bilateral symmetry are complemented by simple classical detail. Distinctive features include grand sweeping staircases that lead to finely carved stone door-cases, rows of beautiful sash windows flush to the brickwork, large stone quoins at the corner of walls to add a stately aesthetic touch and a central triangular pediment directly above the entrance set against a hipped roof.
Savills has some fine examples of this much-adored style currently on the market. Here are three of the best.
.jpg "The Hall, Shudy Camps Park, Shudy Camps, Cambridge")
