The Estates · Jacobean
The Gabled Manor
Curving gables, clustered chimneys and great bay windows: the Jacobean manor is all character.
A crowded skyline
Where the Georgians sought calm, the Jacobeans enjoyed drama. Shaped Flemish gables, tall chimney stacks and finials give these houses a lively, irregular outline against the sky.
Inside the paneling
Rooms were lined in carved oak paneling, with deep plaster ceilings in geometric patterns. The great hall remained the heart of the house, but private family rooms were becoming more important.
Restoring an old manor
Houses of this age reward patience. Original paneling, leaded glass and stone mullions are difficult to replace, so careful repair is usually better than renewal.
This is an editorial profile of an architectural style, illustrated with licensed stock photography. The house pictured is not identified, is not a listing and is not for sale through this site.
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