Adding value to your Victorian terraced house is easier than you might think. Whether you are planning to sell the property or simply want to invest in its future, there are various ways to increase value.
Improving kerb appeal
If you are trying to sell your house the exterior should be attractive and in good condition, so carry out any repairs that are needed. You may need to replace leaky gutters, ensure window frames are intact and repaint any areas that appear worn or tired.
Adding space
Extensions can often increase the value of a property and a side return extension can often give you more space as well as making the kitchen brighter and more welcoming. If you want to add more space, Property Price Advice suggests that extending into the roof space can be more cost-effective than expanding into the basement.
Going open plan
You can create the impression of a larger space by changing the floor layout and creating larger, airy spaces that work well for families today. Victorian terraces often have small, dark rooms and going open plan can increase light, create spaces for social activities and add value to your home.
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Keeping original features
In the past, many beautiful architectural features were ripped out of Victorian houses. Wherever possible, replace cast iron fireplaces and radiators with originals that can often be sourced from reclamation companies. Ceiling roses are different and are often destroyed completely, but these can be replaced with appropriately designed features such as those available from https://www.creative-cables.co.uk/2655-ceramic-ceiling-roses. Cornicing can also be replaced by modern features that fit well with Victorian designs.
Moving the bathroom
Creating an upstairs bathroom greatly increases the desirability of your house and adds value. It can also give you more room downstairs, but rather than losing a bedroom which could negatively affect value, consider whether the bedroom sizes could be reduced to enable you to fit a small bedroom in.
Decorating
Although interior design is an individual choice, if you are planning to sell your home it is worth painting the walls in light, neutral shades. In addition to brightening up the house and making it fresh and clean, this also enables potential buyers to imagine more easily what they could do to put their own stamp on it.
