Story Book English Cottage

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American architects inspired by the Medieval styles of the English countryside designed the cozy cottage style that we love so much. Enchanting and romantic, these are the homes that capture people by the heartstrings.

Typically a small home sided with wood or stone and cozy, irregularly-shaped rooms. Smaller and more streamlined that the Tudor style but with similar style lines.

“The sloping curve of a catslide roof is also sometimes called a ski-jump roof. ”
— Francisco

Characteristics

  • 1 - 2 stories

  • Asymmetrical

  • Catslide roof that is steep and straight on one side and artistically curved on the other.

  • Curved, half-round entryway

  • Brick, stone, stucco, or lapped siding

  • Homes painted with bright colors outside

  • Brick walkways

  • Decorative half-timbering

  • Gabled and cross-gabled roof lines with steep roof pitches

  • Occasionally "thatched" or simulated straw thatch by rolling composition at the edge.

  • Plain front door

  • Lacks front porch or it will be small

  • Tall multi-light windows with small panes sometimes lead or diamond panes

  • Oversize chimneys with brick or stone, often at the front of the house

Years Built

  • Popular in 1920s - 1930s

English Cottage homes are prevalent on the Eastside of Portland but you’ll find a high concentration in these neighborhoods.

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