1930s House (South Norfolk)

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hamishsfriend

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Its name is Oaklands and it has stood hidden behind tall trees for many years, barely to be glimpsed although it is situated on a busy road. Only after the surrounding trees were cut down, in an effort to create a garden, so it seems, has it become visible. It appears that the house has been cleared out and is in the process of being renovated.

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Presently the building is stripped bare except for few period details such as the tiled fireplaces, which have been retained.

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I do not know details concerning the history of this particular house but can offer some general information. In the 1920s and 1930s over four million houses were built to cater for the demands of people who wanted to own their homes. Mortgages had become more affordable and thanks to the newly introduced hire-purchase schemes low income families could purchase all the products they needed. Machine-made, mass produced items replaced craftsmanship.

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One of the two distinct building styles that developed had evolved from the earlier Arts & Crafts era. The houses consisted of a mixture of red brick and pebbledash and often had half-timbering, red clay tile roofs and tile-hung walls. Other features included parquet floors and large, plain, steel-framed windows that were frequently arranged in a curve so as to allow as much sunlight as possible to enter the house.

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Leaded glass in iron casement windows set in wood can also frequently be found in such houses.

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In larger homes, halls may have had panelled walls and parquet floors whereas linoleum or quarry tiles were used in the kitchen. Bedrooms often had fitted furniture, dark varnished floorboards and an electric fire, living rooms would frequently be carpeted.

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Fantastic find and a bit of a time capsule. I'm glad it hasn't been chavved.
 
Fantastic find and a bit of a time capsule. I'm glad it hasn't been chavved.

Thank you, glad you liked. It is a bit of a time capsule and I wish I'd known about this house earlier. As the situation is at present, items that may have been of interest have been cleared out and renovation appears to progress fast, so, I am glad to have at least caught on camera what there is left. The windows will definitely be replaced, I am guessing that they will keep these fireplaces, though.
 
I'm sure I saw this on the way back from Reedham the other day - there were people working around it. Wished I'd stopped and had a chat with them now X-(
 
what a beautiful house I hope someone buys it and restores it to its former glory..well done!:)

Thank you. I wish I'd spotted it earlier, before it got completely stripped. I believe it will be restored, though, and it looks as if the original features will be retained.
 
Spotted this on the way from Norwich yesterday strangely enough! As you say, its a shame that we didn't discover it sooner.

I've driven up and down that road umpteen times and was most surprised to see a house there, all of a sudden.
 
Wow its amazing that it had so many original features left. How long had it been empty for? Shame they couldn't just keep the original doors etc in and just revamp them rather than just ripping them out.
 
How long had it been empty for?

I've no idea. Until recently the house could not be seen for the tall trees surrounding it. Had I known of its existence I would have tried to have a look earlier.

Great set of pics and a superb report as ever

Thank you, RR, for your kind words. :)
 
Been driving past this house for years.There used to be a few cars in the driveway including an L reg mondeo that was new then and never moved to my knowledge.
 

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