Once Upon A Haus: the Annapolis Dutch Colonials I wish were for sale.
By Andrea Bedard, Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS
(Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860)
The Dutch Colonial architectural style dates back to the 1600s and saw a revival in the early 1900s. Among its most striking characteristics is the double-pitched roof that is wide and flat and seemingly suddenly changes its angle. It often incorporates dormers, and is also referred to as a barn roof. This style turned the attic into useable living space, and allowed its owners to avoid taxes levied on two-story homes.*Dutch Colonials do not usually have lots of ornate features, but we all have heard of Dutch doors which are still widely used today. This architectural style has evolved over the centuries, its footprint has become larger, front porches are prominent, and instead of brick and stone we see a lot more cedar shingles and siding. Here are two stellar examples in Annapolis' hi...
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