Restoring Period Features ‘Great Way To Add Value’

Homeowners who are looking for ways to boost the value of their residence should consider restoring its original features, as property experts have stated this will be a worthwhile return on investment.

The Express reported the latest from the Property Workshop, revealing some of the simple, but effective, tricks to boost a home’s appeal to potential buyers, as well as its price.

They said: “Bringing floorboards back to life in an older period property is a great way to add value without spending a fortune.”

According to the experts, natural stone, such as limestone, is particularly important to keep well-maintained, as it “is the only type of flooring that gets better as it ages”.

Therefore, those lucky enough to have this type of beautiful flooring in their properties should look after it well, as it can “last a lifetime”, while it also “adds a pinch of character”.

Homeowners with original wooden floors, such as in Victorian and Edwardian properties, should also consider sanding and re-staining their floorboards, as these remain very popular among homebuyers.

The property experts noted that giving floorboards a new lease of life will attract buyers, saying: “Even if your floor hasn’t worn out, it may be outdated in style.”

Houses built in these periods, between 1837 and 1910, have other beautiful features that are incredibly popular to homebuyers looking for old-fashioned homes, including cornices, ceiling roses and dado rails.

Therefore, it is worthwhile considering cornice restoration in London to enhance the original features of your home and be able to demand a higher price from buyers.