Dutch Colonial style--less appealing to buyer?

[Anonymous]

Dutch colonials look like houses wearing hats, with holes cut out for their eyes to see through.

[Anonymous]

Our Dutch Colonial looks similar to this--wide front porch with roof that kind of slopes downward over the porch. So I guess there are different sub-categories of Dutch Colonial:

http://www.dreamhomesource.com/house-plans/dhs/styles/colonial-house-plans/dutch-house-plans.html

[Anonymous]

I like Dutch Colonials, even modified, more modern types. I may or may not live in a vaguely styled Dutch colonial.

Dutch Colonial = Amityville Horror house. Still like the style.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any pic of what you are calling dutch colonial? Cause from what I think it is, I really like them?

http://www.antiquehomestyle.com/styles/dutch-revival.htm

I think this house is so cute! I would go for it op, especially if the interior and neighborhood are nice too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Any pic of what you are calling dutch colonial? Cause from what I think it is, I really like them?

http://www.antiquehomestyle.com/styles/dutch-revival.htm

I think this house is so cute! I would go for it op, especially if the interior and neighborhood are nice too.

Yes that one is cute. Most aren't adorable like that and were built in the 60's-70s.

[Anonymous]

I love love love dutch colonials.

[Anonymous]

I love the real, traditional ones of wood or stucco that were built pre 1920s. If it is newer or made of brick or some faux siding, I would hate it. A brand new one made to look like the old classics, with high quality materials could be nice.

Truth is, I dont like much of anything anything built in that 1950-1990 era. Most is awful and cheap.

[Anonymous]

I've always loved Dutch Colonials. So cute! I'm surprised to learn on this thread that not everyone loves them.

[Anonymous]

I like the look of Dutch Colonials. In many cases, I like them more than just a box-y, plain looking colonial. We don't live in one, but would absolutely consider one if we moved.

[Anonymous]

I've always liked them.

[Anonymous]

I like them!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love love love dutch colonials.

Me, too. I'll always regret selling our 1930's Sears Dutch colonial.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dutch colonials look like houses wearing hats, with holes cut out for their eyes to see through.

Exactly. Like that Fat Albert character with the hat over his eyes. I think they look so funny they make me laugh out loud! "Why don't we make the roof come down farther?"

[Anonymous]

I think they're cute, but I also think of the Amityville Horror. So I'm not sure how well I'd sleep in one.