Architectural Styles

Gothic Revival House Plans

Gothic Revival house plans feature porches with Gothic arches; steeply pitched cross gables.

Architectural Features of Gothic Revival House Plans

Striking Gothic Arches
Steeply Pitched Cross-Gable Roof
Elaborate Buttresses, lacy pinnacles, and decorative tracery

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House Plan Code: DHSW49304

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3,619 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3

Gothic Revival House Plan Details

Imitating the great cathedrals and castles of Europe, Gothic Revival house plans originated in the 1700's with English author Horace Walpole and came into vogue in the northeastern United States between 1830 and 1880. Best suited for country or suburban settings where their high multiple gabbles and wide porches have room to express themselves, picturesque Gothic Revival style house plans range from the grand and glorious Medieval-looking stone castles to adorable gingerbread dollhouse cottages.

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Gothic Revival House Plan Features

Steeply Pitched Cross-Gable Roof

Constructed of stone and brick, and later wood frame, these distinctively American style homes typically feature a steeply pitched roof and cross gables, vertical batten siding or lacy gingerbread "bargeboards" and a one story porch, while others sport romantic crenellated towers and parapets.

Decorative Touches

Windows in Gothic Revival house plans often have pointed arches and diamond shaped panes although double hung windows with two-panes over two panes are most common. Decorative touches include elaborate buttresses, lacy pinnacles, and decorative tracery in the leaded glass windows accentuating the dollhouse appeal of the Gothic Revival home.

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Similar Styles

Victorian House Plans:
Ornamental elements that contribute to a very unique design.
Queen Anne House Plans:
Shingles laid in decorative patterns; ornamentation and patterned siding; a tower.