20 Best Colonial-Style Houses That Are Incredibly Charming

As the name suggests, colonial architecture derives from a particular trend in exterior design during the U.S. colonial period. They are often box-shaped, simple houses, either red brick or white siding, shutters, and so on. They are most identifiable by their dedication to symmetry — the front door centered in the middle of the house, the same amount of windows on either side, mirrored architectural features, etc. According to My Domaine, there has been a resurgence in colonial-style architecture known as the colonial revival in the 19th century, which is still a popular building style today.

Colonial homes are much loved for their versatility and charm. Often found in New England and other colonial states, such as the Carolinas, Virginia, and Georgia, the houses are quaint but often luxurious. Older homes often come with original features, such as ornate original wooden floors, doors, and windows, antique fireplaces, and more. Read on for a gallery of charming colonial homes.

This house in Moorestown, New Jersey, was built in 1923 and was the inspiration for the play "Our Town," according to the listing on The Moriuchi Group. It features white siding and wood, a sunroom, and classic colonial interior and exterior look.

This colonial-style house in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, was built in 1890, per the listing on Trail's End Realty. The home has a unique, antique charm with a trendy black and white exterior. It holds true to its rustic colonial revival roots with the original roofing style, windows and trims, and front porch.

This former mill in Mercer County, New Jersey, then farm, then gentlemen's home, was built in 1700, per Circa Old Houses. This true colonial has a quaint, inviting cottage feel, with stone walls and a matching stone staircase, black shutters, an original chimney, and lush landscaping.

The Chaffee Homestead was built in 1812, according to the former listing on Circa Old Houses. It looks as though it's straight from a movie set, with white siding, minimal black trim, a quaint porch, brick chimneys, a stony brick pathway, and a white picket fence. This picturesque house is equal parts colonial revival and contemporary chic.

A picturesque colonial revival built in 1870, the Amity Parsonage in Warwick, New York, holds true to much of its original historical appeal with contemporary updates. With yellow siding, a gorgeous white trimmed bay window, a red door, and stone pathways, this house is a perfect blend of old and new.

This colonial mansion in Wyckoff, New Jersey, was originally built in 1779 and stuns with wide, sweeping landscapes, stone detailing, blue siding, and plenty of windows, according to Compass.

Designed by Winston-Salem in 1929, this colonial revival in Mocksville, North Carolina, presents a beautiful scene. White siding, updated gray shutters, a sunroom, and original brick chimneys make this scenic colonial charming, modern, and classic.

This jazzy Spanish colonial revival in California was built in 1934 and features original features such as wooden window details, exposed beams, and sconces, as well as an updated but original style roof, according to Historical Real Estate Los Angeles.

Built in 1938, this expansive colonial revival is a popular luxurious venue. The Brice House in Vidalia, Georgia, was a popular party site for Hollywood stars in the 1930s. The house takes its base concept from colonial symmetry, windows, columns, and sweeping landscaping, as well as notes of French provincial styling.

Built in 1920, this colonial revival in Greensboro, North Carolina, has a classic colonial structure with modern finishes, such as gray siding, black shutters, a sunroom addition, and an updated roof.