Residents fed up with living on a street of "goldfish bowl monstrosities" have welcomed a new-build house which resembles a traditional Victorian semi.
Several properties in Castle Road in Tankerton, near Whitstable in Kent, have been converted into sprawling open plan homes.
Furious locals have described them as "monstrosities" taking over their neighbourhoods.
However they have been delighted by the appearance of a new house built in a more traditional style.
Number 17 boasts Victorian-style characteristics including bay windows, sash windows, red-bricks and a high-pitched roof.
Margaret Eales, who lives a few doors down from the new home, said: "I think it's lovely.
"It's got really nice brickwork and it has kept the character of the old house that was there before."
She said she appreciates the elaborate houses being built but isn't keen on the "grey" homes which are increasingly popular.
Margaret feels they attract people moving "down from London" - or DFLs as they are nicknamed on the street.
She added: "I like something a bit more traditional."
The new house takes the place of a Victorian-style semi-detached which had become structurally unsound over time.
Other homeowners in the street also agree the new freehold is a good-looking building.
Alan Clayton, who lives on the street, said: "I like having the well-kept style in the neighbourhood.
"This new one looks to have been built to a very good quality. It certainly could have been a lot worse."
People on a Whitstable Facebook group echoed neighbours' views below a photo of the house shared with the caption: "Hats off to whoever designed and built this house in Tankerton."
It continued: "This property is lovely - respectful to the area's heritage and a breath of fresh air.
"How some of the houses built recently ever got planning permission is a complete mystery to me.
"Here is a beacon of hope in a rapidly changing landscape."
On average, homes in Tankerton fetch more than £500,000, often selling to Londoners looking for spacious properties in a scenic location.
But locals complain these so-called 'DFL' houses - typically defined by metal panels, glass balconies and oversized front doors - lack character.
Online commenters largely agreed with Tankerton residents' views.
One Facebook user said: "A welcome change from what is becoming a very formulaic design - big pointed roof, goldfish bowl windows and glass balconies."
Another added: "It is very tasteful.
"Some of the monstrosities that have been built over recent years are not only ugly and don't fit in, they probably won't stand the test of time."
