What makes a great film location? Period Perfect.

In the 3rd part of our series of what makes a great film location, we look at a fast diminishing attribute - an untouched interior. Most of us when we buy a house to live in want to modernise it; whether by knocking down walls, putting in central heating, replacing old floors or investing in the latest Italian kitchen. This is natural - unless you are using your property as a means of making a living through being a filming and photo-shoot location then your first priority is going to be making a modern and comfortable home. 

However, the trend to modernise means that there is a big shortage of really authentic period interiors. This is a shame as there is always demand for locations which are "period perfect".  Just think about the number of period dramas and films which you see on TV or in the cinema - all of them will have been filmed on location in houses where original interiors have been preserved. 

The interest for period perfect properties is also extending from Georgian and Victorian (and earlier) to more recent decades like the 30's 60's 70's and 80's.  In fact at Lavish Locations barely a week goes by when we are not scouring our database for a house with a retro feel (complete with avacado bathroom suite) or a typical 1980's apartment.

So before you get rid of all your period features why not consider turning them to your advantage by creating a location which is true to the period the house was built? Add in some classic furniture and you could be on to a real money spinner as far as location work is concerned. 

Click here to see some great examples of sought after "period perfect" locations.