there must've been a sale...

what else could explain the undersized windows on the home on the right? You'll ntice the white house has the typical 3 tall window layout on the 2nd floor, whereas the blue house was 'renovated' with windows completely out of proportion to the height of the house.

Proportion is very important on an old house, because the ceilings are so tall you cannot use new home-scaled doors and windows. So, while this home might not necessarily be 'ugly', it is funny looking.