Looks nice. It has a nice layout.
And about /\/\/\/\ roofs, I think they are common, at least for short stretches.
iirc it was those houses with stone base and upper floors of wood, they put the gables out to the street to be able to put windows in or something.
I don't know when they started with gutters thou...
In colder climates as here in scandinavia the big problem and reason for high peaked roofs is snow. When it melts and starts dropping off the roofs it's a big problem. People are struck down by falling snow and ice every year. It would be safer to have it fall off the streets..