The modern Turkish real estate market — These are new construction technologies, unique architectural solutions and ergonomic design, thoughtful layout and own diverse infrastructure of residential complexes. Such housing is ideal for recreation or living, as well as for profitable investments and receiving passive income.
However, it is sometimes quite difficult for buyers to understand among the variety of apartments presented. In particular, when it comes to real estate such as townhouses and penthouses.
Despite the similar pronunciation, these types of residential properties are fundamentally different from each other. In our new publication we will understandwhat is the difference between a townhouse and a penthousein Turkey.
Content of the article:
Townhouse and penthouse — what is it
First, let's define the terminology: townhouse and penthouse — whatdifferencebetween objects?
Townhouse in Turkey — This is a house divided into several adjacent, usually two- or three-story residential sections, intended for separate living of several families.
Usually the developer designs several blocks in a townhouse — from two or three to ten. Each family is provided with a separate entrance, as well as a fenced plot of land and a garage or parking space in front of the house.
Penthouse in Turkey — These are apartments in the premium real estate segment, which are located on the upper or middle levels of multi-apartment residential buildings.
For reference: penthouses on the middle floors of residential complexes in Turkey are called duplexes. ;
Turkish penthouses have panoramic views of the sea and mountains, large terraces, exclusive high-quality renovations and, often, their own elevator.
The main differences between a townhouse and a penthouse
Maindifference between a penthouse and a townhouse — location:
- Penthouse — these are luxury apartments occupying the top floors of a multi-apartment residential complex.
- A townhouse is a part of a house located directly on the land.
Supplementing the answer to the question, townhouse — what it is, one more important point should be noted: this type of real estate is considered ergonomic housing without any frills. However, in practice, such facilities are perhaps the most convenient for comfortable living by the whole family, surrounded by nature and without interruption from the benefits of civilization.
Penthouse features
The cost of a penthouse, as a premium segment of the Turkish housing market, is high. Therefore, only wealthy investors can afford such real estate, thereby confirming their social status in society.
An undeniable advantage of Turkish penthouses — large area and thoughtful planning solutions. In some projects, developers provide free planning solutions, which makes it possible to implement almost any design. In such apartments there is room not only for the kitchen area and dining room, living room and bedrooms, but also for a study, children's room, recreation area and several bathrooms.
In two-level penthouses or duplexes, owners often equip a library, gym and massage room, mini-cinema or billiard room on one of the floors. The huge windows of luxury apartments located in Turkish resorts offer stunning views of the sea, city or mountains. A large terrace allows you to place a garden or an additional relaxation area.
1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m² in the Gazipasa area, the building was completed in December 2023, furnished, located 1000 meters from the sea and 750 meters from the center.
1+1
55 m²
10280
1+1 apartment, 60 m², in the Cikcilli area, built in 2014, furnished, located 700 meters from the sea and 350 meters from the center.
1+1
60 m²
10279
This 1+1 apartment, 54 m², is located in the Oba district. Built in 2024, it's unfurnished and located 2,000 meters from the sea and 1,000 meters from the city center. It's available for short-term rental.
1+1
54 m²
10278
1+1 apartment, 45 m², in the Payallar area, unfurnished, built at the end of 2023, located 700 meters from the sea and 1000 meters from the center.
1+1
45 m²
10277
Duplex 2+1, 100 m², in the Payallar area, built in 2023, unfurnished, located 700 meters from the sea and a kilometer from the center.
2+1
100 m²
10276
2+1 apartment, 110 m², in the Tosmur area, built in 2009, furnished, located 600 meters from the sea and 350 meters from the center.
2+1
110 m²
10275
Detached furnished 4+1 villa with an area of 525 m² in the Bektash area, the house was built in 2025, 5000 m to the sea, 4000 m to the center.
4+1
525 m²
10274
2+1 apartment, 85 m², in the center of Alanya, built in 2024, unfurnished, 650 m to the sea, 300 m to the city center.
2+1
85 m²
10273
1+0 apartment, 38 m², in the center of Alanya, built in 2022, furnished, 200 m to the sea, 150 m to the city center.
1+0
38 m²
10272
Furnished 1+1 apartment, 67 m², in the Cikcilli area, the building was built in 2008, 800 m to the sea, 100 m to the center of the Oba area.
1+1
67 m²
10271
2+1 apartment, 102.5 m², in Kargicak, built in 2023, partially furnished, 0 m to the sea, 100 m to the center of the district.
2+1
103 m²
10270
2+1 apartment, 120 m², in Mahmutlar, built in 2010, furnished, 400 m to the sea, 250 m to the district center.
2+1
120 m²
10269
2+1 apartment, 100 m², in Oba Nizhnyaya, house built in 2006, furnished, 150 m to the sea, 200 m to the district center.
2+1
100 m²
10268
Duplex 2+1, area 126.5 m², in the center of Alanya, unfurnished, built in 2024, 750 m to the sea and 500 m to the center, suitable for a residence permit.
2+1
126 m²
10267
Furnished 2+1 duplex apartment, 130 m², in the center of Alanya, Cleopatra Beach area, built in 2020, 450 m to the sea, 250 m to the center.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
130 m²
10266
Furnished 2+1 apartment, 115 m², in the Cikcilli area, built in 2008, 1500 m to the sea, 400 m to the center, with a sea view.
2+1
115 m²
10265
Furnished 2+1 apartment, 135 m², in the Cikcilli area, built in 2007, 1000 m to the sea, 500 m to the center of the Oba area, with glazed balconies.
2+1
135 m²
10264
New residential project in the Kestel area: 1+1, 2+1 and 3+1 duplexes, unfurnished, construction started in 2025, completion - 03/30/2028, 800 m to the sea, 500 m to the center.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
47 m²
10263
1+1 apartment, 57 m², in a prestigious complex near Cleopatra Beach, built in 2022, unfurnished, 450 m to the sea, 150 m to the center.
1+1
57 m²
10262
An elegant 1+1 apartment with full finishing, furniture and appliances, located on the high floor of a residential complex with rich infrastructure in Mahmutlar.
1+1
56 m²
10261
Main characteristics of penthouses:
- Location — on the upper floors of luxury residential complexes.
- Area — from 110 to 250 square meters.
- The presence of one or two levels.
- Large size outdoor terrace.
- Panoramic glazing.
- Excellent views.
- Separate entrance or elevator, which guarantees owners maximum security, absence of neighbors and privacy.
Turkish penthouses cost an order of magnitude higher than standard square meters in modern residential complexes. However, the number of foreigners interested in purchasing luxury apartments in Turkey is growing from year to year.
Minimum cost of penthouses in Alanya in a residential complex under construction — about 150,000–160,000€. Ready-made premium-class real estate with high-quality renovations and complete readiness for occupancy will cost buyers about 200,000–300,000 €. ;
Features of townhouses
The easiest way to understand what does a townhouse mean in Turkey and what are its distinctive features, based on the meaning of the words. The literal translation of the term "town house" — this is a “house in the city.” That is, this is housing that combines the characteristics of a private house and an apartment.
As a rule, all townhouses have two or three floors. The layout provides for:
- kitchen-dining room, living room and bathroom — on the ground floor;
- bedrooms, study, children's room, bathrooms — on the second floor.
Many buyers are interested in what is the difference between a house and a townhouse. Compared to detached houses, townhouses are always located within a cottage community (or residential complex), united by a common territory and uniform architectural solutions. In addition, townhouses, as we have already clarified, are part of one residential building.
Typical characteristics of townhouses in Turkey:
- Each private block has a separate entrance and a small courtyard.
- The apartments have common walls and a roof for the entire residential complex.
- Area — about 100–200 square meters or more.
- Location — in the suburbs or quiet areas of the city remote from the center, where you can enjoy a quiet life and privacy, taking advantage of all the modern infrastructure of Turkish resorts.
The popularity of townhouses among buyers is also due to their reasonable cost.
You can buy a good townhouse in developed and new areas of Alanya for 150,000–300,000 €. Objects are available for purchase on both the primary and secondary markets. Developers offer favorable purchase conditions: the lowest possible price when drawing up a contract at the excavation stage and interest-free installment payment for the entire period of construction work.
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes; they are not of a commercial nature.
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1+1 apartment with an area of 55 m² in the Gazipasa area, the building was completed in December 2023, furnished, located 1000 meters from the sea and 750 meters from the center.
1+1
55 m²
10280
1+1 apartment, 60 m², in the Cikcilli area, built in 2014, furnished, located 700 meters from the sea and 350 meters from the center.
1+1
60 m²
10279
This 1+1 apartment, 54 m², is located in the Oba district. Built in 2024, it's unfurnished and located 2,000 meters from the sea and 1,000 meters from the city center. It's available for short-term rental.
1+1
54 m²
10278
1+1 apartment, 45 m², in the Payallar area, unfurnished, built at the end of 2023, located 700 meters from the sea and 1000 meters from the center.
1+1
45 m²
10277
Duplex 2+1, 100 m², in the Payallar area, built in 2023, unfurnished, located 700 meters from the sea and a kilometer from the center.
2+1
100 m²
10276
2+1 apartment, 110 m², in the Tosmur area, built in 2009, furnished, located 600 meters from the sea and 350 meters from the center.
2+1
110 m²
10275
Detached furnished 4+1 villa with an area of 525 m² in the Bektash area, the house was built in 2025, 5000 m to the sea, 4000 m to the center.
4+1
525 m²
10274
2+1 apartment, 85 m², in the center of Alanya, built in 2024, unfurnished, 650 m to the sea, 300 m to the city center.
2+1
85 m²
10273
1+0 apartment, 38 m², in the center of Alanya, built in 2022, furnished, 200 m to the sea, 150 m to the city center.
1+0
38 m²
10272
Furnished 1+1 apartment, 67 m², in the Cikcilli area, the building was built in 2008, 800 m to the sea, 100 m to the center of the Oba area.
1+1
67 m²
10271
2+1 apartment, 102.5 m², in Kargicak, built in 2023, partially furnished, 0 m to the sea, 100 m to the center of the district.
2+1
103 m²
10270
2+1 apartment, 120 m², in Mahmutlar, built in 2010, furnished, 400 m to the sea, 250 m to the district center.
2+1
120 m²
10269
2+1 apartment, 100 m², in Oba Nizhnyaya, house built in 2006, furnished, 150 m to the sea, 200 m to the district center.
2+1
100 m²
10268
Duplex 2+1, area 126.5 m², in the center of Alanya, unfurnished, built in 2024, 750 m to the sea and 500 m to the center, suitable for a residence permit.
2+1
126 m²
10267
Furnished 2+1 duplex apartment, 130 m², in the center of Alanya, Cleopatra Beach area, built in 2020, 450 m to the sea, 250 m to the center.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
130 m²
10266
Furnished 2+1 apartment, 115 m², in the Cikcilli area, built in 2008, 1500 m to the sea, 400 m to the center, with a sea view.
2+1
115 m²
10265
Furnished 2+1 apartment, 135 m², in the Cikcilli area, built in 2007, 1000 m to the sea, 500 m to the center of the Oba area, with glazed balconies.
2+1
135 m²
10264
New residential project in the Kestel area: 1+1, 2+1 and 3+1 duplexes, unfurnished, construction started in 2025, completion - 03/30/2028, 800 m to the sea, 500 m to the center.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
47 m²
10263
1+1 apartment, 57 m², in a prestigious complex near Cleopatra Beach, built in 2022, unfurnished, 450 m to the sea, 150 m to the center.
1+1
57 m²
10262
An elegant 1+1 apartment with full finishing, furniture and appliances, located on the high floor of a residential complex with rich infrastructure in Mahmutlar.
1+1
56 m²
10261
