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.
One-bedroom apartment, 51 m², in the Avsallar district. The building was built in 2023. It is unfurnished and features one bathroom, one balcony, and a sea view. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and the city center is 1,500 m.
1+1
51 m²
10198
One-bedroom apartment, 65 sq m, in the Avsallar district. The building was built in 2024. It is unfurnished and has one bathroom and one balcony. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 500 m away.
1+1
65 m²
10197
This 4+1 villa, 525 m², is located in a green area of Alanya. Built in 2023, the house is furnished and features four bathrooms, three balconies, and a terrace. It is 5 km from the sea and 3,200 m from the city center. It features a smart home system.
4+1
525 m²
10196
Tosmur, duplex 3+1, 150 m², house of 2007, furnished, two bathrooms, two balconies and a terrace, 300 m to the sea, 200 m to the district center.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
150 m²
10195
Tosmur, 2+1 apartment, 110 m², 2008 building, furnished, two bathrooms, corner balcony, 250 m to the sea, 150 m to the district center.
2+1
110 m²
10194
Apartment 1+1, 65 m² in Mahmutlar area. House built in 2022, furnished, one bathroom, glassed-in balcony overlooking the green surroundings. 650 m to the sea, 250 m to the center.
1+1
65 m²
10193
2-bedroom apartment, 90 m², in the Kargicak district. Newly built in 2021, furnished, two bathrooms, one balcony with a partial sea view. 100 m to the sea, 100 m to the city center.
2+1
90 m²
10192
Twin villa in the Incekum area: 3+1 layout, area 144 m², year of construction 2007, distance to the sea 1500 m, to the center 2000 m.
3+1, Duplex
144 m²
10191
One-bedroom apartment, 60 sq m, in the Tosmur district. The building was built in 2008, furnished, with one bathroom and a balcony overlooking the green surroundings. The sea is 450 m away, and the city center is 400 m away.
1+1
60 m²
10190
One-bedroom apartment, 75 sq m, in the Tosmur district. The building was built in 2008, furnished, with one bathroom and a balcony overlooking the green surroundings. The sea is 450 m away, and the city center is 400 m away.
1+1
75 m²
10189
Avsallar district, 1+1 apartment, 65 m², house built in 2017, one balcony, furnished, 1000 m to the sea, 700 m to the center.
1+1
65 m²
10188
Alanya center, Keykubat beach area, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², 2023 building, one balcony, one bathroom, furnished, 150 m to the sea, 100 m to the center.
1+1
50 m²
10187
Alanya center, 2+1 apartment, 120 m², 2021 building, unfurnished, one balcony, two bathrooms, 500 m to the sea, 250 m to the center.
2+1
120 m²
10186
Cleopatra area, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², 2005 building, furnished, one balcony, one bathroom, 550 m to the sea, 150 m to the center.
1+1
50 m²
10185
Gazipaşa, new residential complex, apartments from 1+1 (50.5 m²) to 4+1 (205 m²), completion of construction - 2026, to the sea - 1.5 km, to the center - 300 m, 36-month installment plan.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
50-200 m²
10184
Kargicak, new duplex 2+1, 130 m², house built in 2022, two bathrooms, one balcony and terrace, unfurnished, 800 m to the sea, 700 m to the district center.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
130 m²
10183
Kargicak, furnished apartment 3+1, 200 m², house built in 2012, two bathrooms, two glazed balconies with sea views, 2.3 km to the sea, 2.5 km to the district center.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
200 m²
10182
Kargicak, furnished duplex 2+1, 90 m², house built in 2024, one bathroom, one balcony with a sitting area, to the sea - 2 km, to the district center - 1.75 km.
2+1
90 m²
10181
Kargicak, villa 4+1, 280 m², plot 404 m², house built in 2024, three bathrooms, two balconies, two terraces with views of the sea and green surroundings, partially furnished, to the sea - 2.2 km, to the center of the area - 2 km.
4+1
280 m²
10180
Konakli, duplex 3+1, 170 m², house built in 2019, three bathrooms, four balconies, furnished, 800 m to the sea, 600 m to the district center.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
170 m²
10179
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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One-bedroom apartment, 51 m², in the Avsallar district. The building was built in 2023. It is unfurnished and features one bathroom, one balcony, and a sea view. The distance to the sea is 2,000 m, and the city center is 1,500 m.
1+1
51 m²
10198
One-bedroom apartment, 65 sq m, in the Avsallar district. The building was built in 2024. It is unfurnished and has one bathroom and one balcony. The sea is 800 m away, and the city center is 500 m away.
1+1
65 m²
10197
This 4+1 villa, 525 m², is located in a green area of Alanya. Built in 2023, the house is furnished and features four bathrooms, three balconies, and a terrace. It is 5 km from the sea and 3,200 m from the city center. It features a smart home system.
4+1
525 m²
10196
Tosmur, duplex 3+1, 150 m², house of 2007, furnished, two bathrooms, two balconies and a terrace, 300 m to the sea, 200 m to the district center.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
150 m²
10195
Tosmur, 2+1 apartment, 110 m², 2008 building, furnished, two bathrooms, corner balcony, 250 m to the sea, 150 m to the district center.
2+1
110 m²
10194
Apartment 1+1, 65 m² in Mahmutlar area. House built in 2022, furnished, one bathroom, glassed-in balcony overlooking the green surroundings. 650 m to the sea, 250 m to the center.
1+1
65 m²
10193
2-bedroom apartment, 90 m², in the Kargicak district. Newly built in 2021, furnished, two bathrooms, one balcony with a partial sea view. 100 m to the sea, 100 m to the city center.
2+1
90 m²
10192
Twin villa in the Incekum area: 3+1 layout, area 144 m², year of construction 2007, distance to the sea 1500 m, to the center 2000 m.
3+1, Duplex
144 m²
10191
One-bedroom apartment, 60 sq m, in the Tosmur district. The building was built in 2008, furnished, with one bathroom and a balcony overlooking the green surroundings. The sea is 450 m away, and the city center is 400 m away.
1+1
60 m²
10190
One-bedroom apartment, 75 sq m, in the Tosmur district. The building was built in 2008, furnished, with one bathroom and a balcony overlooking the green surroundings. The sea is 450 m away, and the city center is 400 m away.
1+1
75 m²
10189
Avsallar district, 1+1 apartment, 65 m², house built in 2017, one balcony, furnished, 1000 m to the sea, 700 m to the center.
1+1
65 m²
10188
Alanya center, Keykubat beach area, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², 2023 building, one balcony, one bathroom, furnished, 150 m to the sea, 100 m to the center.
1+1
50 m²
10187
Alanya center, 2+1 apartment, 120 m², 2021 building, unfurnished, one balcony, two bathrooms, 500 m to the sea, 250 m to the center.
2+1
120 m²
10186
Cleopatra area, 1+1 apartment, 50 m², 2005 building, furnished, one balcony, one bathroom, 550 m to the sea, 150 m to the center.
1+1
50 m²
10185
Gazipaşa, new residential complex, apartments from 1+1 (50.5 m²) to 4+1 (205 m²), completion of construction - 2026, to the sea - 1.5 km, to the center - 300 m, 36-month installment plan.
1+1, 2+1, 3+1
50-200 m²
10184
Kargicak, new duplex 2+1, 130 m², house built in 2022, two bathrooms, one balcony and terrace, unfurnished, 800 m to the sea, 700 m to the district center.
2+1, Duplex, Penthouse
130 m²
10183
Kargicak, furnished apartment 3+1, 200 m², house built in 2012, two bathrooms, two glazed balconies with sea views, 2.3 km to the sea, 2.5 km to the district center.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
200 m²
10182
Kargicak, furnished duplex 2+1, 90 m², house built in 2024, one bathroom, one balcony with a sitting area, to the sea - 2 km, to the district center - 1.75 km.
2+1
90 m²
10181
Kargicak, villa 4+1, 280 m², plot 404 m², house built in 2024, three bathrooms, two balconies, two terraces with views of the sea and green surroundings, partially furnished, to the sea - 2.2 km, to the center of the area - 2 km.
4+1
280 m²
10180
Konakli, duplex 3+1, 170 m², house built in 2019, three bathrooms, four balconies, furnished, 800 m to the sea, 600 m to the district center.
3+1, Duplex, Penthouse
170 m²
10179
