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.
In the Verkhnyaya Oba area, this 1+1 apartment with an area of 52 m² in a complex built in 2024, located 1500 m from the sea and 1000 m from the center of the area, is suitable for short-term rent and features high-quality modern finishing.
1+1
52 m²
10914
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 2+1 apartments with an area of 120 m² in a complex built in 2007, located 300 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with a sea view, two bathrooms and a spacious layout.
2+1
120 m²
10913
In the Mahmutlar area, 1+1 apartments with an area of 45 m² in a complex built in 2023, located 1500 m from the sea and 800 m from the center of the area, with a partial sea view, panoramic windows and developed infrastructure for a comfortable stay.
1+1
45 m²
10912
In the Demirtaş area, 1+1 apartments with an area of 49 m² in a complex built in 2025, located 1200 m from the sea and 700 m from the center of the area, with panoramic windows, partial sea views and modern decoration.
1+1
49 m²
10911
In the Avsallar area, furnished 2+1 apartments with an area of 125 m² in a complex built in 2014, located 900 m from the sea and 300 m from the center of the area, with a functional layout, a glazed balcony and developed infrastructure.
2+1
125 m²
10910
In the Payallar area, 1+1 apartments of 55 m² in a new complex built in 2024, located 2000 m from the sea and 750 m from the center of the area, with sea views, panoramic windows and high investment potential.
1+1
55 m²
10909
In the Obagol district, furnished 3+1 apartments with an area of 120 m² in a complex built in 2006 on the first coastline, located 100 m from the center of the district, with a sea view and suitable for obtaining Turkish citizenship.
3+1
120 m²
10908
In the Obagol area, a furnished 3+2 garden duplex with an area of 120 m² in a complex built in 2006, located 300 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, with two living rooms and a convenient layout for a large family.
3+2
120 m²
10907
In the Mahmutlar area, 1+1 apartments of 50 m² in a new residential complex with an ISKAN, located just 100 m from the sea and with ready-made infrastructure for comfortable living.
1+1
50 m²
10906
In the center of Alanya, furnished 3+1 apartment of 145 m² in a complex on the 7th floor, located 200 m from the sea, with a living room with an American-style kitchen and panoramic views of the sea, the fortress and the mountains, suitable for obtaining Turkish citizenship.
3+1
145 m²
10905
In the Tosmur area, furnished 2+1 apartments with an area of 110 m² in a complex built in 2010, located 300 m from the sea and only 100 m from the center of the area, with two bathrooms and an equipped glazed balcony.
2+1
110 m²
10904
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 1+1 apartments with an area of 60 m² in a complex built in 2016, located 300 m from the sea and 150 m from the center of the area, with a glazed equipped balcony and developed infrastructure.
1+1
60 m²
10903
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 1+1 apartments with an area of 78 m² in a complex built in 2010, located 400 m from the sea and only 100 m from the center of the area, with a rare spacious layout for this format and plenty of storage space.
1+1
78 m²
10902
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 2+1 apartments of 100 m² in a complex built in 2005, located 300 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, with a convenient layout and ready for occupancy.
2+1
100 m²
10901
In the Mahmutlar area, 2+1 apartments of 90 m² in a complex built in 2006, located 300 m from the sea and only 100 m from the center of the area, with a functional family furnished layout and ready for occupancy.
2+1
90 m²
10900
In the Türkler area, spacious furnished 1+1 apartments of 85 m² in a complex built in 2025, located 300 m from the sea and 500 m from the center of the area, with the infrastructure of an international hotel.
1+1
85 m²
10899
In the Oba area, a spacious furnished 4+1 duplex with an area of 260 m² in a complex built in 2009, located 300 m from the sea and only 100 m from the center of the area, is suitable for obtaining a residence permit.
4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
260 m²
10898
In the Oba area, furnished 1+1 apartments with an area of 60 m² in a complex built in 2010, located 300 m from the sea and 150 m from the center of the area, with a glazed equipped balcony.
1+1
60 m²
10897
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 2+1 apartment with an area of 110 m² in a complex built in 2012, located 500 m from the sea and only 50 m from the center of the area, with a spacious corner balcony and two bathrooms.
2+1
110 m²
10896
In the Demirtaş area, 1+1 apartments with an area of 45 m² in a complex built in 2024, located 1500 m from the sea and 1000 m from the center of the area, with electric heated floors, panoramic windows and a finished bathroom.
1+1
45 m²
10895
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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In the Verkhnyaya Oba area, this 1+1 apartment with an area of 52 m² in a complex built in 2024, located 1500 m from the sea and 1000 m from the center of the area, is suitable for short-term rent and features high-quality modern finishing.
1+1
52 m²
10914
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 2+1 apartments with an area of 120 m² in a complex built in 2007, located 300 m from the sea and 200 m from the center of the area, with a sea view, two bathrooms and a spacious layout.
2+1
120 m²
10913
In the Mahmutlar area, 1+1 apartments with an area of 45 m² in a complex built in 2023, located 1500 m from the sea and 800 m from the center of the area, with a partial sea view, panoramic windows and developed infrastructure for a comfortable stay.
1+1
45 m²
10912
In the Demirtaş area, 1+1 apartments with an area of 49 m² in a complex built in 2025, located 1200 m from the sea and 700 m from the center of the area, with panoramic windows, partial sea views and modern decoration.
1+1
49 m²
10911
In the Avsallar area, furnished 2+1 apartments with an area of 125 m² in a complex built in 2014, located 900 m from the sea and 300 m from the center of the area, with a functional layout, a glazed balcony and developed infrastructure.
2+1
125 m²
10910
In the Payallar area, 1+1 apartments of 55 m² in a new complex built in 2024, located 2000 m from the sea and 750 m from the center of the area, with sea views, panoramic windows and high investment potential.
1+1
55 m²
10909
In the Obagol district, furnished 3+1 apartments with an area of 120 m² in a complex built in 2006 on the first coastline, located 100 m from the center of the district, with a sea view and suitable for obtaining Turkish citizenship.
3+1
120 m²
10908
In the Obagol area, a furnished 3+2 garden duplex with an area of 120 m² in a complex built in 2006, located 300 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, with two living rooms and a convenient layout for a large family.
3+2
120 m²
10907
In the Mahmutlar area, 1+1 apartments of 50 m² in a new residential complex with an ISKAN, located just 100 m from the sea and with ready-made infrastructure for comfortable living.
1+1
50 m²
10906
In the center of Alanya, furnished 3+1 apartment of 145 m² in a complex on the 7th floor, located 200 m from the sea, with a living room with an American-style kitchen and panoramic views of the sea, the fortress and the mountains, suitable for obtaining Turkish citizenship.
3+1
145 m²
10905
In the Tosmur area, furnished 2+1 apartments with an area of 110 m² in a complex built in 2010, located 300 m from the sea and only 100 m from the center of the area, with two bathrooms and an equipped glazed balcony.
2+1
110 m²
10904
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 1+1 apartments with an area of 60 m² in a complex built in 2016, located 300 m from the sea and 150 m from the center of the area, with a glazed equipped balcony and developed infrastructure.
1+1
60 m²
10903
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 1+1 apartments with an area of 78 m² in a complex built in 2010, located 400 m from the sea and only 100 m from the center of the area, with a rare spacious layout for this format and plenty of storage space.
1+1
78 m²
10902
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 2+1 apartments of 100 m² in a complex built in 2005, located 300 m from the sea and 100 m from the center of the area, with a convenient layout and ready for occupancy.
2+1
100 m²
10901
In the Mahmutlar area, 2+1 apartments of 90 m² in a complex built in 2006, located 300 m from the sea and only 100 m from the center of the area, with a functional family furnished layout and ready for occupancy.
2+1
90 m²
10900
In the Türkler area, spacious furnished 1+1 apartments of 85 m² in a complex built in 2025, located 300 m from the sea and 500 m from the center of the area, with the infrastructure of an international hotel.
1+1
85 m²
10899
In the Oba area, a spacious furnished 4+1 duplex with an area of 260 m² in a complex built in 2009, located 300 m from the sea and only 100 m from the center of the area, is suitable for obtaining a residence permit.
4+1, Duplex, Penthouse
260 m²
10898
In the Oba area, furnished 1+1 apartments with an area of 60 m² in a complex built in 2010, located 300 m from the sea and 150 m from the center of the area, with a glazed equipped balcony.
1+1
60 m²
10897
In the Mahmutlar area, furnished 2+1 apartment with an area of 110 m² in a complex built in 2012, located 500 m from the sea and only 50 m from the center of the area, with a spacious corner balcony and two bathrooms.
2+1
110 m²
10896
In the Demirtaş area, 1+1 apartments with an area of 45 m² in a complex built in 2024, located 1500 m from the sea and 1000 m from the center of the area, with electric heated floors, panoramic windows and a finished bathroom.
1+1
45 m²
10895
