Townhouses with the appearance of
detached houses.
Terrace houses with private gardens and
individual ownership rights.
Two-story maisonette types.
Condominiums, apartments, detached houses, townhouses, maisonettes. ~Introducing the differences in buildings that you may be concerned about when searching for a room.~
There are various types of buildings for rental properties. While you may come across condominiums, apartments, and detached houses frequently, townhouses and maisonettes are less easily distinguishable by appearance, and many people may have difficulty imagining them.
This time, let's take a closer look at townhouses and maisonettes.
■What is a townhouse?
A townhouse is a two to three-story building where adjacent dwelling units share walls. It is similar to the traditional Japanese "nagaya" style,
which has been prevalent for a long time. While it is a collective housing, it differs from condominiums where you enter the rooms
through shared areas such as entrances, corridors, and elevators. Instead, it is common for each dwelling unit to have direct access
to the outside from its own entrance, allowing for a lifestyle similar to that of a detached house.
Additionally, there are terrace houses that resemble townhouses in appearance. They are fundamentally the same, but terrace houses have individual ownership rights for each unit, often including private gardens and parking spaces. This significantly increases the independence of each individual unit.
〈Townhouse listings〉
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In addition to townhouses, there are also maisonettes, which are similar to detached houses.
■What is a maisonette?
A maisonette is a type of property found in apartment buildings or condominiums that has an internal staircase and living spaces spanning
two or more floors. It offers a high level of independence and spaciousness, similar to a detached house.
Additionally, there are rooms with lofts that have a similar layout to maisonettes. However, the loft itself is considered as "storage" rather than a "room," and it is designed with a mezzanine floor occupying a portion of the room.
〈Maisonette listings〉
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〈Rooms with lofts listings〉
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