What are Townhouses?
Initially, townhouses belonged to a set of terraced houses, sharing walls with other homes built in the same architectural style. Members of the aristocracy often occupied them in Europe. Having “a house in town,” for example in places like London or Bath, generally meant owning a second or third home one visited during certain seasons. Townhouses over time have undergone a dramatic shift. Instead of being domiciles for the wealthy, they have now become residences for people who cannot afford to buy or rent a freestanding home, or prefer townhouse living. Like the townhouses of old, the modern townhouse shares walls in common with other townhouses. Many are two-story affairs with sleeping quarters located on the second floor. Modern townhouses may exist as part of a large complex. It’s quite common, when townhouses are in large numbers, for the entire complex to be managed by a real estate company or a homeowners association (HOA). The idea is to keep the overall look of the townhouse
Initially, townhouses belonged to a set of terraced houses, sharing walls with other homes built in the same architectural style. Members of the aristocracy often occupied them in Europe. Having “a house in town,?for example in places like London or Bath, generally meant owning a second or third home one visited during certain seasons. Townhouses over time have undergone a dramatic shift. Instead of being domiciles for the wealthy, they have now become residences for people who cannot afford to buy or rent a freestanding home, or prefer townhouse living. Like the townhouses of old, the modern townhouse shares walls in common with other townhouses. Many are two-story affairs with sleeping quarters located on the second floor. Modern townhouses may exist as part of a large complex. It’s quite common, when townhouses are in large numbers, for the entire complex to be managed by a real estate company or a homeowners association (HOA). The idea is to keep the overall look of the townhouse u
