In the history of United Kingdom, Ireland and in several other countries, a townhouse, or a house in town, was a residence of member of the aristocracy in the capital or major city. Most such figures owned one or more country houses in which they lived for much of the year. However during the Social Season, when major balls and drawing rooms took place, and maybe when parliament was in session, these aristocrats and their servants stay in their townhouse in the capital. Hence, the townhouse was born.

Today, a townhouse is generally a house in the city, especially as distinguished from a house in the country. A townhouse is often referred to as a bungalow occupied entirely by one family. In some countries, the townhouse is one of a row of houses joined by common sidewalls, otherwise known as a terrace house.

Pros and Cons of living in a Townhouse

As a townhouse is most often located in the city, amenities are aplenty. This is inclusive of schools, eateries, shopping centres, major commercial districts, et cetera, within close distance of the townhouse. In the city, many a road network is within access to the townhouse. Convenience is at the townhouse doorstep.

In addition, as property prices are inevitably competitive due to the central location of the townhouse, the price of owning or even renting a townhouse is considerably more expensive than a bungalow or terrace house located at the outskirts. This number of factors truly justify the privilege and prestige of making the townhouse your very home.