More Filipinos today are adapting more flexibility in lifestyle and work. So the more they spend time at home, the more they realize the importance of having a relatively bigger and comfortable space without moving out of the city.

With factors like time, cost, and practicality driving this shift, townhouses in the metro are becoming an increasingly appealing option.  When it comes to turnover time, maintenance, and management, townhouses will always be on top of the list.  It also perfectly combines the freedom in a house and lot and the no-fuss living of a high-rise condominium. But the thing is, not all townhouses can promise the same. Here are some features you shouldn’t miss.

Design should complement the space

With a smaller parcel of land to work on, townhouse developers should be realistic and practical when designing the space. Victorian-style designs, for example, work for bigger spaces but it’s a different story if you’ll apply it in a limited space. In a townhouse, the design should maximize every space available. It’s all about usability than making an impression.

Provision for natural ventilation

One of the most common issues homeowners have to deal with is ventilation. Since townhouses are attached, windows are usually scarce in every unit making the temperature humid and the indoors a bit dark even in the daytime. But with good planning, smart natural ventilation can still be achieved. Indoor pocket gardens, glass doors, and floor to ceiling windows are just a few design concepts that you can checkout.

Every room has a flow

Uniformity is an essential feature of a perfect townhouse. A persistent theme, color scheme or style used throughout the entire house make each room flow smoothly into the next. This does not only make everything visually appealing, but it also allows its dwellers to have a sense of peace and order.

Multifunctional spaces

The problem with some townhouse designs is that they try so hard to mimic a regular house instead of designing it strategically to maximize every inch of space. If you’ve seen townhouses with grand staircases eating up a big chunk of a living room, you will understand what we mean. When things like this happen, owners end up with under-utilized spaces that cannot be remedied. An ideal townhouse design should champion multifunctional spaces that adhere to what matters most for a city-dweller.

Hassle-free parking space

If you’re living in the city, parking is definitely a big deal. A townhouse parking space should not be cramped to the house or unit and should not block a neighbor’s area. Since this is included in the total lot area you’re paying for, make sure the parking space is something you can fully maximize.

Security and safety are the utmost priority

Whether a townhouse development has individual gates or is situated in a gated complex, it should be equipped with security and safety features that cover all units as a whole. Security services, an alarm system, or fire prevention and safety plan are just among that are worth checking.

Are you looking for a townhouse? We have several awesome townhouse listings that will surely make you drool. Happy home hunting!