What is a penthouse?

More and more luxury listings aimed at wealthy buyers are appearing on the property market. Penthouses are certainly among them – exceptional apartments often located on the top floor of modern blocks in city centres. What are the advantages of this kind of property? Find out in this article.

A penthouse is a luxury flat located on the top floor of a building. It is characterised above all by its large floor area. Most penthouses have an area of over 100 sq m. They are also often two-level flats with spacious terraces and a lift that opens directly into the apartment.

Another asset of penthouses is their luxurious finish of the highest standard. Many apartments of this kind are designed by experienced interior architects well known in the industry. Such properties impress with minimalist, modern and luxurious fittings.

The history of the penthouse

It is interesting that penthouses used to be inhabited by the poorest residents. This was because residents had to climb the stairs. The wealthiest chose flats on the ground floor and the lower floors, while less affluent people had to settle for properties on the higher storeys.

Everything changed when the lift was invented. The rich then began to see the advantages of flats on the top floor, and these became the flats they wanted most.

Penthouse – why is it worth it?

Living in a penthouse has many advantages. Properties of this type are most often located in the most convenient parts of the city, while guaranteeing a great deal of privacy. Luxury flats are often equipped with private lifts. Another asset is the wonderful views from the spacious top-floor terraces, and despite their city-centre location, penthouses also keep you away from the bustle of the street. It is also worth stressing that penthouses are often located on gated estates, which guarantees a higher level of security. The essential shops and services are usually close to the building, which significantly increases living comfort.

In addition, buildings containing penthouses usually have private gyms, swimming pools, cinemas or conference rooms available only to residents. They therefore provide the highest level of luxury.

Penthouse prices

Of course, the luxury offered by penthouses comes with a commensurate price. Depending on the location of the apartment and the city it is in, prices range from over ten thousand to 20 thousand PLN per sq m. It is not hard to guess that the most expensive penthouses are found in Warsaw. There, prices per square metre reach as much as 65 thousand PLN. It cannot be denied, then, that only the very wealthiest can afford to live at this level.