A semi-detached house is a single-family home joined to another in the same row and separated from the rest by a party wall, which means it shares only one wall with the neighbouring property.
Among the advantages of semi-detached houses are:
- Privacy: privacy is one of the most attractive features of semi-detached houses because, although they are not fully detached single-family homes, they offer a generous amount of private space.
- Peace and quiet: semi-detached houses stand out for the sense of calm they provide, above all because of their location, as they are usually built in residential developments on the outskirts of the city and are therefore often surrounded by or close to green spaces or parks.
- Space: in general, semi-detached houses, because of their structure and layout, offer more space than a flat.
- Outdoor space: almost all semi-detached houses have a private front and rear garden, while also having access to communal areas shared with the other homes in the development.
What is the difference between a semi-detached house and a terraced house?
A terraced house shares walls on both sides with the neighbouring properties, so only the front and rear walls remain free. In the case of semi-detached houses, they share only one wall, which means they have three free external walls that can be used to allow in more natural light.
Another difference between semi-detached and terraced houses is usually found in the layout of the outdoor space, as the former tend to have more private outdoor areas, whereas in the latter the private outdoor space is generally more limited, as there is no side area. However, both types of home usually have access to communal amenities such as parks or swimming pools for all residents.