What is a Penthouse? 5 Special Features That Make It Different From Other Room Types

On the top floor of a high-end apartment or condo, there are special units that are different from other units, called penthouses. In addition to the higher selling price, what is a penthouse? What is special about it? And who is suitable for living in a penthouse? Let’s understand before deciding to buy.

What is a Penthouse?
A penthouse is a special room or unit of an apartment or condominium on the highest floor with the best view of the building. It is mostly found in high-end condos, High Rise more than Low Rise.
A penthouse has a large and spacious room size, using the entire floor or more than one floor. The interior space is divided into different rooms such as a bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining area, a large balcony,, or private swimming pool to take in the view of the pool and the city. It feels like living in a large, luxurious house, which is the most expensive compared to other units in the same project.

What are the characteristics of a penthouse?
Most penthouses have the following characteristics:

1. Special units in condominiums
2. Located on the top floor of the building
3. Specially designed or using more luxurious materials than other units
4. Usable area of ​​more than 300 square meters
5. There are fewer units. Some projects have 1 unit per floor or 1-2% of the total number of units.

With these characteristics, penthouses are special units in condominiums that are of interest. However, with the changing times, penthouses have changed with the times. From originally having only 1-2 units on the whole floor, some condominium projects have now allocated more penthouse units, reducing the usable area down to approximately 200 square meters to increase the number of penthouse units to 1-4 units per floor.

In addition, the location of the units has also changed. In the past, most architects designed the penthouses to be on the top floor. Nowadays, many condominium projects design common areas such as swimming pools, fitness centers, co-working spaces, gardens, and relaxation areas on the top floor or rooftops as a selling point, causing the penthouses to move to lower floors instead.

This change not only changes the definition of what a penthouse is but also increases the purchasing opportunities, as more penthouse units become available and developers can sell more of these expensive, exclusive units.

The specialty of the penthouse

What is so special about a penthouse? Why do many people dream of owning a penthouse, especially city dwellers who define a penthouse as a luxury home on a high-rise condo in the heart of the city, fully equipped with all the amenities and lifestyle needs?

1. Location of the penthouse
   The location of the penthouse is the best in the project. It is located on the highest floor or below the highest floor. The usable area covers the entire floor or more than one floor. Of course, the specialty of being in the highest location also comes with the best view with nothing blocking it or a 360-degree panoramic view that is not easy to find.
2. Usable area of ​​penthouses
   Although the usable area of ​​penthouses today has decreased from the original, it is still considered larger than the general unit. Currently, it is approximately 200 square meters. It may cover the entire floor or be made into a duplex, combining two floors, which will result in a more usable area, spacious, and comfortable, like living in a large house in a high-rise building.
3. Room design
   The interior design is special because the penthouse is a special room or unit of the project. It has the most usable space in the project. The interior of the penthouse is therefore larger and more spacious than other units in the same project. Normally, there are up to 2 bedrooms, but the penthouse will have 3 to 4 bedrooms or more and the rooms are like a single house in a high-rise building.
4. Special Functions
   The design also comes with special functions such as a private lift from the ground floor directly into the penthouse, permanent parking rights in the project or fixed parking spaces, a private swimming pool, a pantry and a western kitchen, a laundry room, a maid’s room, etc.
5. The price of a penthouse
   Usable area and height determine the price of a condominium. The same goes for penthouses. With the specialty of usable area of ​​approximately 200 square meters, the best location, the highest, the best view, this makes penthouses more expensive than other units in the project. Not to mention the common fee that has to be paid more according to the usable area.

Who is the Penthouse suitable for?

Penthouses are suitable for specific customer segments, high-end customers. Penthouses are usually sold when the project is completed because customers do not buy for speculation but for collection. They want to see the room before deciding to buy and will buy with cash. Due to the high price of penthouses, not everyone can buy it. In addition to the price, it is also considered a rare item with only a few units in the project. The opportunity for buyers must be ready with both budget and love the penthouse that suits their lifestyle. Currently, the penthouse room is priced at 60-300 million baht per unit and tends to increase continuously.