First, why would many want to live in an attic?
“The idea of living in an attic was born during the Roaring Twenties in America, following the economic growth that led to a construction boom. Therefore, it was the strong demand for luxury apartments that were placed on the upper floors of the buildings to generate the development of this very interesting type of housing architecture. Due to the type of our territory with little extension of building spaces, also in Lugano, condominiums are mainly built with penthouses that offer a series of advantages, in addition to proximity to all services ».
So what are the advantages offered by choosing an attic?
«Among the privileges of living in an attic there are many aspects. First of all, the attic often offers a beautiful panoramic view, furthermore not being an intermediate floor, but the last one, it offers greater privacy and tranquility. It is often equipped with a large roof garden or terrace that allows you to enjoy more leisure opportunities such as swimming pools or jacuzzis, green spaces, equipped outdoor kitchens, etc. These advantages mean that more and more people who have enjoyed the villa in the process of family growth, having made their children independent, choose a housing solution of this type, certainly easier to manage».
And what about maintenance?
«Unlike a villa, maintenance costs are reduced, precisely because it is part of a residential condominium. Furthermore, the latest generation buildings are equipped with cutting-edge technological infrastructures and the type of construction that allows for significant energy savings and a reduction in the environmental impact, which is increasingly important today. The high quality of construction allows a longer useful life of the building, thus reducing maintenance and management costs ».
What are the aspects related to safety?
“Certainly living in the context of an apartment building offers a higher level of security than a villa which could be more vulnerable. This aspect can be particularly important for people who perhaps spend various periods of the year abroad or are often absent from their usual place of residence ".
In conclusion, then, villa or penthouse?
«It always depends on the weight that everyone attributes according to their tastes and family situation. In any case in Lugano the scarce availability of newly built villas means that the customer, to avoid a long and tedious renovation procedure, often opts for the purchase of a recently built penthouse more common on the market ».
