A detached house is a standalone home not attached to any other dwelling, offering maximum privacy and independence with land on all sides. A semi-detached house consists of two homes side-by-side, sharing one common wall with a neighbouring unit, providing a compromise between privacy and affordability
A. DETACHED HOUSE
Definition:
A single-family home that is not physically connected to any other structure.
Key Features:
Complete independence.
Surrounded by its own land or yard on all sides.
No shared walls, roofs, or common areas.
Pros:
Offers the highest level of privacy.
Greater freedom regarding exterior modifications and landscaping.
Typically larger plot sizes.
Cons:
Generally the most expensive property type due to land and construction costs.
B. SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
Definition:
Two houses built side-by-side that share a single common wall.
Key Features:
One common boundary wall with a neighboring unit.
Each house has its own separate entrance and living areas.
May have identical or mirror-image layouts.
Pros:
More affordable than detached homes, making homeownership more accessible.
Can offer more indoor space and a larger garden than some other attached housing types.
Cons:
Reduced privacy compared to a detached home due to the shared wall.
Potential for noise disturbance from neighbors through the shared wall.
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