Why living in a penthouse is a lifestyle choice for many people

Penthouses first saw the light of day in 1920’s New York. Originally they were just a primitive structure built on the roof of high-rise buildings to house the mechanics that made the rest of the building function: the lift (or elevator) controls, the heating and cooling systems and other machinery needed to keep the building habitable. 

However, America in the 1920’s was booming, and wealthy New Yorkers had money to burn. Many of them wanted to spend some of their wealth on luxury living. They were looking for apartments that would reflect their wealth. This meant living in the top floor apartment of a skyscraper.

But the world has moved on since the 1920s, and penthouses are no longer an apartment built on the roof of a high-rise building – they have changed. A penthouse can be a luxury apartment on the top floor of an apartment block, or a luxury suite on the highest floor of a hotel, but they are still attracting wealthy individuals in search of a turnkey, no-hassle home.

The whole idea of ‘penthouse living’ sounds luxurious. The thought of living high above the busy streets of a city and enjoying panoramic views is the aim of many aspirational people. These people tend to be individuals or couples without children, who have achieved success in their individual fields and want to enjoy their success through comfortable living. For some, penthouses or penthouse apartments are not just places to live: they are a lifestyle.

Many penthouses have sun terraces, balconies, private lifts, and in some cases, a swimming pool and a jacuzzi. Penthouse residents may also have access to a laundry service and high-end restaurants,  while enjoying life in rooms with high windows which provide uninterrupted views over the cityscape.

People who aspire to this lifestyle are, in the main, successful and ambitious, and know exactly what they require from their penthouse apartment lifestyle. Many penthouse buyers will want to start living in it from the first day they move in. To make this possible, some apartments are marketed as turnkey apartments. These apartments are fully-furnished with high-quality furniture and top of the range appliances. They have been decorated and refurbished to the highest standards, and the interiors are ready for living in. All the penthouse buyer has to do, is turn the door key, walk in, and start living the penthouse lifestyle.

If you are considering penthouse living, why not let us look for your ideal penthouse for you? Contact us today and begin your search.