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Originally Posted by MarkyMark
The point I'm trying to make is what it there was no garage, and that space was used for living space and added to the square footage like the 80s townhouse I'm renting right now. The place is huge.
Do they do this so parking doesn't take up space that they could build more units on? I'm assuming that's it.
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Yep, tandem garages reduce the footprint of the complex so developers can build more units on the lot. I see a lot of newer townhome complexes being built with no driveways (no parking spot outside) which sucks.
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I find the problem with a lot of townhomes is the "cheaper" ones don't even have a powder room on the main floor. So guests etc are having to go up and use the main bath or the ensuite when you have parties etc. (yea parties with those party walls? Lol jk)
Also most Vancouver specials had the living space at ground level no? Or at the very least a split level, not actually like the "second" floor?
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When we were house hunting, we found that townhouses with powder rooms came at the expense of kitchen space. Our townhouse, which was built 15 years ago, doesn't have a powder room but it has a larger nook, an island, and a pantry closet which were big pluses for the wife. At least if we want to add another ensuite bathroom, we have full plumbing roughed in the garage.
Most Vancouver specials were really two full suites in one house meaning if you rented the basement, you would never use it and you would be forced to go up the stairs to your half of the house.