Top Things to Know About Maisonettes

The term maisonette is derived from the French term maison. Maison translate to house. The addition of ette to the ending means small. The whole term maisonette means little house. In English, that can be defined as many different living dwellings. This article will cover the top things to know about maisonettes.

Top Things To Know About Maisonettes

• Maisonettes are two floor apartments with an internal staircase.




• They are sometimes located within a larger building with an exterior access with their own staircase.




• They are usually more costly to rent or buy.




• A maisonette may also be defined as a single floor apartment with outside access that is not shared.




• The square footage is usually smaller than a freestanding home but there are a few exceptions.




• Sometimes they may also meet the definitions of a condo, townhouse or duplex.