This is the ideal type of property for a growing Lebanese family.
keeping close quarters
A floor per generation and a shared terrace for fresh air and hanging out the laundry. Everyone within shouting distance, free childcare from the older generations downstairs, help around the home from the two upper flats, and entertainment from the youngest additions.
Of course some of these small blocks of flats are occupied by unrelated owners. But even in the most modern buildings in town, you will find generations stacked on top of each other. Proximity and practicality take a natural precedence over privacy.
Not Married yet are you?
If you were married you would know that the biggest horror scenario would be to live within reach of your mother-in-law.
And yet so many Lebanese do… My English perception of independence and my natural intolerance wouldn’t allow it, I’m afraid, though my Lebanese in-laws wouldn’t mind.
Yeah,,I could never live like this! Oh the horror! haha..I must have my space.
Hi Georgia,
I like your description of this building…a bit claustrophobic for my taste, but there are definitely a lot of advantages for generations to be stacked “on top of one another.”
Jason