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Historically in the United Kingdom , Ireland and in some other countries, a townhouse (or a "house in town") was a residence of a peer or member of the aristocracy in the capital or major city. Most such figures owned one or more country houses in which they lived for much of the year.
However during the Social Season (when major balls and drawing rooms took place), and when parliament was in session, peers and the servants moved to live in their townhouse in the capital.
In North America and Australia , the term "townhouse" is used exclusively to refer to terrace housing. |
| Leinster House, 18th century Dublin townhouse of the Duke of Leinster. It is now the seat of parliament |
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