a small structure built usually in the garden for children
TREEHOUSE
a single family home, medium size, standing alone, most commonly outside of the city centre, doesn't touch any other house
DETACHED HOUSE
a tall building near the sea/ocean, with a huge light at the top
LIGHTHOUSE
a very tall building with lots of flats/apartments
SKYSCRAPER
a large and impressive house, which can be situated in the town or in the country, like the houses in which famous people live
MANSION
small holiday house in the mountains, usually made of wood
CHALET
a large house in the country
COUNTRY HOUSE
a luxurious house, often in the country, in its own grounds, with garden
VILLA
luxury apartment, usually at the top of the building
PENTHOUSE
small holiday house in the woods, often made of logs of wood
CABIN, LOG CABIN
low built house, on one level, often small, with a small garden and a porch/veranda
BUNGALOW
a wooden house built high above the ground on tall posts. People live in it to stay safe from floods and wild animals
STILT HOUSE
a tall but narrow house which is attached to other houses on both sides
TERRACED HOUSE
a large, often old building, with towers and big stone wall
CASTLE
generally old and large country house with a lot of land, a huge garden, usually owned by wealthy families
MANOR / STATELY HOME
a small apartment/flat for one person
STUDIO / STUDIO FLAT
a small old-fashioned house in the countryside
COTTAGE
a home to a king or queen, a large house
PALACE
a house in which two homes are built under one roof, which are attached to another person's house on one side
SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE
a house common on college and university campus, with individual rooms for students
DORMITORY (DORMS) / STUDENT HALLS (HALLS)
small round house made of blocks of snow. It has a low entrance and stays warm inside, even in very cold weather
IGLOO
a vehicle made for living in, can be pulled behind a car or truck, sometimes with its own engine
CARAVAN / MOBILE HOME / TRAILER