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an apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase

The lower unit of the duplex has a spacious living room and kitchen, while the upper unit has bedrooms and a study.

to live in a particular place

The family decided to dwell in a quaint village after years of city living.

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

They spent their summer vacation in a beautiful villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by lush gardens.

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

She converted the attic into a cozy home office with skylights and built-in shelves.

a place where people live, stay, or work in

She booked her accommodation in advance to ensure she had a comfortable place to stay during her vacation.

a room immediately under the roof of a house, which is used as a storage or living space

They converted the loft into a cozy bedroom.

a small room or area for putting in wet or dirty footwear and clothes before entering a house

After a long hike, we left our muddy boots in the mudroom to avoid tracking dirt into the house.

a safe room in an office or house where people can escape into in case of danger

During the storm, they took shelter in the panic room, knowing it was the safest place in the house.

a room in which there are large pieces of household equipment such as a dishwasher

The utility room is where I keep all my cleaning supplies and the vacuum cleaner.

to allow someone to use or occupy property for a specified period of time in exchange for payment, as defined by a contract

The landlord agreed to lease the apartment to the young couple for one year.

to relax in a comfortable way

On weekends, she likes to lounge by the pool with a good book.

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

They took out a mortgage to buy their first house in the suburbs.

to reside in a specific place

Many species of birds inhabit the forest year-round.

to live in a particular place

The family decided to dwell in a quaint village after years of city living.

a lease from one lessee to another

to legally force someone to leave a property, often because they broke the rules of the rental agreement

The landlord had to evict the tenant for consistently failing to pay rent.