Houses and homes
a house which shares one wall with another to form a pair of houses
semi-detached house
We often have lunch outside on the ____ when the weather is fine
patio
We've just bought a "very attractive" old farmhouse which we're going to restore
charming
This house is __________ located near schools, parks, and public transport.
conveniently located
to try hard
to make a big effort
a house without stairs which is on one level
bungalow
There's a wooden ____ around the garden to keep people out
fence
The living room looked extremely "warm and inviting" in the firelight
cosy
The old mansion has been __________, and it now looks as stunning as it did a century ago.
beautifully restored
to contact somebody
to get in touch with somebody
a small, old house with a roof made of straw
thatched cottage
They're building a ____ onto the outside of their house
conservatory
I'm looking for a place in a "fun and exciting" part of town
lively
The apartment has a __________ living room where you could easily fit a large sofa, a dining table, and more.
spacious
to ignore something
to turn a blind eye to something
a house in a line of similar houses
terraced house
Our garage is full of old furniture, so we have to leave our on the ____
drive
Nobody has lived in the family home for years, so today it looks "in very bad condition"
dilapidated
The castle is truly __________, with its tall towers and intricate architecture.
impressive
to enjoy
to have the time of your life
a very large house
mansion
It's dark in here because I haven't opened the ____ yet
shutters
Their living quarters are "uncomfortably small" because four of them are sharing the same room
cramped
The museum's __________ design combines clean lines with modern materials.
contemporary
to help somebody
to give somebody a hand