A term for a type of house, with varying definitions according to period. Georgian and later period villas were often detached town houses, whereas Roman villas were high-status and usually associated with a rural estate.
Related Terms
Term |
Note |
FARM |
A tract of land, often including a farmhouse and ancillary buildings, used for the purpose of cultivation and the rearing of livestock, etc. Use more specific type where known. |
FARMSTEAD |
A farmhouse and ancillary farm buildings forming a group. |
TOWN HOUSE |
An urban residence of a merchant or laird, either detached or in a terrace. For a building used for local administration use TOLBOOTH |