stately home

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

a large, impressive house, especially one of historical interest that is open to the public

statelyADJECTIVE + NOUN

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home

Examples (10)

  • We spent the afternoon exploring the magnificent stately home and its vast gardens.
  • Many stately homes in Britain have been converted into museums or event venues.
  • The guide shared fascinating stories about the family who once lived in this historic stately home.
  • To maintain the stately home, they often host various public events and tours.
  • She always dreamed of living in a grand stately home with sprawling grounds.
  • The annual flower show is held on the expansive lawns of the local stately home.
  • Preserving these stately homes is crucial for understanding our national heritage.
  • Visitors can enjoy a cream tea in the elegant drawing-room of the stately home.
  • Converting a private stately home into a tourist attraction requires significant investment.
  • The architect specialized in restoring old stately homes to their former glory.