outbuilding
noun
out·build·ing
ˈau̇t-ˌbil-diŋ 
: a building (such as a stable or a woodshed) separate from but accessory to a main house
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Several outbuildings dot the property, which includes an illuminated park, woodlands, and a private mooring.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
One outbuilding and an unspecified number of storage containers were damaged by the fire, Burkett said.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 27 June 2024
The main house dates back to the 17th century, but the adjacent outbuildings — look for the arrow slits in the walls — go back as far as the 15th century.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
The cool open-plan house and pretty outbuildings are full of local crafts and wicker, with natural hues reflecting the surrounding sea, rocks and forest.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 June 2024
One outbuilding and an unspecified number of storage containers were damaged by the fire, Burkett said.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 27 June 2024
The main house dates back to the 17th century, but the adjacent outbuildings — look for the arrow slits in the walls — go back as far as the 15th century.
—Tom Vanderbilt, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2024
The cool open-plan house and pretty outbuildings are full of local crafts and wicker, with natural hues reflecting the surrounding sea, rocks and forest.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
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outbuilding
noun
out·build·ing
-ˌbil-diŋ
: a building separate from and smaller than the main one
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