Houses where farmers or farm managers live, typically located on or near the agricultural land they work.
From 'farm' + 'house,' a straightforward compound. Farmhouses became a distinctive architectural type during agricultural improvements of the 18th-19th centuries, reflecting the status and needs of farm families.
Farmhouses have become an iconic architectural style sought after today—people pay premium prices for restored farmhouses in the suburbs. It's ironic that a functional working building has become a luxury lifestyle symbol representing simplicity and authenticity.
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