outbuildings

Detached property structures

Outbuildings are structures separate from but belonging to a main building, typically on a farm or estate.

Barns, sheds, garages, and stables are common outbuildings.

The term implies a functional relationship to the primary residence: The property included a farmhouse and several outbuildings.

agricultural

barn

Agricultural storage structure

granary · silo · dairy · piggery · sheepfold · goathouse · apiary · aviary · smokehouse · corncrib

domestic

garage

Enclosed vehicle storage structure

  • shedCast off naturally
  • workshopPlace for making or learning
  • studioCreative professional's workspace

greenhouse · conservatory · summerhouse · gazebo · pavilion · playhouse · toolshed · carport · sauna · cabana

historical

outhouse

Detached backyard toilet

smokehouse · icehouse · washhouse · brewhouse · bakehouse · dovecote · gatehouse · woodshed · milk-house · forge

storage

storehouse

Building for stored goods

icehouse · springhouse · lockup · depot

Categories
Opposites
primacy/centrality on a property

outbuildingsmain house

Estate's principal residence

main building · primary residence · manor house · farmhouse · the house

habitation status

outbuildingsresidence

Place one inhabits

dwelling · living quarters · domicile · home · habitation

Family

outbuilding

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G