Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
4. Single Built Works (hierarchy name)
5. single built works (built environment)
6. [single built works by specific type]
7. [single built works by function]
8. residential structures
9. dwellings
10. houses
11. [houses by location or context]
12. [houses by location: settlement area]
13. rural houses

Narrower term/s

• villas[+]
  • villae rusticae
  • villae suburbanae
  • villae urbanae
  • villae maritimae
• dachas
• châteaux
• maisons de plaisance
• great houses (European country houses)

Anotations

Scope note:

Houses in the country as opposed to an urban area, especially houses that are large, have substantial property, and are used seasonally. For the entire residential estate, including the house, outbuildings, and properties, use "estates (residential complexes)."