ranch house
noun
1
: the main dwelling house on a ranch
2
: a one-story house typically with a low-pitched roof and an open plan
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At her Montecito, California, ranch house with partner Dawn Close, gravel is the foundation of their yard design.
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Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The mansion sits atop a hill, where visitors can walk 1/4 mile along a nature trail dotted with other buildings, including a ranch house, pool house and tea room.
—Hans Gutknecht, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
The property includes three residences — a main ranch house, a foreman’s cabin and guest quarters — along with a barn and multiple outbuildings.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Sitting Bull Cottage, the original ranch house dating to the 1920s, has been restored.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
The mansion sits atop a hill, where visitors can walk 1/4 mile along a nature trail dotted with other buildings, including a ranch house, pool house and tea room.
—Hans Gutknecht, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
The property includes three residences — a main ranch house, a foreman’s cabin and guest quarters — along with a barn and multiple outbuildings.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Sitting Bull Cottage, the original ranch house dating to the 1920s, has been restored.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Ranch house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ranch%20house. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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