57496 describing a house a flat

I live in a residential house / a
detached family home / a block of
flats / a studio apartment / a twobedroomed apartment ….

We rent the
place but it's
affordable.

We own the
place.
It's cosy / comfortable / contemporary
/ modern / huge / spacious / fully
furnished / family-friendly / kind of
boxy / functional /cluttered / of a
unique design / charmy /

What is it like?

What does
it have?

It has got lots of space / lots of natural light
coming in / high ceilings / fantastic view /
that wow factor / certain personality / XY
bedrooms / a balcony / a patio / a swimming
pool / all the amenities of the modern
house / an open floor plan.

The colour on the walls is
really dull / bright /dark /
bold / neutral.

It gives that
homey and
warm feeling.

It's not a lavish
mansion but
it's a home.

It fits our needs
and lifestyle.

It provides intimate
atmosphere for us.

Where is it
situated?

It lies convenient for a variety of
local amenities including shops, post
office and regular public transport
into the city centre.

There is
enough space
for all of us.

In the suburbs. / In the heart of an action. /
It's ten-minute walk from the city centre. / It's
a 5-minute drive from the centre. / It's by the

river (by the lake). / It's in the countryside. /
It's in the middle of nowhere. / it is situated
on the hillside. /
The location is great. It's close to the city. /
It's within easy reach of the centre.
Speaking of the
building material, it is
made of bricks,
cement, glass, wood,
steel, other metals., …


There is an upstairs
and a downstairs area.

The house is
approximately XYm2

It is air-conditioned.

It's (not) a large
open plan with
open spaces.

You wouldn't believe
the things we keep in
the attic.

The place has a
central heating and a

security alarm
system.

There are solar
panels on the
roof.
Home decor gives that
final touch. / Upholstered
pieces are cozy and soft.

It's got some high quality
furniture. / The furniture is made
from (oak) wood. / Furniture has
clean and simple lines.

The house has (a
wireless) Internet
access and a cable TV.

There is wood flooring in
the ….. / It has got the
radiant heat flooring.

My mom takes care of the
flowerbeds. / My dad does the
renovation works ( maintenance
works).

Our place is lovingly
maintained.

The house plan has some outdoor space. / We
can have barbecues in the backyard. / There is a
lawn surrounding the house.

French doors open to a
pleasant rear garden.

There is a rainwater
collection system in the
backyard.


We (don't) get
on well with our
neighbours.

The rooms are
airy.

The kitchen is modern / outdated / rustic /
really functioning. /
It's got numerous appliances – an electric
stove, a dishwasher…../ The countertops
are made of granite / marble / white stone.
It has got high-gloss kitchen units. / it has
got a kitchen island.

The living room is of modern / contemporary /
traditional / country style.

It's rather big / small / fair sized.
We enjoy spending time on a comfy sofa / settee .
The bookcase is filled with books.
There is a large flat screen TV in the living room.

The kitchen / the living
room is the heart of the
house.
The kitchen and the dining
room are seperated. / The
place benefits from an
open-plan kitchen.

The bedroom has comfy beds and
plenty of storage place.

There is a rug / a carpet
laid over the hardwood
floors.

There is an open fireplace
in the living room.

However, there is no walk-in closet.

I have my own room. It is big
enough for me. / It's not enough
room to swing a cat in that
room. / It's (not) neat.

Paintings are hung on the wall. /
There are family photographs on the
walls.

The bathroom has got a bath / a
shower cabin. / The tiles are
wonderful. / there is a washing
machine and a drier in the
bathroom.

Coat racks and a mirror are in the
hallway entrance.