Single-family detached home

A single-family detached home, or single-family home or detached house for short, also variously known as a single-detached dwelling or separate house, is a free-standing residential building. Most single-family homes are built on lots larger than the structure itself, adding a district surrounding the house, which is commonly called a yard in North American English or a garden in British English. Garages can also be found on most lots. In older homes, they are typically detached, standing as a separate building, either near a driveway or facing an alley in urban areas. Newer homes in North America favor attached garages, often facing the street, as most recent developments do not include alleys. The Santa House, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, New York built in 1899 is a single-family detached home.