7B VOCABULARY Houses

Read the texts and complete the descriptions with the correct words.

TO RENT
Large and sunny flat in Deansgate,
a lovely 1  suburb of Manchester.
This modern and spacious flat is very near the
city centre and only a 10-minute walk away from
Deansgate station.

The flat is on the 2  s cond fl oor ,

3 alcony
with a   b  that looks onto the block’s
shared garden space.

OPPORTUNITY!
Lovely cottage in the country for sale.
It’s near Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, surrounded
by fields and farms. There’s a front garden leading to
the 4 e ntrance of this amazing old home. The front
garden has a low w all
5  
and the property is
accessed through a wooden 6 g arage  
. The
property has many original features, including an open
fire in the living room and wooden ceilings. It has three
bedrooms and one bathroom. The 7 r oof is in need
of repairs and the 8 ch imney will need some work
before the fire can be used. Viewing is highly recommended!

FOR SALE
Designer house on the 9 o utskirts of Oxford. The property has a
low-maintenance front garden with a practical 10 p ath to the
11 errace
front door. This attractive and modern home has a  t  
with amazing views of the surrounding countryside and
12
  st   eps down to a swimming pool. The 13 gr   ound  
 fl  oor consists of a large living room, a spacious kitchen with
room for a dining table, and a small toilet. The two bedrooms and
the luxurious bathroom are on the 14  t   hree   fl oor .
15 alcony
There is also a large  b  downstairs, for all your
storage needs. Booking a viewing is strongly recommended, as
we think it will be sold quickly!

ACTIVATION
Look at the three homes and talk with your partner. Which one would you like to live in? Why?
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