dwelling house

a house occupied, or intended to be occupied, as a residence.

Origin of dwelling house

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

dweeby, dwell, dwell on, dwell time, dwelling, dwelling house, dwelling place, dwelt, dwem, dwi, dwight

The shop and dwelling-house shall be put in his name, and that's a deal more than ever I dreamed of having at his age.

Sweethearts at Home |S. R. Crockett
Their dwelling-house and the chapel are situated on a high promontory, almost surrounded by the sea.

The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus |American Anti-Slavery Society
It was so late that lights were beginning to gleam through the blinds of many a dwelling-house as he walked along.

Helen and Arthur |Caroline Lee Hentz
The dwelling-house of a royal councillor is exempt from any espionage in the Naya's cause.

The Great White Queen |William Le Queux

On the next morning, a fine tree which stood at the side of Albert Smith's dwelling-house bore a new kind of fruit.

Buckskin Mose |Buckskin Mose