a house in a group of houses that share one or more walls 2軒以上の家がくっついているタイプのアパートの一軒
で、日本では長屋のイメージですが、英語と同じタウンハウスと呼ばれているようです。日本では2階建てになっているなら、「テラスハウス」という名前で呼ばれている場合があります。どちらにしても、"share one or more walls"、つまり「一つ以上の壁を共有している」⇒となりとくっついているということです。
"reform" to improve a system, law, organization etc by making a lot of changes to it, so that it operates in a fairer or more effective way システム、法律、組織などを多くの変更を加えることによって改善し、より公平または効果的な方法で運用すること
"renovate" to repair a building or old furniture so that it is in good condition again 建物や古い家具を修理して、再び良い状態にすること
"redecorate" to change the way a room looks by painting it, changing the curtains etc ペンキを塗ったり、カーテンを変えたりして、部屋の印象を変えること
"remodel" to change the shape, structure, or appearance of something, especially a building 何か(特に建物)の形、構造、外観を変えること
"update" to make something more modern in the way it looks or operates 見た目や操作方法をより現代的にすること
Located withinthe Stockholm Street Historic District in artsy(芸術的な), laid-back(のんびりした) Ridgewood, this charming light brick home (明るいレンガ造りの家)at 1867 Stockholm Street seems almost like a steal at $1,595,000. Though it rises only two stories high, the two-unit property has a fully-finished lower level and a lovely landscaped backyard. Inside, the home has been updated (改装されている)by an artist owner with an eye for simple and chic design.
At 20 feet wide, the compact townhouse allows for gracious (優雅な)rooms and in-between spaces(多目的共用室). Up the steps and past the front porch, the parlor-level (応接間のような)unit offers three bedrooms (or two bedrooms and a huge dressing room),a full bath(フルバス), and backyard access.
The kitchen features custom-designed(特別にデザインされた) walnut cabinetry (高級家具)and poured (現場で流入された)zinc (亜鉛の)countertops(調理台). In the back, bluestone pavers(敷石) offer plenty of private space for entertaining, surrounded by greenery.
The primary bedroom enjoys a set of bay windows (出窓)and design flourishes(華麗さ) that optimize (最適化する)its unconventional (型にはまらない)geometry(幾何学). A smaller room can function as an office or massive closet.
The finished basement below is a flexible space with plenty of options for this unit. Poured concrete floors keep it clean and modern. Highlights(見どころ) include a wet bar, a laundry room, a bathroom, and lots of storage space.