guardhouse
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A property of such high value—with its separate 5,000-square-foot guest penthouse, caretaker house, two-bedroom guardhouse, 12-car garage, and parking for 80 vehicles—has a considerably lower buyer pool, because most people simply cannot afford it.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
It was built in 1877 in the form of a panopticon, giving a central guardhouse a clear view to all corners of the "wheel".
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2023
A guardhouse is found at the front of the property.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2022
Mississippi Valley State University locked down after a threat was received through its guardhouse.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 1, 2022
I set Ma’s purse on the floor of the guardhouse and push open the heavy black door.
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
During the years Dietz worked with De Becker, he visited the homes of De Becker’s clients, touring guardhouses and safe rooms De Becker’s team had installed.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 12, 2019
By the 18th century, when more conservative Bourbons succeeded to the Spanish throne, these private rooms became guardhouses for masterpieces they would have been happy to burn.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2016
There were more guardhouses at regular intervals, and then, across the ridge, the remains of stone walls and defensive ditches.
From Slate ● Jun. 21, 2016
Under the plan, Denmark would add about 100 customs officials, install or restore guardhouses, set up video cameras and construct special lanes where cars can be detained.
From New York Times ● Jun. 25, 2011
Ahead of us was a compound flanked by a number of guardhouses.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
