私邸

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 私邸 (してい) is a formal noun for a private residence as distinct from official premises.
• Basic usage: 作家の私邸だった建物 states a former use before conversion to a museum; 私邸へ案内された gives a guest's destination.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Former home converted to a museum and destination residence
  • The first building has changed from private home to public memorial; the second remains a large residence visited by a guest. Keep it distinct from an official residence.