fireplace
noun
fire·place
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās 
1
: a framed opening made in a chimney to hold an open fire : hearth
also
: a metal container with a smoke pipe used for the same purpose
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Amenities: Washer/dryer, indoor fireplace, backyard, outdoor dining area, BBQ.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
The home near Mummy Mountain has vaulted ceilings with wood beams, two kitchen islands, a great room with a bar and a wine room, limestone fireplaces, marble countertops and a theater with a wet bar.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
The ranch aesthetic is prevalent inside, with soaring ceilings and a massive stone fireplace anchoring the living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Elegant finishes in the home include intricate glass chandeliers, marble countertops, exposed wooden beams at the apex of vaulted ceilings and stone fireplaces.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
The home near Mummy Mountain has vaulted ceilings with wood beams, two kitchen islands, a great room with a bar and a wine room, limestone fireplaces, marble countertops and a theater with a wet bar.
—Catherine Reagor, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
The ranch aesthetic is prevalent inside, with soaring ceilings and a massive stone fireplace anchoring the living room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Elegant finishes in the home include intricate glass chandeliers, marble countertops, exposed wooden beams at the apex of vaulted ceilings and stone fireplaces.
—Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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fireplace
noun
fire·place
-ˌplās
1
: a framed opening in a chimney to hold an open fire
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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