also: そう
He owns a small villa in the suburbs.
邸宅 refers to a large, often luxurious residence in a general sense, whereas 荘 more specifically evokes a country estate or manor, often used historically or as a place-name suffix.
屋敷 is a common word for a large house or mansion with grounds, while 荘 carries a more literary or historical nuance and is often used as a suffix in names.
Used when counting 荘 (manor/villa estates) as buildings, e.g. 一棟の荘.
Standard kanji for 'manor' or 'villa'. Reading しょう is common for standalone noun use.
Reading そう is mainly used as a suffix in compound words like 荘園 (しょうえん). Rare as a standalone noun.
Variant kanji, less common but still used. Same reading and meaning.
The kanji 荘 and 庄 both represent a dwelling or estate. The reading しょう is the standard on'yomi, while そう is an alternative on'yomi used in some compounds. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.