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Like Stijn says, or hints at: One of the main purposes of a castle is as a defensive fortification.
Although castle can refer to an individual building, this building was usually the keep. Castle properly refers to the entire grouping, including the outer walls, towers, armory, residences, etc.
Once the defended area is large enough to encompass secondary city structures, such as the blacksmith, cobbler, etc, then you have a fortress or citadel.
A home such as for sale would be a manse or palace.
You have to know these things when you're king....
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