Homes in the finest surroundings (5)

I believe the answer is:

nests

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'homes' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in the finest surroundings' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'NESTS' is hidden within 'finest surroundings'.

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(Other definitions for nests that I've seen before include "Lodges" , "Bird houses" , "Places to rear the young?" , "Cosy secluded retreats" , "Structures for laying eggs" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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