Lofty accommodation (5)

I believe the answer is:

attic

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'lofty accommodation' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for attic that I've seen before include "Upstairs room" , "Dusty room" , "Ancient Greek; loft" , "Loft room" , "from Greece" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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