Deanery (noun)

1. A building or a group of buildings housing the administrative offices and residence of a dean.
2. The office or position of a dean, or the jurisdiction of a dean over a particular area.

Origin:

From the old english word dēan, meaning a head or chief, and the suffix -ery, meaning a place.

Examples:

1. She was given a tour of the deanery and was impressed with the spacious living quarters.
2. The deanery was located in a quiet corner of the campus, surrounded by gardens.
3. The deanery had been the residence of several previous deans and was steeped in history.
4. The deanery was responsible for overseeing the affairs of the cathedral and its clergy.
5. The deanery was hosting a reception for the visiting bishop, who was an old friend of the dean.