What does the cryptic crossword clue "Simple house deceptively described (8)" mean?

The definition is "Simple". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HOME (synonym="house") + SPUN (synonym="deceptively") = HOMESPUN; definition: "Simple" The answer is HOMESPUN.

Simple house deceptively described (8)

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