We're really excited to begin sharing with you our project to build an English country village. It started with simply an interest in creating some pretty ivy covered cottages and grew into something a bit more involved. Our village is imaginary but is largely inspired by the Cotswolds and its pretty honey gold stone. Ackney-upon-Sherne exists in current times but has rich historical roots. Its origins date back to the Saxons, who settled on the central island, and includes a Norman castle ruin on the nearby hilltop.
The name for the village originates from the Saxon language and means basically
oak island on the shining river. Ack = oak and Sherne (what we decided to name the river) = shining.
We have a little side area that's a bit different, too - more on that below in this first post where we talk about map areas.
The World
We wanted to find an already existing world that would fit an English landscape and in looking about realized that Riverview would do quite nicely for our project with a little tweaking. That "little tweaking" became a lot more involved and complicated than we anticipated, and we are very grateful to
@Hidehi for hanging in there to make it come about. Thank you, Hidehi!
The empty world by Hidehi is available for download here:
On MediaFire:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/x95a05ctl18wsxh/Ackney-upon-Sherne.Sims3Pack/file
On the Exchange:
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9478955
- More about it on the forum
here
(The world does use some things - like trees, streetlights - from various expansions.)
Our Builds
We'll all be uploading our completed lots separately to our studios for you to download, with a post about them here. Once everything is complete, the plan is to also offer a save file with the lots in place (plus a few households) that can be used in conjunction with the empty world.
Content used: Almost everything! Since this is a creators' collab, we wanted to make it as flexible and fun as possible for our builders to create the impressions they sought to make (within the theme, of course). There is NO CC used, but all expansions, stuff packs (including Sweet Treats) and store content were allowed, except for the following: No expansion preorder sets, no Katy Perry content from Showtime, and no promotional items (e.g., Dr. Pepper, T-Mobile). The primary reason for the exclusions are that the person who will upload the eventual save file (suzses) does not own them and cannot obtain them at this point.
Map Areas
We've divided the world up into 10 maps, basically what would fit into a screenshot. Each map appears below in one of the following posts and will include under it a listing of our builds. Map 5 is the central island, where the village first began, and the area where we will begin our uploads this week. Maps 1-8 are all parts of the Cotswolds village - some older areas, some newer.
Maps 9 and 10 are a little different and based on the Lake District with a little Beatrix Potter thrown in. While the Cotswolds and Lake District aren't right next door to each other in the real world, they are here in Ackney-upon-Sherne.
If you think you would like to contribute something to our project, please contact suzses
privately by PM here on the forum, and we'll let you know what we have planned. We will only be discussing our completed builds here in the showcase thread. Please do feel free to chat with us and ask questions about our builds.
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11/12/21 Stay tuned for some more lots that will be coming your way. We're getting pretty close to completion but are not quite there yet.
9/23/21 Keep an eye out for new builds across all maps (well, except for Map 5, since it's all done).
9/9/21 Our builds and uploads for the central island (Map 5) are now 100% complete!
9/4/21 The empty version of Ackney-upon-Sherne is now also on the Exchange (link in first post above).
8/25/21 We'll begin our uploads this week with some of our builds for the central island (Map 5).
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A rural area with a few farms, beach, and fishing spot
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
1 / Sunnbearn Beach / ciane / Sunnbearn Beach Resort / Download
2 / 58 Ackwood Rd. / an empty 40x40 farm lot
3 / 112 Trowfell Rd. / ciane / Trowfell Dairy Farm / Download
4 / 186 Trowfell Rd. / romagi1 / Dey Farm and Ranch / Download / Pictures
5 / Foldwater / soocoolsim / Foldwater Fishing Pond / Download / Pictures
6 / 111 Langwynd Ln. / an empty 30x40 residential lot
Households for Map 1:
4 / 186 Trowfell Rd. / romagi1 / Dey Family / Download / Pictures
3 / 112 Trowfell Rd. / ciane / Holm Family / Download
Map 2 - Complete!
A mostly residential area near the castle with performance park and nerd shop
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
7 / 96 Castle Ln / Hidehi / Ackwood Park Music Festival / Download / Pictures on exchange download
8 / 99 Castle Ln / ciane / Ole Castle Square / Download
9 / 111 Castle Ln / ciane / Simis Square / Download
10 / 4 Jaris Ct / romagi1 / Hart Cottage / Download / Pictures
11 / 2 Jaris Ct / ciane / Brothers Abode / Download / Pictures
12 / 91 Castle Ln / 60smusicluvr / Honey Nut Cheerios / Download / Pictures on exchange download
13 / 85 Castle Ln / 60smusicluvr / Freaks, Geeks and Eats / Download / Pictures on exchange download
14 / 88 Castle Ln / soocoolsim / Privet Place / Download / Pictures
15 / 5 Halfdan Close / ciane / Halfdan House / Download
16 / 3 Halfdan Close / Sandraelle / Robin's Nest / Download / Pictures
17 / 79 Castle Ln / romagi1 / Misty River Cottage / Download / Pictures
18 / 71 Castle Ln - an empty 20x30 residential lot
19 / 63 Castle Ln / suzses / Sunnyside Corner / Download / Pictures
Map 3
The castle ruins (festival lot), Norman church ruins/graveyard, military base, and Castle Hill Rd. with residential lots and a pub
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
20 / 1 Hill Crest / SamelaRita (castle ruin) & ciane (festivals) / De Vaudry Castle / Download / Pictures
21 / Burgfell Heights / soocoolsim / Burgfell Heights Ruins & Graveyard / Download / Pictures
22 / Trowfell End / soocoolsim / Sherne Defence Base / Download / Pictures
23 / 24 Castle Hill / suzses / Old Sheppard Farmhouse / Download / Pictures
24 / 28 Castle Hill / suzses / Old Sheppard Barn Conversion / Download / Pictures
25 / 36 Castle Hill / soocoolsim / The Angry Lion Pub / Download / Pictures
26 / 44 Castle Hill /
27 / 50 Castle Hill / oliv3 / Midnight Cottage / Download / Pictures
28 / 58 Castle Hill / suzses / Baby Bear Cottage / Download / Pictures
29 / 66 Castle Hill / romagi1 / Firefly Cottage / Download / Pictures
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Old Forge Ln. - residential lots, dive bar and junkyard
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
30 / 44 Old Forge Ln / Hidehi / Badgers End / Download / Pictures on exchange download
31 / 45 Old Forge Ln / Sandraelle / Emerald Cove / Download / Pictures
32 / 34 Old Forge Ln / seaben / Storybook on Forge Lane / Download / Pictures on exchange download
33 / 33 Old Forge Ln / romagi1 / Sweet Magnolia Cottage / Download / Pictures
34 / 26 Old Forge Ln / ciane / Ole Manor / Download
35 / 27 Old Forge Ln / Hidehi / Acorn Forge / Download / Pictures on exchange download
36 / 15 Old Forge Ln / empty 30x20 residential lot
37 / 17 Old Forge Ln / ciane / Justa Cottage / Download
38 / 5 Old Forge Ln / annasommer / The Dog's Hair / Download / Pictures
39 / 2 Old Forge Ln / annasommer / Stu's Scrapyard / Download / Pictures on exchange download
40 / 1 Old Forge Ln / empty 20x20 residential lot
Households for Map 4:
35 / 27 Old Forge Ln / Hidehi / Ironside Household / Download
Map 5 - Complete!
The central island where the village got its start in Saxon times. Its oldest building is a still standing Saxon church (wedding venue), and all island buildings were built by no later than the early 19th century. Combination of residential and community lots.
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
41 / Sherne View / Sandraelle / Sherne View Park / Download / Pictures
42 / 35 Town Walk / Sandraelle / English Ivy Cottage / Download / Pictures
43 / 39 Town Walk / Sandraelle / Rosehill Cottage / Download / Pictures
44 / 17 Town Walk / Sandraelle / Wildflower Cottage / Download / Pictures
45 / 15 Town Walk / suzses / Sweet Basil Bistro / Download / Pictures
46 / 16 Town Walk / ciane / Ole Town Cottages / Download
47 / 1 High St / soocoolsim / Ackney-upon-Sherne Town Hall / Download / Pictures
48 / 14 Town Walk / romagi1 / Village Bobby House / Download / Pictures
49 / 3 High St / SamelaRita / The Dalrymple Museum / Download / Pictures
50 / Upper High St / soocoolsim / High St. Book Sale & Chess Competition / Download / Pictures
51 / 2 High St / soocoolsim / Sherne Hall Library / Download / Pictures
52 / 12 Town Walk / suzses / Ackney Herb & Alchemy / Download / Pictures
53 / 7 High St / romagi1 / Dey Bakery & Ice Cream Parlour / Download / Pictures
54 / Lower High St / soocoolsim / High St. Flower Show / Download / Pictures
55 / 6 High St / suzses / High St Books & Grocer / Download / Pictures
56 / 6 Town Walk / oliv3 / Brigham Briar / Download / Pictures
57 / 9 High St / Sandraelle / Black Rose Salon & Tattoo Shop / Download / Pictures
58 / 8 High St / romagi1 / Artistic Endeavors / Download / Pictures
59 / 4 Town Walk / romagi1 / Lilac Cottage / Download / Pictures
60 / 11 High St / oliv3 / Ladies of Charity / Download / Pictures
61 / 10 High St / Sandraelle / Thistledo Cottage / Download / Pictures
62 / 2 Town Walk / Hidehi / Oak Island Lodge / Download / Pictures
63 / 24 Church Ln / ciane / Saint Andrew's Church / Download
64 / 32 Church Ln / suzses / Cottage on Church Lane / Download / Pictures
65 / Market Square / Hidehi / Ackney Village Street Market / Download / Pictures on exchange download
Households for Map 5:
46 / 16 Town Walk / ciane / Regan Moore / Download
58 / 8 High St / Sandraelle / Rucker Family / Download / Pictures
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A mostly commercial area with a few residential properties. Has a combination of older and newer builds.
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
66 / 46 Bybrook Way / annasommer / Birch Cottage / Download / Pictures
67 / 37 Bybrook Way
68 / 34 Bybrook Way
69 / 28 Bybrook Way
70 / 22 Bybrook Way / ciane / River Row / Download
71 / 2 Mill Lane / suzses / The Old Watermill / Download / Pictures
72 / 3 Mill Lane / ciane / Old Miller Place / Download
73 / 8 Mill Lane / soocoolsim / Ackney Country Fair & Pet Show / Download / Pictures
74 / 12 Mill Lane / soocoolsim / Clayton Windmill Jill / Download / Pictures
75 / 12 Coach Rd / soocoolsim / Starlight Film Studios / Download / Pictures
76 / 17 Coach Rd / Hidehi / No10 Bus Stop / Download / Pictures on exchange download
77 / 24 Coach Rd /ciane / Golden Dragon Theatre / Download
78 / 36 Coach Rd
79 / 1 Hospital Close / Sandraelle / Sherne Community Hospital / Download / Pictures
80 / 48 Coach Rd
81 / 43 Coach Rd
82 / 4 The Faerway / Sandraelle / Ackney Fire Station #8 / Download / Pictures
83 / 3 The Faerway / romagi1 / Ackney Business Complex / Download / Pictures
84 / 8 The Faerway
85 / 11 The Faerway / ciane / Doctor Who Science Lab / Download
86 / 19 The Faerway / suzses / Faerway Fitness & Aquatics / Download / Pictures
87 / 16 The Faerway / Hidehi / Friar Tuck Stop / Download / Pictures on exchange download
88 / 23 The Faerway / Sandraelle / Escape Day Spa / Download / Pictures
89 / 55 The Faerway / ciane / Faerway Petrol / Download
90 / 4 Bridge St / Hidehi / Ackney Cricket Club / Download / Pictures on exchange download
91 / 5 Bridge St / suzses / Ackney Academy and Sports Centre / Download / Pictures
92 / 8 Bridge St / Hidehi / Lavender Breeze / Download / Pictures on exchange download
Households for Map 6:
92 / 8 Bridge St / Hidehi / Turner Household / Download
Map 7
Bealdor Close - Large residential properties from a variety of time periods.
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
93 / 2 Bealdor Close / Sandraelle / Whitcombe Manor / Download / Pictures
94 / 5 Bealdor Close / Sandraelle / Red Cedars / Download / Pictures
95 / 6 Bealdor Close
96 / 9 Bealdor Close / Hidehi / Magnolia Heights / Download / Pictures on exchange download
97 / 10 Bealdor Close
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The Wynd, a newer residential area with properties built from 1850 to the present, plus an equestrian centre at nearby Leatwater Falls.
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
98 / 21 The Wynd
99 / 8 The Wynd / romagi1 / Sugar Plum Victorian / Download / Pictures
100 / 29 The Wynd
101 / 16 The Wynd
102 / 33 The Wynd/ romagi1 / Sweet Pea Victorian / Download / Pictures
103 / 28 The Wynd / Hidehi / Me-and-'er / Download / Pictures on exchange download
104 / Leatwater Falls / suzses / The Falls Equestrian Centre / Download / Pictures
Map 9
Lake District area with residential lots around the lakes, plus campground, fishing spot, and g-y-p-s-y caravan.
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
105 / Simhenge Isle / annasommer / Fatima's Hand / Download / Pictures
106 / 37 Erlswater Ln / SamelaRita / 37, Erlswater Lane / Download / Pictures
107 / 59 Erlswater Ln / annasommer / Birchbank Camping Site / Download / Pictures
108 / 77 Erlswater Ln
109 / 5 Erlswater Ln / SamelaRita / 5, Erlswater Lane / Download / Pictures
110 / 1 Erlswater Ln / annasommer / Holebucket House / Download / Pictures
111 / 89 Barfell Rd / SamelaRita / Bertram's Row (including household) / Download / Renovacy Backstory and Pictures
112 / 140 Cwenmere Rd / suzses / The Willows / Download / Pictures
113 / 155 Cwenmere Rd / romagi1 / Lakeview Cottage / Download / Pictures
114 / 141 Cwenmere Rd / Sandraelle / Water's Edge / Download / Pictures
115 / 135 Cwenmere Rd / romagi1 / Moondance Cottage / Download / Pictures
116 / 111 Bybrook Way / romagi1 / The Pewter Jug / Download / Pictures
Households for Map 9:
110 / 1 Erlswater Ln / annasommer / Holebucket Household / Download
Map 10
More of the Lake District area with rural residential properties and a brewery/community garden lot (nectary).
ORDER: Map Lot # / Street Address / Creator / Lot Name / Download / Pictures
117 / 188 Barfell Rd / annasommer / Strawberry Close / Download / Pictures
118 / 266 Barfell Rd / ciane / McGregor Farm / Download
119 / 58 The Faerway
120 / 88 The Faerway / soocoolsim / Faerway Winery and Brewery / Download / Pictures
121 / 1 Stanefell Rd. / suzses / Hill Top House / Download / Pictures
Households for Map 10:
118 / 266 Barfell Rd / ciane / McGregor Household / Download
121 / 1 Stanefell Rd. / suzses / Beatrix Peters (includes house) / Download
117 / 188 Barfell Rd / annasommer / Rogers household / Download
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When I upload my lots next week, I'll try to get it on modthesims as well and link over here. Hopefully, that will give us some more activity.
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14 Town Walk (Map 5 - Lot 48)
Small town Police Station with the BG rabbit hole in the basement. It includes the Chief's Office, front desk, interrogation room, line up, evidence room, 2 cells, detective’s room for reports and witness accounts, impound lot, half bath, roll call/break room and photo booth for mug shots.. ~ by romagi ~ built for The Ackney-upon-Sherne Creators Collaboration. 14 Town Walk ~ Enjoy!
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24 Church Road - Saint Andrews Church (lot#63) incl. piano, keyboard, grill, baker & pizza oven & wedding arches
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9477729
16 Town Walk (next to the police station) - Ole Town Cottages (lot#46) duplex with larger home active
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9477731
Moore household - Single YA aspiring writer (Place at 16 Townwalk in Ole Town Cottage)
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9483993
Commercial Area - Map 6
11 Faerway - Doctor Who Science Lab (Lot# 85) includes greenhouses, pond, and science/alchemy/magic objects
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9478267
24 Coach Road - Golden Dragon Theatre (Lot#77) with two projection and movie rooms, bathrooms, and lobby
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9478201
55 The Faerway - Faerway Petrol (Lot#89):an old petrol station with double garage, diner, shopping, and restrooms
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9478580
22 Bybrook - River Row (Lot#70) furnished town houses set to play the garden lot
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9478581
3 Mill Lane - Old Miller Place (Lot#72) just a small cottage that was once the mill, complete with water wheel
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9478836
Residential Area - Map 2
99 Castle Lane - Ole Castle Square (lot#8) four town houses
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9479147
111 Castle Lane - Simis Square (lot#9) four town houses
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9479153
2 Jaris Court - Brothers Abode (Lot#11) a couple of townhouses (set to play the larger one with trees in backyard)
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9480735
5 Halfdan Close - Halfdan House (Lot#15)
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9483669
Map 4
26 Old Forge Road - Ole Manor (Lot#34)
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9489737
17 Old Forge Lane - Justa Cottage (Lot#37) a small cottage with a LOT of bedrooms
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9479345
Map 10 - Lake District
266 Barfell Road- McGregor Farm (Lot#118) - chickens, stables, greenhouse, orchard, gardens, hot tub, & Bball
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9480195
McGregor household:
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9480196
Map 1
Sunnbearn Beach (Lot# 1) - Woodsy Resort by the beach
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9488884
112 Trowfell Road - Trowfell Diary Farm (Lot#3) - Huge farm with diary, chickens, greenhouse, and stables.
https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9483949
Holm household for 112 Trowfell Rd Dairy Farm:- Widow with teen daughter and two younger sons
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39 Town Walk (Map 5, Lot #43)
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Inspired by the home that was featured in the movie "The Holiday", this cozy two-story English cottage has 2 bdrms, 1-1/2 baths, a den, laundry space and 3 fireplaces. The interiors have a cozy, lived-in look with an eclectic decor style and was based off of pictures taken from the movie.
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9 High Street (Map 5, Lot #57)
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Need a makeover, tattoo, a massage or a spray tan? Come visit the Black Rose and you can get all of these services under one roof. Styling Salon and Tattoo Shop are located downstairs, while the tanning booths, massage rooms and restrooms are located upstairs.
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Haha, lol. I see you added the lot # as well, me too!
EDIT: oh duh, you already said that in your post, sheesh, lol.
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Yay, what a wonderful start! It been great as the group shared and supported each other, and also learned a lot along the way. Thanks to @suzses for leading us through this collab and to @Hidehi for the wonderful work on tailoring the world base. Super exciting seeing the world evolve as more builds are revealed and released. I’ll be sharing my map 5 lots soon. 🌸
Let’s keep in touch on Answers HQ until the new EA forums are launched in July!
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6 High Street (Map 5, Lot #55)
Separate bookstore and grocer on the premises with books and food registers, humble harvest stands, and buyable/tasteable nectars.
There are also spots to sit to enjoy a meal or drink. Base game bookstore and grocery story rabbitholes are in the basement.
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2 High Street (Map 5, Lot #51)
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This cool library was once a stately home. Now the atmospheric building welcome bookworms and adventurers alike. Interior was loosely inspired by the Bodleian Libraries (Harry Potter).
CHALLENGE: Aloysius Sherne mysteriously disappeared the night the silver went missing. Some said he couldn't pay his debts so fled to the Caribbean. Others swear his ghost haunts the place. Find out yourself by exploring the library! Hint: 1st clue is found "outdoors at rest". For the most fun, follow each clue in sequence to the next room. Enjoy!
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Lol Rox, yep. Thanks, you too
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Ackney-upon-Sherne Town Hall
1 High Street (Map 5, Lot #47)
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