My latest build is a residential lot modeled after the real life estate Waddesdon Manor found in Buckinghamshire, England. It was built for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in the style of a French Renaissance chateau, and today it is one of the most visited destinations of the National Trust.
On a 64x64 lot and at a whopping 1.1 million simoleons my recreation features:
9 bedrooms including a nursery
7 bathrooms
3 sitting rooms
Library
Gym
Formal Garden
Pool House
Large Kitchen with Pantry and nectar cellar
3rd Party CC free and pretty clouds not included
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Alistair Armchair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18109&categoryId=&scategoryId=11512&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
All Dolled Up Curtains - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:34092&categoryId=&scategoryId=11529&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Antique Chronometer - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17034&categoryId=&scategoryId=11540&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=30
Aphrodite's End Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:33585&categoryId=&scategoryId=11520&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Archibald Door - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18114&categoryId=&scategoryId=11570&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Bamboozled End Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:21877&categoryId=&scategoryId=11520&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Beautiful Forest by Pigula Photography - http://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?scategoryId=12342&index=0&productId=OFB-SIM3:19503
The Benet Phonograph - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18487&categoryId=&scategoryId=11540&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Brass Candelabrum - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17083&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11546&pcategoryId=11545
Celestial Serenity Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:24603&categoryId=&scategoryId=11549&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Clean Comfort Toilet - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:22747&categoryId=&scategoryId=11532&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
The Complete Castle by Castle Kits, Inc. - http://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18830&categoryId=11488&scategoryId=12268&pcategoryId=12062&ppcategoryId=12857
Country Carved Dining Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23088&categoryId=&scategoryId=11511&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Country Carved Tableware Cabinet - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23103&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=150
Country Mansion Curtains - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17048&categoryId=&scategoryId=11529&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
C.U. Mirror - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18133&categoryId=&scategoryId=11528&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Decorative Curtains - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:33043&categoryId=&scategoryId=11529&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Divided Partition - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18137&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=150
Divine Divan - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17093&categoryId=&scategoryId=11514&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=30
The Don Pedro Fireplace - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:20988&categoryId=&scategoryId=11571&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
The Dramatic Palm - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:34100&categoryId=&scategoryId=11526&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Eleanor Chaise Lounge - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18110&categoryId=&scategoryId=11513&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Elite Efflorescence - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:22724&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=75
Fancy Double Door - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:33075&categoryId=&scategoryId=11570&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Feathered Table Sculpture - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:33065&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Flambeaux Wall Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:19296&categoryId=&scategoryId=11548&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
F.L. Dining Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18144&categoryId=&scategoryId=11519&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Flower Tower - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:22723&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=75
Foyer Frills - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23104&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=150
Golden Woman of Prosperity - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18147&categoryId=&scategoryId=11520&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=30
Gothique Curtain - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:19286&categoryId=&scategoryId=11529&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Gothique Dining Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:19282&categoryId=&scategoryId=11511&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Gothique Dining Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:19321&categoryId=&scategoryId=11519&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Greaves' Writing Set - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18481&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=135
Hitting on all Sixes Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:34091&categoryId=&scategoryId=11512&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Imperfect Globular End Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18147&categoryId=&scategoryId=11520&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=30
In The Park by Awalck - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17104&categoryId=&scategoryId=11527&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=30
Jazz Me Up! Photo Series - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:34097&categoryId=&scategoryId=11527&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Kumquats of Prosperity - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:19306&categoryId=&scategoryId=11526&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Larger than Life Party Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17136&categoryId=&scategoryId=11519&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Love to Love You Love-lounge - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:24131&categoryId=&scategoryId=11514&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Marvelous Mirror - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:33067&categoryId=&scategoryId=11528&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Mirror of Truth - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18132&categoryId=&scategoryId=11528&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Moelleux Living Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23089&categoryId=&scategoryId=11512&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Moelleux Sofa with Carved Apron - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23115&categoryId=&scategoryId=11514&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Morris Curtain - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18112&categoryId=&scategoryId=11529&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Neville Bathtub - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18104&categoryId=&scategoryId=11532&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Not-A-Street Floor Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18099&categoryId=&scategoryId=11547&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Octagonal End Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17141&categoryId=&scategoryId=11520&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Olde Simogany Desk - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23093&categoryId=11509&scategoryId=11522&pcategoryId=11517
On the Up and Up Ceiling Light - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:34094&categoryId=&scategoryId=11549&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Oval Gothique Painting - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:19301&categoryId=&scategoryId=11527&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Pallas Bookshelf - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18107&categoryId=&scategoryId=11560&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=30
Pastoral Perfection Stove - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23116&categoryId=&scategoryId=11536&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Pastoral Practical Kitchen Shelf - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23111&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=150
Pedro Estate Arch II - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:24138&categoryId=&scategoryId=11515&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Pedro Estate Chandelier - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:20990&categoryId=&scategoryId=11549&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Pedro Estate Door II - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:20985&categoryId=&scategoryId=11570&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Perfect Privacy Screen - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:33066&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Porcelain Tub - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17013&categoryId=&scategoryId=11532&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Regal Repose - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:24138&categoryId=&scategoryId=11515&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Romantique Chaise - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17030&categoryId=&scategoryId=11512&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Romantique Dining Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17027&categoryId=&scategoryId=11511&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Romantique Double Bed - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17015&categoryId=&scategoryId=11515&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Romantique Dresser - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17062&categoryId=&scategoryId=11562&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Romantique Floor Mirror - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17096&categoryId=&scategoryId=11528&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Romantique Overstuffed Armchair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17031&categoryId=&scategoryId=11512&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Romantique Table Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17082&categoryId=&scategoryId=11546&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Romantique Telephone Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17142&categoryId=&scategoryId=11520&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
The Royales Window - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:21010&categoryId=&scategoryId=11573&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Rustic Hanging Basket - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:23109&categoryId=&scategoryId=11531&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=60
Secret Stash by Marble Ash - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18146&categoryId=&scategoryId=11520&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Starlight Satellite Chandelier - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:24133&categoryId=&scategoryId=11549&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Superior Pedestal Sink - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18140&categoryId=&scategoryId=11534&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Superlative Sofa - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17128&categoryId=&scategoryId=11514&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=30
Surreal Grilled Cheese Painting - http://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?categoryId=&scategoryId=12343&index=0&productId=OFB-SIM3:19502&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=12341
Terra - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:20417&categoryId=&scategoryId=11526&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Velvet Seclusion - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:20981&categoryId=&scategoryId=11529&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Victorian Double Window - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18151&categoryId=&scategoryId=11573&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=30
Victorian Kerosene Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18127&categoryId=&scategoryId=11546&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=15
Washington's Fireplace Deluxe - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18122&categoryId=&scategoryId=11571&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Whodunnit Curtains - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:17049&categoryId=&scategoryId=11529&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
Window of All-Knowing - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:18152&categoryId=&scategoryId=11573&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=30
Zirconium Chandelier - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:33072&categoryId=&scategoryId=11549&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId=&gender=female&startAt=0
I've been looking forward to the finished product for a while now. I am speechless. This is amazing! I can't believe that was made with the Sims. I can't even pick a favorite part, because every thing about it is spectacular! Fantastic job, jisgr8!
I swear... you don't just create a building , you create art. The attention to detail is amazing. I recommend
Just one question... the store items are no problem, but is it CC free?
lovingreds - :oops: That is so kind of you to say. Thank you for the rec.
jtman - Thanks for the wonderful compliment. I hope the faux clouds didn't throw you off. And no 3rd party cc was used. I originally intended to include cc patterns that improved the realism a bit, but the exchange didn't like the lot so I redid the whole thing with game patterns.
k2m1too - That's more than I could ask for thank you
Quick question: How did you get your outdoor photos to look so nice (in terms of lighting and skybox)? Even with the highest graphics settings, I can't seem to replicate it, so I'm assuming some image editing is going on there, or is there a way to get that effect ingame that I haven't tried?
A job well done! :thumbup:
kquinn1990
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EA ID: svlyn2
I saw your Waddesdon Manor yesterday ... and I was breathless!
I prefer the modern style, but all your creations are really stunning!
RF from me! Bye!
Paola
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This is brilliant, outstanding, fantastic, wonderful, fabulous, breathtaking in every little details.
Thank you very much for sharing this with us.
DL/Rec/Fav
Cera13 - Hey Cera. Thank you I really appreciate it.
kquinn1990 - Thanks kquinn. I didn’t know I included so many until I made the list. The lot has over 30 rooms so it adds up. At least I refrained from including the SP items I wanted to add .
KateSterling – Thank you Kate. That means a lot
This would be a great place for my William and Kate sims to live!
:shock: 20 googly eyes for you.
Every time you upload something, you give me very conflicting emotions. I get so jealous and envious of your mad skills, but at the same time I have so much respect and love for it, that I can't even put into words. So I either feel the need to explode, but that's messy, so I just faint.
Do you see why I feel the need to club you?!
mineminemine!
It's going in my favorites, of course. =p
Jon, your build talent is a danger to (sim) society! :P I am definitely installing and having a closer look in game, I'm sure there will be so much I can learn from it. If my computer isn't up to the task, it is getting replaced - sorry, but a gal's gotta have priorities!
This absolutely deserves a feature, and I only wish I could give you more than 1 rec, but you definitely have it and a fave.
PS - Will you marry me?
(just joking)
EDIT: Hey, congratulations on the feature!
The things you do with the roof are crazy!! Incredibly crazy!
The interiors are like WooHoo! I think you're not human for building something that huge and that awesome! Rec'd, downloaded and favorited :thumbup: