I have almost finished my SimFamily Home. If you still remember Tiffany Oakes, whose story I haven't finished writing (yet), this is now her family's place. Those paintings of hers paid for the whole place.
I'm renaming this place as 'Forest Retreat' instead of Oakenstead.
This is how the 50x50 lot looks like from above. I know it's not really attractive like this because of the many, many, many trees. But since I originally wanted to build a cabin in the woods... this is what happened. I actually still want to add some more trees, except I might run out of money, and I'm not sure yet how high my bill will be after building the place up. My SimFamily has 23k simoleons left. I will have to wait a bit more to add the necessary trees.
This is the main house where my SimFamily resides. It has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a study, living room, hobby room, kitchen and dining area.
The second house in the lot. I prepared this for either the second generation or could be the retirement home for my elderlies someday. It has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room and kitchen. I have made a copy of this as a separate house, which is already shared at the Gallery. It is named 'Simple Living'.
I'm not sure if this can be called a tree house. I left it empty at the moment. Might be a good place for bird watching, snooping at the neighbors with the telescope or hiding from the parents.
I also added a garden with a garden shed. And a place for the chickens too! It is a good place plant your vegetable garden or roses if that is your fancy. Although there is also another garden near the main house but it is only a rectangular piece of land enclosed by a fence. I currently only have an apple tree there and a basil bush.
A small copse of trees with a clearing. I was thinking of camping in here. But I didn't place any of the 'Outdoor Retreat' stuff since I wanted to use only the base game items when I share the lot to the Gallery.
Last is the natural pool with spring water coming out of the rocks! I love it!
There is also a place where friends can come over to grill food and have a picnic.
I want to share it to the gallery soon. I just need to know a few things before I do.
1. Will items crafted by my sim appear if downloaded by others from the gallery?
-If not, then I'll have to change the crafted chairs, tables, toilets, bathtub, and paintings
2. Will items unlocked through career appear if downloaded by others from the gallery?
-If not, I'll remake the kitchen and change the bed too.
I think I'll try saving a small place with the items from #1 and #2 and check for myself.
