Building Contest #2 2016 - Austerity

[Seabody]

Building Contest #2
Austerity

You've shown your chops at the small stuff, now the Sim State Government wants you to go big. And when we say "big", we mean big. You've been invited to build a mansion. Your dream mansion, a house to make a Hatter proud, a sunken estate... the possibilities are endless. But - the budget isn't.[/size][/center]



Specifications:

• Budget: $250,000 in both games.
• Lot Size: Unrestricted, but it must be fairly large.
• Required Rooms: Pool, at least four bedrooms, Reception Room, ample floor plan.

Contest Specific Rules:

• You may only have one entry, from TS3 or TS4. You cannot enter both.
• There will be only one winner.

General Contest Rules


All Entrants



Contest Start Date: March 1, 2016
Contest End Date: March 24, 2016

[Seabody]

This contest is now open!

[Joria]

Please define "Reception Room".  Not something I'm familiar with.

[Shewolf13]

Hey Joria,

I'm not the contest team, but I did some looking up and this is what I was able to find:

reception room
n
1. a room in a private house suitable for entertaining guests, esp a lounge or dining room
2. a room in a hotel suitable for large parties, receptions, etc

The team can correct if this isn't what they meant, of course.  And if I answered out of turn, I apologize!

[Seabody]

It's totally alright you answered, especially because that's correct.

[Shewolf13]

Oh good!  After I answered, I was a little worried for some reason.  I know we can't ask for help with our actual builds, but didn't think that answering a question like that would hurt.

[Shewolf13]

Lot Name: Austere Craftsman (Sims 4)
Lot Size: 50X50
Number of Bedrooms: 4
Number of Bathrooms: 4 (technically, 3.5)
Cost- on lot: $187,252
Furnished: $177,252
Unfurnished: $64,412
Used Content From: Expansion Packs: Get Together and Get to Work, Game Packs: Outdoor Retreat and Spa Day, Stuff Packs: Perfect Patio Stuff, Cook Kitchen, Movie Hangout, Romantic Garden (please let me know if I missed anything, having issues with gallery not showing the proper packs that were used...)
Gallery Link: Austere Craftsman
Hashtags: #carlsguide #buildingcontest2016 #Wolfie
Entry Thread: Austere Craftsman Entry Thread

A house that has it all.  It's a fun family home with lots of room for entertainment including a dining room/kitchen area that has plenty of seating, a great room with lots of space for games, even a basement meant for a party! Complete with an outdoor entertainment area (hot tub, pool, and fire pit), this house has it all.  With 3 spacious bedrooms, and a master suite, plenty of room for a large family. For the master of the house, there's a master suite with a luxurious bathroom, a sitting room to enjoy some TV, as well as a balcony outside the room to enjoy the view of a sunrise or sunset, depending on whether you're an early bird or a night owl.

[shaunta]

Lot Name Family Barn Reno
Lot Size 30x40
Number of Bedrooms: 4
Number of Bathrooms: 4
Cost on Lot
Furnished: 241,000
Unfurnished: 91,722
Content Used: All packs [garden stuff, Movie hangout, get together, get to work. cook kitchen stuff, spa day, base came, perfect patio, outdoor retreat]
Hashtags: #carlsguide #buildingcontest2 #family #outdoors #movietheater
Family Barn Reno


Welcome to the family reno project! This is a fully renovated barn complex that this ingenious family decided to make a home.  This home has been lovingly restored and has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms three levels, a lovely great room and a lofted dinning room above that great room. Room to grow if placed on the right lot. The master suite is its own floor. Private office, bath, and bedroom with lots of sunlight pouring in. Beautiful natural pool, gardening spot, and a outdoor entertaining area for great parties. Move in today!

[Alex]

Lot name: Chateau de Cutbacks (Sims 4)
Lot size: 50x50
Bedrooms: 6, plus nursery
Baths: 5
Cost: $249,993 furnished, $145,002 unfurnished
Content: Outdoor Retreat, Spa Day, Perfect Patio Stuff, Romantic Garden Stuff, Get Together, Get To Work. (And possibly something I missed from Luxury Party Stuff.)

A large family home, elegantly finished on the exterior by Sims with deep pockets and lofty ambitions. Somewhat less elegantly finished on the inside by new owners with slightly shallower pockets and a more par-Sim-onious budget.

Ground floor features kitchen and utility room, dining room, living room and library. Middle floor has a gym, games room, playroom, art studio, workshop and two bedrooms. Four more bedrooms and a nursery on the top floor.





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[MomOfMany]

Lot Name: Entertain with the Best (Sims 4)
Lot Size: 50x40
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 6
Furnished: $247,680
Unfurnished: $67,325
Content: Get to Work (I used my library to filter out what content was used I hope that is an accurate way to find out)

Large family home great for entertaining! Main floor offers an open floor plan which includes a large kitchen, family room, and dining area with a separate entertainment area for parties and an indoor pool with it's own separate bath! While the upstairs has skilling loft, master suite, 2 teen suites, and a child's room.

[Seabody]

Thanks everyone for the entries. This contest is now closed.

[Seabody]

An exception is being made and @CynKuy has been allowed to upload her house, as I missed her timezone when checking. I am allowing changing votes in this contest only, if you would like to change your vote in light of this.

[Seabody]

Congratulations @Alex for winning the contest!

[grimsoul]

Congratulations Alex. It's a beautiful house.

[Alex]

Thanks, Seabody and Grimsoul!

Congratulations to everybody who entered - they were all lovely houses