Building Contest 2, 2011 - A Beach Villa - Open for Comments

[samoht04]

Please can everyone edit their Swap Shop Download Posts to include the Contest Name or Number, thank you.

[Joria]

Tom I'm not sure how to make a link from the Swap Shop to here.  (Computer illiterate)  Is it ok if I post using the "Additional Options" for the download?  I can also put it in the Swap Shop although it seems redundant.  Here's my "villa" by the sea.

I oriented my house on a created lot next to Recurve Strand beach, facing the lighthouse out at sea.  I love that view!

House Name:  A Room With a View

Lot Size:  30x20

Price Unfurnished:  $55,880

Price Furnished:  $99, 979

Required:  Outdoor Living, Ambitions, Late Night, Generations, World Adventures, Base Game
          Free Store Item: The Dragon's Vase from the Explorer's Loot set.

Description:  The best view in Sunset Valley in my opinion.  A panorama of the ocean, beach, mountainous area, and best of all, the lighthouse.  Imagine sitting up high on the huge wrapping deck, sipping your frosty juice, and watching the sun set past the lighthouse.  What could be more relaxing or peaceful?  In a party mood?  The extremely modern barbecue area and juice bar will make this a party to remember, and plenty of room for dancing, star gazing, or just chilling.  Inside the comfortable bedrooms with their own, private baths beckons after a hard day of sitting in the sun.  If you're in a techno mood, there even is a couple of tvs.  The kitchen is fully updated with modern appliances just waiting for your 5 star chef to do their thing.  Your athlete or artist has a place in the sun as well, on the upper deck.  Crank up the genius level with a star gazing telescope and an unobstructed view.  Go for a dip in the charming pool, or sit in the shade under the palm trees while reading the morning paper.  A home you'll never want to leave.  Check out our brochure below to see how great it really is!

1. Rear of house:



2.  Two deck areas, top of house.



3.  Bird view of inside of house:



4.  Living room, dining area, kitchen, master bedroom and bath:



5.  Butler's room and child/guest room with baths:



6.  Small "garden with view" area, lots of palm trees!:



7.  Pool and "front door", it's just a gate to the stairs but limits paparazzi entrance!



8.  Bird view of pool:



9.  Pool with view:



I had so much fun building this one but really needed more money to do it up the way I wanted.  Those columns are expensive!  Once the contest is over I plan on upgrading it and placing it on a larger lot as well.

Here's the Swap Shop link. -added by Lilygirl

Link below:

[KJSinclair]

House Name: KJs Dream
Price: Furn: 98,859 Unfurn: 53,092
Lot Size: 30x30
Description: This gorgeous beachside property is a home away from home, perfect for entertaining and relaxing my the sea, it boasts: 2 bedroom - 2.5 bathroom - Butler Suite - Den - Pool
Content: Base Game, All EPs, No store content, No stuff packs
Pictures with annotation:

Front View:



Back and Yard View:



Ground Floor Overview:



Second Floor Overview:



Den, Entryway and Butler Suite:



Kitchen, Dining and Living Room:



Kids or Teen Bedroom and bathroom:



Master Bedroom



View from the entertainment deck:



View from the living room:




Download Link: http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=6817.0

[samoht04]

Tom I'm not sure how to make a link from the Swap Shop to here.  (Computer illiterate)  Is it ok if I post using the "Additional Options" for the download?  I can also put it in the Swap Shop although it seems redundant.  Here's my "villa" by the sea.

It would be better if you didn't, it will make your Build easier to find rather than hunting through the Contest Threads to download it. If you post it in the Board as a seperate thread, then I can link to it for you.

[Joria]

Thank you Tom.  By the way, that tutorial was excellent!  Pam also pm'd me and told me how to do a link.  DUH!
I already knew how to do that but somehow thought it was more complicated so wasn't doing it.  Using "Additional Options" makes it so much easier too.

[samoht04]

Thank you Tom.  By the way, that tutorial was excellent!  Pam also pm'd me and told me how to do a link.  DUH!
I already knew how to do that but somehow thought it was more complicated so wasn't doing it.  Using "Additional Options" makes it so much easier too.

Glad it got sorted out Joria, thanks Pam for helping!  As for the Tutorials, if you have not seen them yet they are here, PM me if you need any help with anything and I will do my best to get one done for you.

[Bmwsauber]

Before I enter, I just wanted to say that this is an amazing site and after I lurked here for a while I decided to join, and I am glad I have become part of a great community. Without further ado, here is my entry!

Building Contest #2
House Name: Beach Dreams
Price: Furnished = $86,169 Unfurnished = $48,498
Lot Size: 30 x 30
Description: This beautiful elegant house is situated near the ocean to provide a beautiful resort like view and to make you the envy of your friends. This exquisite loft features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a butlers quarter, outdoor swimming pool and more. Purchase it now and become the owner of a truly unique house!
Content: A bit of every EP and SP
Location: 477 Sunnyside Blvd
Pictures with annotation:

Arial View of the house

Bedrooms and Butlers Quarters

Kitchen, Living and Dining room

back outdoors


Download Link - HERE.

[Lilygirl]

Sorry for the late answers to your questions, guys, I was away on holidays.

1) Your lot does not need to be built on sandy terrain or have the sandy terrain paint applied to it. Yes, this may be the first impression the name 'beach house' gives but it's not stated under "Other" as a requirement. I've added this to the rules for clarification.

2) I've removed the line about "beach views from the front of the lot" as it's just adding confusion instead of clarification as intended. So, just forget that that existed.

3) I've also re-worded the number of Sims requirement to hopefully make it more clear and less confusing. Your lot needs to have beds for a minimum of 3 Sims (any ages) plus a Butler, the Butler is an extra bed.

4) @ Joria: I added the link to your Swap Shop thread for your submission. The reason for creating the Swap Shop thread is to make it easier for people looking for houses to download, the Swap Shop is a more obvious spot to find download links and prevents people from needing to wade through each contest thread to find the link(s) they're looking for. The Swap Shop was created to provide a space for people to share their creations and we wanted to maintain that.

[Gogowars329]

Despite this contest being lots of fun it has caused me to be disappointed with myself. I used the cheapest bed for the first time.  
Contest Build #2
Name: Crimson Saforia 2br (A Butler’s Den) 3ba
Price Unfurnished: $69,132
Price Furnished: $99,551
Lot Size: 30 x 30
Suggested Lot Placement: 447 Sunnyside Blvd as it gets views from there
EP and SP Content: Ambitions, (Windows, Door, Bed, Dresser, Painting) Fast Lane, (Chair) Late Night, (Paintings, TV, Toilet, Sink, Side Table) Outdoor Living, (Outdoor Area, Decorations/Plants, Easel, Lights) Generations (Loft Bed, Video Game, Spiral Stairs)
Additional Content: A Butler’s Den with a deck. Great views from the outdoor areas, living room, master bedroom and butler’s den.
Description: A large home for a family of 3 and their butler. The rooms are coloured in Crimson and each bedroom have their own colour. The outdoor area has an eating area, kitchen, pool and small relaxing area. This home even has priceless views!
From the Curb:

Beautiful Outdoor Area:

Ground Floor:

First Floor: (Basically the Bedrooms)

Entrance:

Living/Dining/Kitchen:

Butler’s Den:

Decks:

2 of the Amazing Views
From the Outdoor Relaxing Area:

From the Master Bedroom:

Download Link: Here

[samoht04]

Please can we keep the Posts here to a minimum, we do not want extra posts cluttering up the Submissions part of the Thread. If you have any Questions please PM me and Lilygirl, if we feel they would benefit everyone else then we will make a post about it.

[Lilygirl]

Due to feedback, the requirement for a beach view as been added back in. All this means is that from inside the house, Sims must have a view of the beach from a window/deck/whatever. Sorry for being too hasty in deleting this requirement, I thought removing it would simply remove perceived confusion and not actually matter but I was wrong, my apologies.

[imaGleek]

I finished this house a will a go but since I'm such a procrastinater of course I forgot about it untill the last minute.

House Name: Ocean Side Reserve
Price: I'll get when I load up my game again
Lot Size: same as above
Description: This beautiful beach house has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, and a lovely ocean view from the backyard.
Content: Generations, Ambitons, and Outdoor living stuff
Free Store Content: http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:21368











Swap Shop link  [added by lilygirl]

[sydney511]

House Name: Palms Manor
Price: 55,133 furnished, 33,617 unfurnished
Lot Size: 30x20
Description: With it's beautiful view of the shore, Palms Manor is called "the sunniest in Sunset Valley", placed near the Ursines and Frios. It features a small pool, two decks, a hopscotch court, and a butler's quarters.
Content: World Adventures, Ambitions, Late Night, Generations, and the Toyota Prius v + Toyota Prius Eco + Celebration Pack freebie from the store. It's just for one or two plants, though.













Download Link: Here

I couldn't get the annoying boxes off, though!   My favorite part is the pool and decks!

[ratchie]

House Name Cosy beach house.
Lot size 20 by 30.
Cost furnished 59,233.

Description: This beautiful home has two bedrooms and one bath room plus room for a butler. There is a ground floor pool and spectacular beach views. There is an open plan living space on the first floor with floor to ceiling windows everyone will enjoy the stunning views no matter where they are.


The pool area.

A closer view.

Open plan living space.

The kitchen area.

Dining area plus study area with views of the beach.

Lounge area,again this has views of the beach.

Study area.

Birds eye view of the second floor.

Child or teens bedroom.

Double bedroom,bathroom and butlers room.

Download link http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=6864.msg142963#msg142963

Rachel

[Edited by lilygirl - download link now goes to your Swap Shop thread instead of back to this message.]

[caliban]

House Name: MIR Hacienda Palms
Price: $99,983 (on lot at 9 Sun Song Ave)
Lot Size: 20x30
Description: Two level home with a pool, patio and upper deck with beautiful views of the beach. The landscaping has a tropical feel that compliments the hacienda feel of the house. 3 Bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms plus a powder-room downstairs. An upstairs half bath that could be easily converted into a laundry room. Open plan living and dining area. Home office.

Content: WA,LN,Gen,HEL,TL,

Store: Grilled Cheese Painting: Sims Strike Back: http://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?productId=OFB-SIM3:19502&categoryId=11488&scategoryId=12343&pcategoryId=12341&ppcategoryId=12858

Swap Shop Link: Hacienda Palms Download


Pictures:
Exterior views, showing from the driveway and the patio and pool.




Floorplans. Downstairs has the butlers quarters, a half bath, the open plan living area and an office. Upstairs has two bedrooms, two full baths, plus a half-bath that could be easily converted into a laundry room. There is a broad deck upstairs for relaxing.



The downstairs living area and office.



The master bedroom:


The front (kids) bedroom and bathroom:



The lovely view from the upstairs deck: