Author Topic: Building Contest 7, 2011 - A European Classic, Comments (Read 14647 times)

samoht04 · « **on:** November 19, 2011, 07:06:02 AM »

Building Contest 7 – A European Classic

You must read the Rules and Instructions Thread first, if you haven't already. Updates have been made.

Your Task:
To build a European house worthy of style and class, of course you can show off...

Specifications:

Minimum number of Beds: For 2 Sims (any ages) plus 1 Butler (total of 3 Sims). (Do not add any Sims)
Budget: $100,000, you don't have to spend it all.
Lot Size: Up to 40x40

Optional Specifications:

Think along any of these lines - European, Family, Showy, Stylish, Classic, Victorian, English, French, Italian, German, Eastern European, Spanish etc.!

Contest Status: Open for Comments

Contest Start Date: 12:00am, Sunday, November 20, 2011
Contest End Date: 11:59pm, Saturday, December 3, 2011

Do not post any comments or compliments in this Thread until the Contest is closed, any Questions please PM samoht04 and lilygirl.

How to post your entry?
When you post your entry you need to have a name for your House/Lot, it can be as imaginative as you want, you also have to describe your entry, imagine you are trying to sell it to someone, you will need pictures, a maximum of 10 although you can have less, you need to post the Lot size and the price of your entry, this is an example of how you lay it out:

House Name:
Price:
Lot Size:
Description:
Content:
Pictures with annotation:
Swap Shop Thread Link:

For information on how to upload to the Swap Shop and upload Screenshots, See the Rules and Instructions Thread.

Current Entries: - Listed by Date of Entry and Approval

ratchie - Villa Sundance
messdnys - Petite Migonne
SassySimmer - An Italian Vineyard
Anushka - Charming Country Cottage
Ausette - Red Tile Villa
Gheez - La Zanahoria
Schipperke - Red Brick Residence
ZapKid - Rustle Manor
Lynley1248 - Mayfield

If you have any questions about the contests then please PM - samoht04 or lilygirl, with your questions!

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samoht04 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 19, 2011, 07:08:44 AM »

I'm sorry it is a few days late, I've not been able to post it due to personal issues but here it is! You'll still get the same amount of time to complete this Contest. Contest 8 will stick to the original schedule and so will overlap slightly with the end of this one. Sorry again for those of you who were waiting for the Contest to be posted. You can start tomorrow when the Contest begins.

Twinmum · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2011, 04:22:51 AM »

Can we start this yet? It says 'Not running' in the first post.

Norma

samoht04 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2011, 02:36:19 PM »

Quote from: Twinmum on November 21, 2011, 04:22:51 AM

Can we start this yet? It says 'Not running' in the first post.

Norma

Sorry and yes of course you can! For future reference the moment it becomes unlocked it is open, even if I forget to change that.

ratchie · « **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2011, 11:51:34 AM »

Villa Sundance.
Lot size:30 by 40.
EP and SP used:Base game,ambitions,late night,generations,world adventures.Plus all current stuff packs.
Furnished:98,360.
Unfurnished:Around about 65,000.

Welcome to a world where the sun always shines and you can spend your days in blissfully perfect surroundings like this stunning villa.There are two rooftop patio areas with one having a hot tub your parties are sure to be a big hit,The property is decorated throughout in calming shades of orange and cream.This neutral palette ensures that all furniture will suit this lovely home. We recommend this home for people without children as we see it as a house for socialising and throwing many a party.

roof top hot tub dare you bare all and skinny dip.

On the ground floor you will find a music room.

There is also a large living room which has also has a reading nook.

There is a large kitchen because after all that is where everyone always ends up at parties.

The ground floor also includes room for a butler as you can see from this overhead plan of the house.

Upstairs there are two double bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms.

One of the bedrooms has a large walk in closet.

There is off road parking and the price of the property includes this sports car.

http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,7902.0.html

messdnys · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2011, 02:46:09 PM »

House name: Petite Mignonne
Price: $91,038
Lot size: 20x30
Description: A classic and stylish 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom French villa with a courtyard, pool, and fireplace
Content: Expansions - Ambitions, Late Night, and Pets

Here is the front of the entire house. There is a courtyard with a pool, and two entries into the house. The door on the left leads to the foyer/living area; the other to the dining area. We'll go through the foyer first.

Here is the foyer/ main living area. It is a large open room that features two bookshelves, a fireplace and a grand piano (which isn't in this picture but we will see it in a second) to the right and staircase leading to the second floor. Notice the wine and candle on the end table which will provide for nice ambience when relaxation is desired:

Here is the main floor bathroom (that is to the left of the living area):

In the living area, as we turn to the left, we see the staircase more fully and the grand piano:

We'll now go past the piano to the right, and come to the dining area. It is the simplest room, allowing for the family to focus on sharing meals together and conversing in this naturally bright room (the outside door to the dining room is behind us):

The dining room leads to the fully functional and quaint kitchen:

We'll now go up the stairs and see the master bedroom at the end of the hallway:

The top floor bathroom is to the left of the master bedroom and differs from the first floor bathroom in that it is slightly smaller, but features shelving:

Next to the bathroom, on the left, is the second bedroom. This could be the butler's room, depending on your preference. It is lavishly decorated and features a mirror:

From there we'll go to the last room in the house, the third bedroom, which could also be the butler's room. It is not as intricate, but contains a canvas for the artist in the house:

http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,7924.0.html

SassySimmer · « **Reply #6 on:** November 26, 2011, 07:16:22 AM »

An Italian Vineyard

Size: 30x30
Cost: 99,699 furnished
Content: All expansions and stuffs
Store Content: FREE Eco Pack, Havest Bounty and Cellar Arch
Description:

This wonderful Italian Vineyard compromises of 4 floors. There is a basement, ground, first and second. It is a 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom traditional Italian house with a Vineyard, horse box and guest house. As you can see from the pictures below there is two parking spaces to the front of the house.

The Vinyard

The Guest House

Basement - in the basement there is the bulter's quarters, the nectar making machines and stocks and the laundry room.

The groung floor - living room with office, party dining room and party room.

First floor - Master bedroom and bathroom with Jacuzzi on the patio. Kitchen and patio eating area.

Second floor - Music room, easel and telescope for the warm evenings

This Vineyard would be perfect for a young couple who want to be self employed and throw the most awesome parties in the Neighbourhood. You could be the fabulous owner of this house all you have to do it click the link!!

Anushka · « **Reply #7 on:** November 26, 2011, 09:20:23 AM »

Charming Country Cottage 2br, 2ba

Size: 30x30
Cost: 99.599$
Content: WA, Amb, LN, Gen and Pets, HELS and OLSP.
Download link: Here.
Description: This charming country house appeal with it's elegance and warmth of the country life. Master bedroom will elate your mood with it's warm and floral details while other bedroom is open to your own personal touch. There are plenty of rooms in the house, including a library, gaming room, large central seating area with fireplace, large dining room as well as fully equiped kitchen. Fenced yard is ready for your garden, or to be turned into safe playground, for you child or pet, or both.

As you can see, rooms are well organised and if you decide to start a family there is plenty of room for many children to grow up happy:)

Master bedroom, luxurius bathroom, and hints of other bedroom and gaming room:

Dinning room and central living area with fireplace:

Second restaurated bathroom, library/working room and large kitchen. Quality washing and drying machines included, as well as buckets if you decide to buy fresh milk from neighbors.

Make shore to take a better look at this house before making your mind. Cheers!

Ausette · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2011, 09:37:32 AM »

Red Tile Villa, by Ausette

Lot Type: Residential, 2 br 3 ba
Lot Size: 40 x 40
Cost when placed on 40 x 40 lot: $99,884 ($66,423 unfurnished)
Contains Ambitions, Generations, Late Night and World Adventures content

Nothing says "luxury" like an extravagant mansion for two. This spectacular Spanish-themed villa boasts butler's facilities, spacious rooms, a swimming pool and a spa.

Can be downloaded on its main thread, here.

Gheez · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2011, 05:10:13 PM »

House Name: La Zanahoria

Price: £99,267 (furnished on 30x30 plot), £65,074 (unfurnished), £97,457 (furnished excluding plot)
Lot Size: 30x30

Description: 1 bed, 1 bedsit, 4 baths, living room, kitchen/diner, indoor gym, study, swimming pool, veg garden/orchard, 2 parking spaces

Content: World Adventures, Ambitions, Late Night, Generations, Pets / v 10.0.96.013017

Hola and welcome to La Zanahoria. May I say how good you're looking today. That top you're wearing is gorgeous, so becoming. Ah, but let me not waste your precious time with idle chit chat, please let me introduce you to La Zanahoria: a spacious dwelling designed by the late, great, Spanish designer, Juan Der Fool during his senile period. This spacious, faux Spanish folly has much to offer the discerning, worthy buyer. Come, let me show you around:

The side elevation shows the proprotions of the house and offers parking for large vehicle by the side of a soothing fountain, whilst the path leads you lusciously around to...

The rear elevation. I'll let you linger for a moment to imagine yourselves lazing by the pool or relaxing in the shaded area if it should get too warm, before leading you right around to...

The other side elevation, where there is the beginnings of a small vegetable garden and specialised fruit orchard. The side door provides easy access to the kitchen area and the unsightly but necessary rubbish bin is hidden by a trellis. Let's go back to the path and round to the front...

Another parking space and another fountain and, from here, you get a superb view of Juan Der Fool's folly, the inaccessible topmost floor of this fabulous house.

Let's go inside now, underneath the beautifuly scented pergola that frames the front entrance.

Yes, it does take your breath away. This is a wonderfully, light and airy hallway, looking up it's as if you can see for miles. Come stand with me on the messanine landing and just gaze. Did you notice the tiles? Juan Der Fool believed that licking them would help to improve one's night vision, hence the name of the house. I see your raised eyebrow. It is said that many an eyebrow was raised during his final years. So sad.. but come, let me show you the floor plan and you will see that this fine architect was worthy of his name.

The uppper floor. This fine floor, where you are standing, has room for a fusball table, should you so desire, and doors leading off to a shower room, the master bedroom with its ensuite and a computerised study area with integral balcony. Perfect for viewing the stars and painting the moon, whatever the weather.

The lower floor. The triple aspect main living area runs the length of the house and has direct access to the swimming pool and rear garden. There's also a door into your personal gymnasium, with its own little shower room. And, as you can see, there's a large kitchen diner and, just off the kitchen area, access to the butler's bedsit with its ensuite bathroom. Let's go back downstairs now.

The living area. Do you play chess? Or do you prefer to imagine fixing yourself a drink and relaxing whilst watching the impressive high definition television? Come walk with me, under the covered veranda area, and into the kitchen/diner.

Sit down here, on the comfortable chairs, at the table. I have a contract for your perusal and a pen. There's the dotted line...

Download Link

Schipperke · « **Reply #10 on:** November 27, 2011, 01:05:49 PM »

Red-Brick Residence

Furnished: $99,765
Unfurnished: $62,659

2 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths

Lot size: 30 x 30

Content: Everything except Late Night. Also includes items from the Earth Day free store set.

View from the street:

Overhead view of top floor, with the Butler's room and bathroom on the left and the master bedroom, bath and art room on the right. Also shows the third bedroom for future development.

Overhead view of main floor, showing the living room/study in the foreground, kitchen and dining room in the back, and the 3-car garage at the upper left.

My Simself testing the cooking facilities:

She really didn't feel like eating, but she went and sat in the dining room anyway and enjoyed the beautifully decorated moodlet. I don't know why some of the carpet tiles show lighter than the rest as they're all the grey ones. I think it must be from the overhead light.

Trying out the master bathroom:

Checking out the butler's television:

Browsing the internet:

Painting on the balcony:

Link: http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,7982.0.html

samoht04 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2011, 03:43:59 AM »

The Contest closes today at 11:59pm at your Local Time! If you are still wanting to participate then now is the time to finish building and upload it!

samoht04 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2011, 06:04:10 PM »

Joria's Entry has been disqualified due to the use of a Store Item, it can still be found and downloaded here if you wish to see or comment on it as it is no longer under the rules of the Contest.

ZapKid · « **Reply #13 on:** December 03, 2011, 08:33:48 PM »

I was going to do a witty commentary, but I just got back from a sleepover and am too lazy.

Name: Rustle Manor
Lot Size: 25x25
Cost: 99,775 (Might be a little off?)
Expansion/Stuff: Ambitions, Late Night, Generations and High-End Loft.
Store: None

Photos:

Front

Back

Living/Foyer/Kitchen

Bathroom

1st Floor as a whole

Butler Room

Master Bedroom

Download here.

Lynley1248 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2011, 12:59:02 AM »

House Name: Mayfield
Price: $97,756
Lot Size: 30x40
Description:
Content: All Eps, HELS, OLS
Link: http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,8051.msg161609.html#msg161609

This two-story, European-inspired home boasts spacious rooms, hardwood flooring, and a two-story foyer. With 3 bedrooms, a butler suite, and 2 full and 2 half baths, there is plenty of room for either a couple or large family. The dining and living rooms each have a cozy fireplace while the master suite has a large, luxurious private bath.