Starlight Close Victorian

Starlight Close used to be the family home of the von Simmencrantz clan. However it is now up for sale because of the mysterious fate of it's most recent owner, professor Hans von Simmencrantz.

Hans von Simmencrantz was never an ordinary person. He was born as the only child of Alma von Simmencrantz, a world renowned painter, and Peter von Simmencrantz, a famous author. It was outright obvious Hans had inherited his parents' talents and abilities and then some more. He was a fast learner and had a curious mind. Ever since he learned to read, he became a frequent user of his father's extensive library. But most of all, he was fascinated by the stars and the far away planets.

As a young lad he was not interested in the things adolescents usually are. He did not care for girls, sports or any sort of regular amusements. He only wanted to use his telescope and gaze the sky. It was no surprise he chose physics and astronomy as his major in college. He graduated with outstanding grades and got a job as a science professor at Riverview grammar school. His parents had died and he lived a solitude and quiet life with only the housekeeper, Mrs Shallow, and the gardener, Mr Joy, as his company.

His passion for astronomy grew over the years. He started showing some peculiar behaviour the servants weren't able to ignore no matter how much they adored their master. It was evident Hans von Simmencrantz was becoming possessed by his search for knowledge. He spent more and more time alone in his study - browsing fervently through his books and maps, making some strange calculations and drawing odd blueprints nobody was able to make any sense of. Sometimes he wandered downstairs and turned on the television and gramophone, but not to listen to music or watch some relaxing programs. It was almost like he was searching some unknown frequencies or remote messages unheard to human ears.

He finally quit his job at the school and devoted all his time to his private research. Mrs Shallow was becoming increasingly worried. Her master hardly ate or slept and when he did, it was always alone in his study. The housekeeper kept carrying him trays of most delicious dishes, but he refused to even open the door. He became irritable and grouchy, he couldn't bare the company of others. Sometimes he drank too much and Mrs Shallow had to collect heaps of empty bottles outside the stody door. The only times professor von Simmencrantz came downstairs were to gaze through his precious telescope.

Then one evening the most bizarre thing happened. Professor von Simmencrantz disappeared. He was at his usual place in the garden, using the telescope and sketching some obscure diagrams in his notebook. Mrs Shallow later told the investigators that she and the gardener were having a cup of tea at the kitchen when they heard some strange noises, a distant rumble they thought was the thunder approaching. There was also a brief flash of blue light, like a lightning. Mrs Shallow was in a hurry to get the laundry inside before the rain and she rushed outside noticing professor von Simmencrantz was nowhere to be seen. It was not the only suspicious thing – all the crops at Mr Joy's garden had strangely burned to acid smelling ashes. The housekeeper became anxious and called the police.

Hans von Simmenctrantz was never found. There were no clues whatsoever. For a moment it was considered he had simply ran off. But how could he without any of his personal possessions? He would never abandon his research, and all his luggage was neatly stored at the shed. It was almost like the earth – or the skies - had somehow swallowed him. There was nothing the police could do and no indication of crime of any sorts. Professor von Simmencrantz was just gone, almost like he never had existed in the first place. All they found was a dirty notebook near the abandoned telescope.

For months the loyal servants waited for his return but eventually they had to seal the house and move on. Hans von Simmencrantz left no heirs, his only legacy was his mysterious research and the wild rumours circulating his sudden disappearance. The story ends with Mrs Shallows wishful words: ”I hope he is with the stars now. I hope he finally found what he was so desperately looking for.” Who knows, maybe he did. Stranger things have happened after all.

The cottage is decorated with an overstuffed Victorian style with warm colours of autumn: Green, gold, cream and orange/red. The main building offers:
1st floor: Entrance hall, kitchen, formal dining, living room, bathroom
2nd floor: Master bedroom, second bedroom, nursery, bathroom, hallway
3rd floor: Study, storage space, servant chamber, bathroom, hallway

Outside is a garden shed, used as storage space and recreational room. The shed can easily be converted to a garage, guest house etc. The cottage is surrounded by a lush and little overgrown garden, also an orchard is included (no crops though).

Price unfurnished: § 98 516
Price furnished: § 196 140

Word of Warning: I have again used a LOT of custom content. (I apologize the inconvenience it causes. I like to try to create as atmospheric and detailed lots as I can, and it feels impossible - and no fun - without custom content. CC just adds so much to the game, the base game content was very limiting and mostly just copied from the Sims 2 anyway.)

EA Sims Store Stuff

Storybook Set
Commodious Commode
Superlative Sofa
Divine Divan
Duke's Dining Table
Statue of an Unknown Seamstress
In The Park by Awalck
Brass Candelabrum
Romantique Table Lamp
Romantique Floor Mirror
Romantique Dresser
Country Mansion Curtains
Romantique Overstuffed Armchair

Regal Living Set
Window of All-Knowing
Victorian Double Window
Archibald Door
Johan Door Plus
Johan Arch
Archibald Arch
Washington's Fireplace Deluxe
Secret Stash by Marble Ash
Victorious Coffee Table
Retronator Stove
Superior Pedestal Sink
Advantageous Washstand
B. Harvard's Water Collection Set
Dominique's Dominate Globe
Loitering Luggage
Mirror of Truth
Cutkelvin's Loveseat
Victorian Kerosene Wall Lamp
Extra Exquisite Ceiling Light
Ruby's Grand Dresser
Morris Wide Curtain
Morris Curtain
Eleanor Chaise Lounge
Victoria Dining Chair
Pallas Bookshelf
Penelope Bed
Neville Bathtub
Not-A-Street Floor Lamp

Steampunk Set
Open Gears Wall Clock
Dulcinea Guitar
Galileo’s Observer
Anachronism VCT
Model Simoetrope
Greaves' Writing Set
The Benet Phonograph
Stelevision Model V1

Harvest Bounty Set
Harvest Bounty

Wordly Goodies Set
The Traveler's Choice Hat Box (Round Version)
The Traveler's Choice Hat Box (Box Version)

Animals Abound Set
Wilderness Crib
Anna's Living Chair
Peter's Safari Mobile
Bryan and Angela
Triple Animal Collection

Castle Set
Treasures of the Realm Chest

Bayside Set
Ray's Shades

Lightbulb Sconce

MTS 3 Stuff

1950 Ford F 1 Pick-Up Truck by Fresh-Prince
Clutter, Lovely Clutter by BabaYaga
Creeping Ivy by lemoncandy
Garage Clutter by Fresh-Prince
Flowered tissue boxes by Nan
Artsy-Fartsy Clutter by BabaYaga
Mucha Painting Set II by Martine
Good Old Plants by lemoncandy
Recolorable Decorative Plates and Custom Patterns by BabaYaga
3 more plants by lemoncandy
Study Clutter by lemoncandy
Calla Lillies by cameranutz2
Scents of the World by damnedcitizen
Getting messy by lemoncandy
3 Recolours of Perfume Bottles by damnedcitizen
Trees Of Sunset Valley by lemoncandy
Grungy Victorian patterns by robokitty
Faded & Filthy Florals patterns by robokitty
A Stair for Every Sim by Srikandi

Sims Trastos Stuff

Eggs, deco, cafe
Bathroom deco
Ironing, bedroom, entrance
Broom, spade, drying-place, pot milk, rocking chair, basket
Stairs and fruit basket

Garden of Shadows Stuff

Old World Maps by moOose
Come by the Hills Paintings by Gelydh

Random Stuff

Louis Wain Anthro Cats paintings by robokitty
Kitchen Clutter Conversion by Infusorian
Kitchen Clutter Pans by Infusorian
Basket Conversion by Infusorian

Thank you to every custom content artist - there is no way any house of mine could look half as good without your wonderful creations!

Lot Size: 3x4
Lot Price: 196140