Atherton House
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Created by ejnarts1
Uploaded: 8th Oct 2009 at 8:09 PM
Updated: 10th Oct 2009 at 4:14 PM
Updated: 10th Oct 2009 at 4:14 PM
Atherton House
I came upon this house plan from a lovely lot created by sarah*rose. I contacted her and with her permission I created my own version. I fell in love with the house when I saw it. Even though man-made, all that nature, the pond, surrounding the home- I'm a sucker for that; the way something man-made can compliment nature and not overwhelm or smother it creates a wonderful harmony and aesthetic.
Located on the peninsula south of Sim Francisco, this house features mature landscaping and a sim-made pond that the owners would like to preserve. The previous owners wanted the home to be a private retreat that maximizes the drama of the pond. Large sliding glass doors open directly to the pond and terrace. This house creates a special place for any sim, making this main residence feel like a vacation retreat.
Features:
2 (or 3) bedrooms
large pond and terrace
separate pool house & master bedroom
wide open floor plan
lush landscaping
Custom Content Shopping List:
Objects NOT Included:
4ESF_ outdoor1 lounger by 4eversimfantasy
Modern Rugs Galore by Nengi65
1 Story Waterfall by Tiggy027
NOT Included BUT RECOMMENDED:
Opera Modular Sofa by blake_boy
Kitchen Basic Set by buggybooz
The Shakerlicious Kitchen Set - Recolors by buggybooz
Kitchen Basic - 5 Recolors by buggybooz
Wall Window Set BASIC by Numenor
Metro Window Set by Tiggy027
Landscaping:
Verdant Velvet - Garden Greens by buggybooz
Shrubby Shrubs by HystericalParoxysm
Green Leafy Outdoor Shrub by khakidoo
Birch Tree Shrubby Set by khakidoo
Pond Border Stones by macarossi
Waterfall Rocks by marvine
Things You Should Know
-Most of the objects were placed with the "snapobjects" cheat. All of them function properly but, probably better NOT to mess with them.
-lara9taylor, Nengi65 and Neveah223 have all retired so, their objects are "a la carte" and don't include the whole set.
-The windows on the second level may appear blanked out when you enter the lot. To fix this type in the cheat "individualroofslopeangle 15" and pressing the CNTRL & OPTION keys simultaneously (in roof mode) click on the main house's rear roof or master bedroom's roof section facing the pond.
NOTE: I've included the necessary recolors in a separate file- "Atherton House Recolors". Please download and install in your EA Games > Sims 2 > Downloads folder before installing and entering the lot.
I hope you enjoy this lot as much as I enjoyed creating it.
Lot Size: 3x4
Lot Price: just over $143K
Custom Content Included:
- bathroom bliss by HugeLunatic
- "Sims1 Nostalgia" Office Chair - beige recolor by Ailias
- "Sims1 Nostalgia" Office Chair by Ailias
- Edge Smoother Gray by Ailias
- Castanoga Wall Cabinet by CTNutmegger
- Natural Bath Walls & Floors - Cairo by lara9taylor
- Natural Bath Walls & Floors - Indigo by lara9taylor
- L9T Gravel with Grass by lara9taylor
- better buy bronze tile by Kate
- The Cruise by Kate
- L9T Barely There Shower by lara9taylor
- L9T Barely There Shower - Brass Recolor by lara9taylor
- L9T Barely There Shower - Silver Recolor by lara9taylor
- L9T Bathroom Walls - Gray by lara9taylor
- Limber Timber Deck Flooring - Beige by Neveah223
- Oaktowne Classic Extendable Arch Side by tbudgett
- Oaktowne Classic Extendable Arch Top Str by tbudgett
- Hardwood Floors - Dark by TheKrillsta
- Secret Garden 02 by Margierytka
- Trawka Nr 3 by Margierytka
- No. UL07 | Part of the Rolf Logan Urban Loft Collection - Village by Xtian
- No. UL34 | Part of the Rolf Logan Urban Loft Collection - Lancaster Blue by Xtian
Additional Credits:
A very special Thanks to sarah*rose
And thank you to all the creators of custom content
Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
Atherton House REC.zip
Size: 99.5 KB · Downloads: 1,745 · 8th Oct 2009 |
99.5 KB | 1,745 | 8th Oct 2009 | |||||
Atherton House.zip
Size: 2.28 MB · Downloads: 2,705 · 8th Oct 2009 |
2.28 MB | 2,705 | 8th Oct 2009 | |||||
For a detailed look at individual files, see the Information tab. |
Key:
- - File was updated after upload was posted
Install Instructions
Basic Download and Install Instructions:
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Install: Double-click on the .sims2pack file to install its contents to your game. The files will automatically be installed to the proper location(s).
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Install: Double-click on the .sims2pack file to install its contents to your game. The files will automatically be installed to the proper location(s).
- You may want to use the Sims2Pack Clean Installer instead of the game's installer, which will let you install sims and pets which may otherwise give errors about needing expansion packs. It also lets you choose what included content to install. Do NOT use Clean Installer to get around this error with lots and houses as that can cause your game to crash when attempting to use that lot. Get S2PCI here: Clean Installer Official Site.
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
Also Thanked - Users who thanked this download also thanked:
by Twi
Packs Needed
Other Information
Number of bedrooms:
– 2 Bedrooms
Custom Content Included:
– Build and Buy Mode Content
: Furniture, decorations, etc.
Furnishings:
– Fully Furnished
: Lot is completely decked out in furnishings
Special Flags:
– Not Applicable
Tags
#modern, #nature, #pond, #open layout
Packs Needed
Base Game | |
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Sims 2 |
Expansion Pack | |
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University | |
Nightlife | |
Open for Business | |
Pets | |
Seasons | |
Bon Voyage |
Stuff Pack | |
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Family Fun | |
Glamour Life |
RE: My Real Estate. No sub-prime mortgages.
I've retired from MTS and the Sims 2. Please enjoy these builds/creations for your Sims however you see fit, save taking credit for them yourself. I've had fun. I hope you do as well. And thanks for your support.
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