Neighborhood by Neighborhood: Belladonna Cove

[pseudo_stories]

BELLADONNA COVE

It's been some time since I did much in the community, even though I've still been playing the game. While storytelling is still something I'm a little burnt out on, I still wanted to DO something. Recently, while messing around in a megahood, I was inspired to start this building project.

Each neighborhood has its own flavor and feel along with the unique sims and stories that populate them all. To me, each hood evokes a certain feel and I wanted to expand upon that with a series of houses inspired by each.

I really wanted to play with the mansard roofs that came with Mansion and Garden Stuff, so I began with Belladonna Cove. The neighborhood is designed with a variety of areas including an industrial or rundown section, but I tend to think of the richer families more. DeBateau, Rutherford, Cleveland, even the Cordial family all have an air of old money and style about them. I picture a refined, old neighborhood like you might see on the outskirts of Boston, where the money is only slightly older than the houses, but they keep up appearances.

• All houses are on flat 3x3 lots
• All houses are built for playability rather than just looks.
• This series was built with all expansions and stuff packs.
• Just Maxis, No CC was used (I despise downloading cc via lots).
• Every house has a basement storage area for bat boxes, sim blenders, pose boxes, etc.
• No driveways were placed, but each lot has room for one.
• Houses are minimally decorated - enough to provide inspiration, but not enough to annoy.
• All houses should be clean, but you should use clean installer anyway.

First Floor, Second Floor, Third Floor

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First Floor, Second Floor, Third Floor

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First Floor, Second Floor

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First Floor, Second Floor, Third Floor, Basement

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First Floor, Second Floor

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*NOTE: Feedback is welcome! If you ever discover a problem with a house I've built, please let me know.

Comments

[spyroeldragon]

This isn't really feedback, but these houses are lovely! Your floor plans are very practical, and not the least bit boring. (:

[pseudo_stories]

Thank you! :)

[morkmork.livejournal.com]

This is so awesome. I'm always looking for lots exactly the same as your specifications and I can't wait to see what else you put out! Thanks for sharing :D

[pseudo_stories]

You're welcome! I hope the houses work out well for you. :)

[rockabilly_autopsy]

I snagged #4-- plenty of room for one of my growing families and all their hobby stuff. First you had me at "flat 3x3 lots". Bumpy hilly lots look cool in pictures but to me are a pain in the tail to play. 3X3 is a nice size, any bigger and I tend to lose my sims!

[pseudo_stories]

I was really pleased with how much room #4 has with such a small footprint. And yeah, I like the way some lots look when built into the landscape, but they're really not good for filling out a neighborhood. 3x3 is a friend's standard house lot, and it seems to really work well, so that's what I've stuck with. I hope the house works out well for you!