My latest build is a residential lot modeled after the real life estate Waddesdon Manor found in Buckinghamshire, England. It was built for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in the style of a French Renaissance chateau, and today it is one of the most visited destinations of the National Trust.

On a 64x64 lot and at a whopping 1.1 million simoleons my recreation features:

9 bedrooms including a nursery
7 bathrooms
3 sitting rooms
Library
Gym
Formal Garden
Pool House
Large Kitchen with Pantry and nectar cellar
3rd Party CC free and pretty clouds not included

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The lot download page does not list all of the store items found in this lot (only one item is shown). Here's the complete list (wow, I didn't expect it to be this long):

Alistair Armchair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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All Dolled Up Curtains - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Antique Chronometer - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Aphrodite's End Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Archibald Door - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Bamboozled End Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Beautiful Forest by Pigula Photography - http://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?scategoryId=1
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The Benet Phonograph - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Brass Candelabrum - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Celestial Serenity Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Clean Comfort Toilet - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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The Complete Castle by Castle Kits, Inc. - http://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?productId=OFB
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Country Carved Dining Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Country Carved Tableware Cabinet - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Country Mansion Curtains - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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C.U. Mirror - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Decorative Curtains - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Divided Partition - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Divine Divan - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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The Don Pedro Fireplace - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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The Dramatic Palm - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Eleanor Chaise Lounge - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Elite Efflorescence - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Fancy Double Door - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Feathered Table Sculpture - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Flambeaux Wall Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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F.L. Dining Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Flower Tower - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Foyer Frills - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Golden Woman of Prosperity - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Gothique Curtain - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Gothique Dining Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Gothique Dining Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Greaves' Writing Set - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Hitting on all Sixes Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Imperfect Globular End Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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In The Park by Awalck - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Jazz Me Up! Photo Series - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Kumquats of Prosperity - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Larger than Life Party Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Love to Love You Love-lounge - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Marvelous Mirror - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Mirror of Truth - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
:18132&categoryId=&scategoryId=11528&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId
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Moelleux Living Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Moelleux Sofa with Carved Apron - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
:23115&categoryId=&scategoryId=11514&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId
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Morris Curtain - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
:18112&categoryId=&scategoryId=11529&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId
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Neville Bathtub - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
:18104&categoryId=&scategoryId=11532&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId
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Not-A-Street Floor Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Octagonal End Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Olde Simogany Desk - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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On the Up and Up Ceiling Light - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Oval Gothique Painting - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Pallas Bookshelf - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Pastoral Perfection Stove - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
:23116&categoryId=&scategoryId=11536&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId
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Pastoral Practical Kitchen Shelf - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Pedro Estate Arch II - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Pedro Estate Chandelier - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Pedro Estate Door II - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Perfect Privacy Screen - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Porcelain Tub - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Regal Repose - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Romantique Chaise - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
:17030&categoryId=&scategoryId=11512&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId
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Romantique Dining Chair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Romantique Double Bed - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Romantique Dresser - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Romantique Floor Mirror - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Romantique Overstuffed Armchair - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Romantique Table Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Romantique Telephone Table - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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The Royales Window - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Rustic Hanging Basket - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Secret Stash by Marble Ash - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Starlight Satellite Chandelier - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Superior Pedestal Sink - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Superlative Sofa - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Surreal Grilled Cheese Painting - http://store.thesims3.com/setsProductDetails.html?categoryId=&s
categoryId=12343&index=0&productId=OFB-SIM3:19502&pcategoryId=
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Terra - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Velvet Seclusion - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Victorian Double Window - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Victorian Kerosene Lamp - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Washington's Fireplace Deluxe - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Whodunnit Curtains - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
:17049&categoryId=&scategoryId=11529&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId
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Window of All-Knowing - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
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Zirconium Chandelier - http://store.thesims3.com/productDetail.html?productId=OFB-SIM3
:33072&categoryId=&scategoryId=11549&pcategoryId=&ppcategoryId
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Wow.

I've been looking forward to the finished product for a while now. I am speechless. This is amazing! I can't believe that was made with the Sims. I can't even pick a favorite part, because every thing about it is spectacular! Fantastic job, jisgr8!

jisgr8 wrote:My latest build is a residential lot modeled after the real life estate Waddesdon Manor found in Buckinghamshire, England. It was built for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in the style of a French Renaissance chateau, and today it is one of the most visited destinations of the National Trust.

On a 64x64 lot and at a whopping 1.1 million simoleons my recreation features:


Download
Picture Tour

I swear... you don't just create a building , you create art. The attention to detail is amazing. I recommend

I opened this thread and saw the pictures and was like, "Oh no, it's another one of those people who post real life pictures that aren't really Sim houses." But then I looked a little closer and saw that it was real Sim house, than I said "HOLY COW!" Moooo. This house is phenomenal! I have seen your preview pictures on your page and have really been looking forward to it! Bravo! Bravo indeed!

Just one question... the store items are no problem, but is it CC free?

I'm pretty sure "stunning" doesn't adequately cover it! One little old rec just doesn't seem sufficient, but it's all I got.

singgoutloudx - Thanks. I'm thrilled you like the place

lovingreds - That is so kind of you to say. Thank you for the rec.

jtman - Thanks for the wonderful compliment. I hope the faux clouds didn't throw you off. And no 3rd party cc was used. I originally intended to include cc patterns that improved the realism a bit, but the exchange didn't like the lot so I redid the whole thing with game patterns.

k2m1too - That's more than I could ask for thank you

I've been following the development of this one, so I was pleasantly surprised when it popped up on the exchange this morning. As always, great attention to detail. I can't imagine how long such a massive lot must have taken you.

Quick question: How did you get your outdoor photos to look so nice (in terms of lighting and skybox)? Even with the highest graphics settings, I can't seem to replicate it, so I'm assuming some image editing is going on there, or is there a way to get that effect ingame that I haven't tried?

I saw this go up on the exchange last night. Absolutely incredible J! I DRF'd then, it's stunning!

It's really amazing. I'm not sure how you pulled this off by your self. I love everything about it. I'll recommend it and add it to my favorites. I might download, but I don't think I got half those store items.

A job well done!

kquinn1990

J , this is jaw-droppingly stunning! What a fabulous job you've done. I've recommended it and added it to my favorites folder.

Wow! Love everything about it. A DRF from me.

J, I saw this on the exchange last night and was just amazed by the pics in the covershot. It is massively astounding and so detailed. My mind is blown. DRF!

This is stunning. Too bad I don't have all those items. Otherwise I would of downloaded it quicksmart. Well done on another jaw-dropping piece of art!

This is absolutely amazing! I can't even imagine how long it took you to build. I love the pool house and the library! Definitely a Rec, and I wish I could download, but I don't have WA installed