1920's Vintage Home Design ~ 2B/1B English Cottage, 46th in the Series
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Uploaded: 13th May 2020 at 7:11 PM
Updated: 18th Jan 2024 at 8:13 PM
Updated: 18th Jan 2024 at 8:13 PM
The forty-sixth house in my "1920s Series" - inspired by 62 Beautiful Vintage Home Designs from the 1920s - is the "Carstairs," a two bedroom English Cottage. It is a charming house of stucco and brick, with a blue roof. It has a spacious living room and dining room - great for entertaining - and a nice sized yard. The basement is huge! You can customize it easily for whatever you need to use it for. The kitchen is conveniently laid out and features an upgraded appliance package. I hope your sims will enjoy living here!
I made two changes to this floor plan. One, I left out the Murphy bed and use it's closet space for a bar alcove. Second, I took out the linen and pantry closets along the South kitchen wall and changed that area to a hallway - so now you don't have to go through the kitchen to get from the living room to the bathroom or bedrooms. Each bedroom has a large closet; sims don't really need 'linen' closets do they?
Please scroll through all the above pictures to see everything this house has to offer. Furniture includes a double bed, nightstands with alarm clock, two closets, and a dining set. All appliances, plumbing and lighting are included. The telephone is located in the "booth"/alcove in front Hall, as the original plans indicate. The front door is burglar alarmed. The range and fireplace have smoke alarms.
This is a clean copy of this house/lot; no sim has ever lived here. The package has been cleaned with Mootilda's Clean Installer. Pictures were taken with Invisible Fire Alarms in place, but the lot is packaged without that mod. So, you will see the fire alarm over the range in the kitchen and over the fireplace in the living room. Pictures were also taken with the Invisible Driveway, but the lot is not packaged with it. I highly recommend both invisifying options! .
There is parking for two vehicles - one in the garage, and one on the gravel driveway.
CC list - used but NOT included - so, GO get it:
- Unlevel Wall - #90 by Numenor @ MTS2 - used to fix wonky wall issues. Some people weren't sure how to install this wall... Click the info button down below to see how I did it
- Lifestyle Build Bundle - It's the second link in the top post - extracted from Lifestyle Stories by Argon @ MATY. Many of the wallpapers used in this 1920s series come from this bundle.
- Colonial/Oaktown Door REC in Madeira by iCad @ MTS2
- Belhooven Maroo Window REC in EACherry by Amythestfenix @ Sims2Artists
...and I highly recommend getting:
- Invisible Smoke Alarm by pfish @ MTS2
- Invisible Driveway by Sophie-David @ MTS2
Custom Content Included:
- Brasserie/OpenMe Door 1on2T by Leesester/LeeFish @ MTS2
- Colonial Door Inside Double by Leesester/LeeFish @ MTS2
- Manor Roof REC14 - Prussian Blue by Honeywell (HW) @ MTS2
- Belhooven Add On Window Set by MaryLou @ MTS2
- Round Attic Window 2T by keoni @ keoni-chan.tumblr
Standard mods I use that are not necessary nor included - but were probably used whilst building/photo-ing/prepping this house for upload...
If you need help installing Numenor's Unlevel Wall #90, click this info button:
If you don't already have it, go get and install the Scriptorium by Numenor - it makes it super easy to install Modular Stairs, Fireplaces, Custom Walls, Lights/lamp mods (You can read about the what/why/how of it on his post) To sum up - all these items use scripts to work properly in the game - and that means they have an extra .txt file along with the regular .package file. And, you don't just dump it all into your Downloads folder. Once you install the Scriptorium, it will install all the other stuff for you.
Then - go get 90_UnleveledWall also by Numenor. (This wall is amazing!) Numenor cautions on his post that some people have experienced problems with this wall; but, I've used it since he first released it in 2006, and I have NEVER had a problem with it - I've used it through various EP/SP disc installs on XP, Vista, 7, 8, and now on Windows 10 with UC.
Unpack the zip file and find two items:
90_UnleveledWall.txt
90_UnleveledWall.package
In your DL folder, find the Scriptorium shortcut labeled "Scriptorium_Walls-Fences-Arches" and drop the .txt file into it.
(If you open the shortcut, you'll see it's path goes to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection\Double Deluxe\Base\TSData\Res\Catalog\Scripts\Scriptorium_Walls-Fences-Arches - if you have the UC)
Numenor advises that you put BOTH the .txt and the .package in the shortcut folder. However, my 90_UnleveledWall.package file is in my documents/Downloads/zHacks folder - always has been, and, like I said, I've never had a problem with it.
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I use Niol/Moi's Roof Shader for brighter roofs
And, HW/Honeywell's A Little Greyer: Roof Trim Defaults
Then, if it's a Bespoke Roof recolor - it will be THESE adjusted versions by The Llama Park/Tumblr that you see used in the pictures.
(However, what you get in the packaged file, will either be the plain EA roof or the straight, un-modified Bespoke roof from the set here on MTS2.)
Maranatah's White Wall Top texture replacement
Moo's Turn On/Off Lights
Menaceman's Lunatech Lighting Fix
BeosBoxBoy's no-red-pause-mod
Nopke's Go Under Spiral Stairs mod for proper spiral stair usage
And, of course, everyone needs Numenor's CEP and SEP!
I also use FRAPs to take in-game pictures, and PhotoShop to clean/collage said pictures.
And, I highly recommend using gummilutt's Invisible Medicine Cabinet to add features to any mirror - as per her policy, it's not used or included in this lot.
Lot Size: 2x3
Lot Price (furnished): $56,123
Additional Credits:
Thank you EAxis for this wonderful game
And, MTS2 for this terrific website!
I made two changes to this floor plan. One, I left out the Murphy bed and use it's closet space for a bar alcove. Second, I took out the linen and pantry closets along the South kitchen wall and changed that area to a hallway - so now you don't have to go through the kitchen to get from the living room to the bathroom or bedrooms. Each bedroom has a large closet; sims don't really need 'linen' closets do they?
Please scroll through all the above pictures to see everything this house has to offer. Furniture includes a double bed, nightstands with alarm clock, two closets, and a dining set. All appliances, plumbing and lighting are included. The telephone is located in the "booth"/alcove in front Hall, as the original plans indicate. The front door is burglar alarmed. The range and fireplace have smoke alarms.
This is a clean copy of this house/lot; no sim has ever lived here. The package has been cleaned with Mootilda's Clean Installer. Pictures were taken with Invisible Fire Alarms in place, but the lot is packaged without that mod. So, you will see the fire alarm over the range in the kitchen and over the fireplace in the living room. Pictures were also taken with the Invisible Driveway, but the lot is not packaged with it. I highly recommend both invisifying options! .
There is parking for two vehicles - one in the garage, and one on the gravel driveway.
CC list - used but NOT included - so, GO get it:
- Unlevel Wall - #90 by Numenor @ MTS2 - used to fix wonky wall issues. Some people weren't sure how to install this wall... Click the info button down below to see how I did it
- Lifestyle Build Bundle - It's the second link in the top post - extracted from Lifestyle Stories by Argon @ MATY. Many of the wallpapers used in this 1920s series come from this bundle.
- Colonial/Oaktown Door REC in Madeira by iCad @ MTS2
- Belhooven Maroo Window REC in EACherry by Amythestfenix @ Sims2Artists
...and I highly recommend getting:
- Invisible Smoke Alarm by pfish @ MTS2
- Invisible Driveway by Sophie-David @ MTS2
Custom Content Included:
- Brasserie/OpenMe Door 1on2T by Leesester/LeeFish @ MTS2
- Colonial Door Inside Double by Leesester/LeeFish @ MTS2
- Manor Roof REC14 - Prussian Blue by Honeywell (HW) @ MTS2
- Belhooven Add On Window Set by MaryLou @ MTS2
- Round Attic Window 2T by keoni @ keoni-chan.tumblr
Standard mods I use that are not necessary nor included - but were probably used whilst building/photo-ing/prepping this house for upload...
If you need help installing Numenor's Unlevel Wall #90, click this info button:
If you don't already have it, go get and install the Scriptorium by Numenor - it makes it super easy to install Modular Stairs, Fireplaces, Custom Walls, Lights/lamp mods (You can read about the what/why/how of it on his post) To sum up - all these items use scripts to work properly in the game - and that means they have an extra .txt file along with the regular .package file. And, you don't just dump it all into your Downloads folder. Once you install the Scriptorium, it will install all the other stuff for you.
Then - go get 90_UnleveledWall also by Numenor. (This wall is amazing!) Numenor cautions on his post that some people have experienced problems with this wall; but, I've used it since he first released it in 2006, and I have NEVER had a problem with it - I've used it through various EP/SP disc installs on XP, Vista, 7, 8, and now on Windows 10 with UC.
Unpack the zip file and find two items:
90_UnleveledWall.txt
90_UnleveledWall.package
In your DL folder, find the Scriptorium shortcut labeled "Scriptorium_Walls-Fences-Arches" and drop the .txt file into it.
(If you open the shortcut, you'll see it's path goes to: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\The Sims 2 Ultimate Collection\Double Deluxe\Base\TSData\Res\Catalog\Scripts\Scriptorium_Walls-Fences-Arches - if you have the UC)
Numenor advises that you put BOTH the .txt and the .package in the shortcut folder. However, my 90_UnleveledWall.package file is in my documents/Downloads/zHacks folder - always has been, and, like I said, I've never had a problem with it.
==========================================================
I use Niol/Moi's Roof Shader for brighter roofs
And, HW/Honeywell's A Little Greyer: Roof Trim Defaults
Then, if it's a Bespoke Roof recolor - it will be THESE adjusted versions by The Llama Park/Tumblr that you see used in the pictures.
(However, what you get in the packaged file, will either be the plain EA roof or the straight, un-modified Bespoke roof from the set here on MTS2.)
Maranatah's White Wall Top texture replacement
Moo's Turn On/Off Lights
Menaceman's Lunatech Lighting Fix
BeosBoxBoy's no-red-pause-mod
Nopke's Go Under Spiral Stairs mod for proper spiral stair usage
And, of course, everyone needs Numenor's CEP and SEP!
I also use FRAPs to take in-game pictures, and PhotoShop to clean/collage said pictures.
And, I highly recommend using gummilutt's Invisible Medicine Cabinet to add features to any mirror - as per her policy, it's not used or included in this lot.
Lot Size: 2x3
Lot Price (furnished): $56,123
Additional Credits:
Thank you EAxis for this wonderful game
And, MTS2 for this terrific website!
Filename | Size | Downloads | Date | |||||
the Carstairs_CGT.zip
Size: 1.26 MB · Downloads: 547 · 13th May 2020 |
1.26 MB | 547 | 13th May 2020 | |||||
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Other Information
Number of bedrooms:
– 2 Bedrooms
Custom Content Included:
– Build content only
: only Walls, floors, terrain paint, fences, stairs, windows, doors, etc.
Furnishings:
– Starter Furnishings
: Lot is furnished similar to how one would expect a real life furnished house or apartment to be
Special Flags:
– Not Applicable
Tags
#1920s, #1920s series, #English, #Cottage, #Colonial, #small house, #2 bedroom, #vintage, #carriage house, #1920's, #floor plans, #real life, #CatherineTCJD
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University | |
Nightlife | |
Open for Business | |
Pets | |
Seasons | |
Bon Voyage | |
Free Time | |
Apartment Life |
Stuff Pack | |
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Happy Holiday | |
Family Fun | |
Glamour Life | |
Celebration | |
H&M Fashion | |
Teen Style | |
Kitchen & Bath | |
Ikea Home | |
Mansion and Garden |
About Me
I mostly "build" - houses, apartments, recreational, and community lots - but, I also create walls (and murals), floors, terrain paint, and various other recolors. And I've written a few tutorials too. :luff: