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#BnS223 - A Chalet Getaway
The deadline for this challenge is 29th February 2020
It is a chilly, rainy morning when Karl graciously shows in your next clients, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weston Vanderclump III. They are a middle-aged couple with plenty of character. Mr. Vanderclump looks dark and gruff, almost mafia-like in a pin-stripe suit; his wife looks bored and snooty. You try not to smile too widely as you greet them. After everyone is seated, you ask what kind of house the couple is looking for.
"We would like a fairly large vacation home," Mr. Vanderclump begins. "Chantal wants to get away for a little while."
"So, are you looking for a beach house?" you ask Mrs. Vanderclump.
She shakes her head slightly and looks down her nose at you. "Too common," she says in a voice so high it hurts your ear drums. You try to hide your surprise as she continues. "I am dreaming of a ski chalet in the mountains. I just love the snow! I grew up in the Alps, and that is where I want my retreat to be built. I want it to be spacious and inviting, with three bedrooms and two and a half baths. A large entertainment area is a must, since the kids may come up with friends from time to time. Hmmm...a loft to look at the views would be great, and a balcony or two would be nice. Space to house the snow mobiles and ski gear. Oh, that can be part of the garage." She looks at her husband as if she has just lost a puppy, and you turn a slight laugh into a cough.
"You may need to eat," he says gently, "a place to clean clothes, and a servant's quarters."
"True," she agrees, pouting a bit. "I want the outside to look like a traditional ski chalet on the outside, but the inside should be comfortable yet elegant. As in don't spare the expense." She looks down at her purse, then back at her husband. "A hot tub on a big party deck outside would be great as well. Just make it all look as ritzy as possible!"
You look up from taking notes. "And the budget?" You look at Mr. Vanderclump expectantly, but he looks away.
Mrs. Vanderclump speaks up again. "I am paying for the chalet with money I earned from doing voice work. I am a celebrity, you know! Anyway, I have $350,800 to use. Any money you can save I will put to new ski clothes, but the chalet is more important. How soon can you get it completed?"
"It will take two weeks to complete," you tell her.
"Marvelous! Thanks you very much and enjoy your trip!" Mrs. Vanderclump squeaks at you.
As the couple depart, you mentally rummage in your closet for suitable clothes to take with you to the Alps!
THE BRIEF
Budget - $350,800 (be sure to include the cost of the lot in this amount)
Size - 30x40 or larger
Client would like a ski chalet with a balcony or two, a party deck with a hot tub
Needs a garage with space for snow mobiles and ski gear.
At least 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with one of those bedrooms and baths being for a servant
Client requires a kitchen, laundry room, large entertainment area/living room, and a loft for looking at the views.
Comfortable and elegant furnishings.
Sim Challenge
Create the Vanderclumps and a servant, and show them enjoying the new chalet. Include their likes, skills, and jobs as well as pictures of their clothing.
Entry List
Beginners
N/A
Intermediate
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #223 - A Chalet Getaway
NAME: seaben
LINK TO LOT:https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9367383
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9367383
https://imgur.com/a/DkMghjy
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 60x60 pristine chalet in-between 303,442 & 350,800
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: this lot contains 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms a spacious kitchen 2 entertainment areas and a study
Advanced
NAME: creativemetaphor
LINK TO LOT: not uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: Alp! Escape! https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fphotos.app.goo.gl%2FancoeaqfQXBkPYxTA
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 50x25, custom placement in Hidden Springs, I lost track of the budget a little but I think I ended up around 335,000ish. I totally understand if this is disqualifying.
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
4-story Swiss chalet with ample balconies and decks, lots of entertainment options, and decorated in an up-scale style.
The basement has the garage, laundry, wine cellar, sauna, bath, and servant's quarters. There is also an entry at the basement level. I approximated the look of a snowmobile in the garage using a jetski, and added snowboards to the walls (to stand-in for the ski equipment). The bathroom is easily accessible from the sauna but also gives direct access to the outside for the hot tub (who wants to have drippy guests trudging through the house?).
The first floor has all the 'fun stuff' - a games/rec room with a number of entertainment activities, and direct access to the 'party deck' with an outdoor kitchen and hot tub, plus lounge options. It also has the kids' rooms, and a guest room for their friends. This floor has a second entry as well.
The second floor is for formal entertaining and more elegant furnishings - open living and dining, a kitchen with a bar island, and powder room. This floor also has a morning room for more intimate family breakfasts, and a small study. There is a window over the kitchen sink that overlooks the breakfast table.
This floor has a large deck to enjoy the views, with a fire pit and telescope.
The 3rd and final floor has the master suite, with a work-out area, bed area, private living area, and large bath with walk-in shower, soaking tub, and separate toilet room.
The pond has a waterfall, and freezes in winter to allow for ice skating (small but doable).
All around are beautiful mountain views.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: no feedback necessary
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
The deadline for this challenge is 29th February 2020
It is a chilly, rainy morning when Karl graciously shows in your next clients, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weston Vanderclump III. They are a middle-aged couple with plenty of character. Mr. Vanderclump looks dark and gruff, almost mafia-like in a pin-stripe suit; his wife looks bored and snooty. You try not to smile too widely as you greet them. After everyone is seated, you ask what kind of house the couple is looking for.
"We would like a fairly large vacation home," Mr. Vanderclump begins. "Chantal wants to get away for a little while."
"So, are you looking for a beach house?" you ask Mrs. Vanderclump.
She shakes her head slightly and looks down her nose at you. "Too common," she says in a voice so high it hurts your ear drums. You try to hide your surprise as she continues. "I am dreaming of a ski chalet in the mountains. I just love the snow! I grew up in the Alps, and that is where I want my retreat to be built. I want it to be spacious and inviting, with three bedrooms and two and a half baths. A large entertainment area is a must, since the kids may come up with friends from time to time. Hmmm...a loft to look at the views would be great, and a balcony or two would be nice. Space to house the snow mobiles and ski gear. Oh, that can be part of the garage." She looks at her husband as if she has just lost a puppy, and you turn a slight laugh into a cough.
"You may need to eat," he says gently, "a place to clean clothes, and a servant's quarters."
"True," she agrees, pouting a bit. "I want the outside to look like a traditional ski chalet on the outside, but the inside should be comfortable yet elegant. As in don't spare the expense." She looks down at her purse, then back at her husband. "A hot tub on a big party deck outside would be great as well. Just make it all look as ritzy as possible!"
You look up from taking notes. "And the budget?" You look at Mr. Vanderclump expectantly, but he looks away.
Mrs. Vanderclump speaks up again. "I am paying for the chalet with money I earned from doing voice work. I am a celebrity, you know! Anyway, I have $350,800 to use. Any money you can save I will put to new ski clothes, but the chalet is more important. How soon can you get it completed?"
"It will take two weeks to complete," you tell her.
"Marvelous! Thanks you very much and enjoy your trip!" Mrs. Vanderclump squeaks at you.
As the couple depart, you mentally rummage in your closet for suitable clothes to take with you to the Alps!
THE BRIEF
Budget - $350,800 (be sure to include the cost of the lot in this amount)
Size - 30x40 or larger
Client would like a ski chalet with a balcony or two, a party deck with a hot tub
Needs a garage with space for snow mobiles and ski gear.
At least 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with one of those bedrooms and baths being for a servant
Client requires a kitchen, laundry room, large entertainment area/living room, and a loft for looking at the views.
Comfortable and elegant furnishings.
Sim Challenge
Create the Vanderclumps and a servant, and show them enjoying the new chalet. Include their likes, skills, and jobs as well as pictures of their clothing.
Entry List
Beginners
N/A
Intermediate
OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM #223 - A Chalet Getaway
NAME: seaben
LINK TO LOT:https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9367383
LINK TO MEDIA: https://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=9367383
https://imgur.com/a/DkMghjy
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: N/A
LEVEL: intermediate
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 60x60 pristine chalet in-between 303,442 & 350,800
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS: this lot contains 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms a spacious kitchen 2 entertainment areas and a study
Advanced
NAME: creativemetaphor
LINK TO LOT: not uploaded
LINK TO MEDIA: Alp! Escape! https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/home/leaving?target=https%3A%2F%2Fphotos.app.goo.gl%2FancoeaqfQXBkPYxTA
OPTIONAL CHALLENGE: n/a
LEVEL: advanced
LOT SIZE, ADDRESS & FINAL COST: 50x25, custom placement in Hidden Springs, I lost track of the budget a little but I think I ended up around 335,000ish. I totally understand if this is disqualifying.
LOT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
4-story Swiss chalet with ample balconies and decks, lots of entertainment options, and decorated in an up-scale style.
The basement has the garage, laundry, wine cellar, sauna, bath, and servant's quarters. There is also an entry at the basement level. I approximated the look of a snowmobile in the garage using a jetski, and added snowboards to the walls (to stand-in for the ski equipment). The bathroom is easily accessible from the sauna but also gives direct access to the outside for the hot tub (who wants to have drippy guests trudging through the house?).
The first floor has all the 'fun stuff' - a games/rec room with a number of entertainment activities, and direct access to the 'party deck' with an outdoor kitchen and hot tub, plus lounge options. It also has the kids' rooms, and a guest room for their friends. This floor has a second entry as well.
The second floor is for formal entertaining and more elegant furnishings - open living and dining, a kitchen with a bar island, and powder room. This floor also has a morning room for more intimate family breakfasts, and a small study. There is a window over the kitchen sink that overlooks the breakfast table.
This floor has a large deck to enjoy the views, with a fire pit and telescope.
The 3rd and final floor has the master suite, with a work-out area, bed area, private living area, and large bath with walk-in shower, soaking tub, and separate toilet room.
The pond has a waterfall, and freezes in winter to allow for ice skating (small but doable).
All around are beautiful mountain views.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: no feedback necessary
CREDIT TO SIMMERS FOR CUSTOM CONTENT USED: n/a
