Building Newcrest

Lot 10 - Originally: Optimist's Outlook - Now: 181 Newcrest Boulevard

Our last residential lot and last household in our second neighbourhood. Let's meet the family...

This house belong to Simon Falkner, an ambitious perfectionist and his wife, Cathy Falkner, who is outgoing and family oriented.

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They have big hearts and a big house, so they decided to begin fostering. Their first foster child was Cameron Grant, a loner foodie who dreams of becoming a master chef. He has lived with Cathy and Simon since he was a child and they are now in the process of formally adopting him!

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They have fostered many children since then and currently have 5 other foster children in their home...

Lina Osbourne, a hot-headed music lover who dreams of becoming a rock star

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And her younger sister Katie Osbourne, a charming young girl who has a small habit of stealing items (we're working on it...)

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There's also Maia Hudson, an often gloomy but very bright child

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And finally siblings Kai and Lily Johnson. Kai is a clingy toddler who is very attached to Cathy and doesn't like to leave his sister's side. Lily is a sensitive infant but Kai is excellent at keeping her calm and happy.

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Let's take a look around their home...

This lot is originally by honeymaysims :smile:

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The entryway gives off light and open space with archways leading to the rest of the house

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The living room contains a reading nook with a fireplace and bookshelf wall

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A sitting area with a TV and unit for storage

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And a small reading area for the children too

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There is a small downstairs office Simon and Cathy use for work, as well as a small drawing desk for the children to use alongside them

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A small family bathroom is also downstairs

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The kitchen is light and open with plenty of space for cooking for the full house

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With a breakfast bar big enough for 4 which is perfect for school mornings

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And a coffee station and snack bar because fuel is always needed!

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The dining room hosts family dinners and important talks, so has a neutral and light vibe

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By the back door is a small mud room where the children keep their shoes and there are plenty of spare backpacks for them to take to school or visits

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And there is also a small storage space that Cathy keeps well stocked with essentials like towels, toiletries and books which the children can help themselves to - it's great for new arrivals who may not have what they need!

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Downstairs there is also a utility room which is always busy with 8 loads of washing to do!

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Finally for downstairs is Simon and Cathy's bedroom - they opted to have their bedroom downstairs so it provided them with some privacy at night but was also easily accessible if any of the children needed them

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Upstairs we start in Cameron's room, which is more decorated with colours due to how long he's been living there.

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And the teenager's rooms have their own en suite for that little bit of extra privacy

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The rest of the rooms are themed with gender-neutral white or green with splashes of colour so they are ready for any child who may arrive. The other teenager in the house, Lina, has her own room also with an en suite bathroom

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The children's room has 2 beds and is currently shared by Katie and Maia

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And the nursery is currently kitted out for 2 infants, though both cots convert into toddler beds which is what Kai is currently sleeping in

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There is another shared family bathroom upstairs which, due to having a shower rather than a bath, is mainly used by the children

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There is also a small balcony looking out onto the back of the house which currently has an art easel, telescope and bench for the children to enjoy

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And finally the garden is full of bikes

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Toys...

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And even a pool, which all of the children enjoy during the summer time

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Floorplan:

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I really loved building this house and exploring the world of a family with foster children, meaning I tried to keep the bedrooms neutral and add plenty of fun and enjoyable spaces around the house for different ages to all enjoy. I hope you liked it!

That's all of the residential lots in Newcrest now! Next I'll give you a tour of the final neighbourhood which is full of different types of lots and introduce the people who own them!