Created for: The Sims 3

Lucky Palms is no stranger to expansive, sleek, and modern homes. It was, however, in need of a landmark home, one that all the others in the town strive to match. Thus, the project to recreate and revamp 125 Lakeside Drive was born. But the project had to be mindful of the status of the original home, for its organic architecture was a symbol of the early design freedoms that TS2 builders would soon realize and explore. Built into a dramatically slopping hillside, the home's floor plan was deceptively small, but the changing elevations played a trick on the eye as to how many levels it had, thereby making it look much larger.

The new home is remarkably similar to the original, with only a few exterior structural liberties taken. The style of the home has shifted and become even more modern, but the footprint is nearly identical. The large decks and balconies remain, as do the pool and hot tub areas out front. The landscaping is neither minimal nor maximal. It compliments the home but also leaves room for the uneven terrain to make its presence known.

The room layouts are almost exactly as in the original, odd angles and everything. The first floor includes the family room, kitchen, eating nook, and a full bath. Although the two story family room splits the house into two wings with its separate landing areas, moving between wings and levels is surprisingly easy. The master bedroom and bath make up the western wing, and are complimented by a large front balcony overlooking the pool, and a small, private balcony off the back of the house. The eastern wing includes the children's room, a living room, and access to the third floor artist's pad and roof. The only room on the third floor, this space includes an easel, drafting board, and perfect views above the pool and surrounding neighborhood. Artistic inspiration should come easy.

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