I built a Huge Country Estate in The Sims 4! (Chaz's Farm Renovation)

[@sherrybrissette1614]

Chaz has come along way! Remember when he started out in the alleyway with nothing. He is living like a real Bigwallet now!

[@emilyflavell1658]

Just a man and his frog against the world

[@MsCarolinaBernardi]

Loved the renovation! A tip about the dew collectors: you can size them down, they still work fine and it's easier for your Sims to move around them and do the maintenance interactions.

[@birdgirl8390]

thanks for the tip! I think that water tower is such a creative cover up for those ugly collectors.

[@busylawbee]

I thought he sized some down and put them in the pond already? Maybe that was something else.

[@MsCarolinaBernardi]

@@birdgirl8390 same! They are useful for challenges and reducing bills, but such an eyesore 😩

[@glittery_cucumber]

@@busylawbee I think you're right

[@TheBioExplorer]

Good to know!

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

The house has been renovated for approximately 4,5 minutes and a chicken is already on the loose, the Roomba is living it's best life out on the grass and dust is collecting as we speak. Well. Welcome back!

[@kelseytell1259]

I agree about moving the greenhouse back. I almost feel like it belongs on the back, the crops in the middle and some sort of lovely little garden in the front that could almost double as an outdoor play area for the kids. But I really, really love this house. Could you make a sort of "observatory" off the back there and put the telescope in there so it looks like it matches the aesthetic of the house? Not sure about spacing in the back, but I almost feel like it needs to be inside a space that allows it to match the rest of the lot.

[@kelseytell1259]

@@BengtBagels That's what I was thinking. Like Hazel and Trenton would be big fans of having their kids play outside as part of a well-rounded childhood.

[@a.gluecksbringer]

And I thought moving the beautiful garden part could actually work by making a room around it and then just moving the garden as a room. So it's not hours of work...

[@saurus95]

WELCOME BACK JAMES TURNER, FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SIMS SUPPLY. Love the renovation! You could put the solar panels on the outdoor workshop. That could be how the room gets power.

[@TeruteruBozusama]

As he's the king of sims content, would his full name be: King James Turner Formerly Known As The Sim Supply Given how ridiculously long some royal names were?

[@EldiumCraftwerks]

Chaz, who grew up in a vampire's closet and left that for life in an alley, has truly earned the Bigwallet name, and has begun his life as a gentleman farmer.

[@chazsims2565]

I don't remember living in a closet

[@georgia9192]

You should put the weather machine on the top of the turret that is on top of the roof! That way, it's as if they are watching the skies carefully to predict the next weather change 😊

[@redyankeerose]

Yeah! The first level up could be Hazel’s studio, and the top level could be the weather machine! Love this

[@elliotgibsonroberts6672]

And they could put a telescope up there, if they want to watch the skies

[@moonbaloon172]

but there is no window at the first level up. not really ideal for a designer..

[@xMovieManiacx]

You might want to put stone or tiles under the fireplaces, they always catch on fire on wooden floors even when they are fully upgraded.

[@missdukette2168]

Oh wow ! So that's what I've been doing wrong 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I couldn't understand why my fully upgraded fireplaces always caught on fire, even when rugs and onjects where mile away !!! Thanks 😁

[@foranzo1582]

I was doing it in my builds as a joke/realism in the game, but I didn't know it actually works like that! Thank you

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

You mean we can do this again? Yes!

[@Tizbean_]

"We need more roombas" I'm fully prepared for this to turn into the Cats & Dogs LP with the Roomba upgrades

[@mackenziedesire7515]

Someone needs to make this man a roomba-centric cc pack! Also, I've just realized I recognize your username... but from where? Drawfee? CMK? Alas, my memory is useless.

[@fuzzypumpkin7743]

Things you never thought you'd hear James say: "I just want some family time with my sims."

[@Mycatisavoid]

A lot of the times in chateaus or large houses, they would have more than one staircase because there would be one for the 'servants' and another for the residents of the house and the one for the 'servants' were notoriously badly constructed and really steep, thus really dangerous. The staircase for the residents would typically also be a lot of extravagant with more expensive materials

[@dia.96]

I kept thinking he would do a basement as a servants kitchen kinda thing with stairs outside i see those all the time in those type of buildings and the last floor has a bunch of tiny rooms that used to be occupied by like three people. Kinda like the rooms he did up there with the ladders

[@Mycatisavoid]

@@BengtBagels he said he didn't know why there were 2 staircases, and he put 2 staircases in the house, I was just trying to give context...

[@tokyoyoongi5538]

@@Mycatisavoid But, James was also correct. It can also be for convenience.

[@rebeccasue25]

I love it I’m so glad all the family can live together in one house it’ll be so much easier everyone can help with the kids. And the Sims won’t be confused on where they need to go to cook and do things. Also welcome back

[@tabby92]

JAMES!!!! You're back! This is the video I've been waiting for! I hope you are feeling much better you have been greatly missed. My day just got instantly better thank you!

[@MinicartTSR]

I'll second that! AND with a new office too! 😀👍

[@feliciasantiago4345]

I know I missed him too 😭😂💙👍🏼

[@tocabocabear8301]

He was greatly missed

[@jessicahunter2976]

I have been shuffling around for weeks mumbling to myself "I miss James"

[@pallaveejoshi9877]

JAMES IS BACK!!!! It is so good to have you back, I missed you so much! I hope that you’re feeling better now. So much love for you! ❤️ Also, the build looks so BEAUTIFUL!

[@LAURA---]

You got the ceiling mounted green screen! 💚 hell yeah!

[@meganblevinssmith]

JAMES! We missed you!!!! 1. I love that you’re wearing Deli’s merch. 2. I love your creativity and how this went from a mess to so well put together.

[@lizzkopta]

So cute that he’s wearing Deli’s sweatshirt. 🥰

[@neavegiannmoore2455]

Welcome back James! I can’t believe your dedication on the reno for the build! Congrats on a job very well done, it’s perfect. Please do turn off the dust if it bugs you. Maybe you could add laundry and turn off dust for a while to try something different?

[@Rocannee]

I loved the build!!! A little idea for when you continue the lets play is to add swings or some outdoor activities for the kids to play 🥰 great work james

[@danidix8800]

Hagrid needs a bed and his own food bowl!! otherwise an amazing build!!!

[@harasnicole]

The renovation turned out so good! That sunroom really is perfect, I must say. I want to sit in there myself and just enjoy the view lol.

[@meganblevinssmith]

Same! Besides the dead cow plant out the window lol

[@riss4054]

Love the renovation!! The stately home vibes are perfect 😊 small note on UK homes though, its bloody cold here! I think adding rugs around (especially on all the tile downstairs!) will make things look a lot cosier

[@elise_h]

And at the entrances! Imagine the mud that would be tracked in.

[@desirosethorne4429]

Yeah it bugged me how little rugs he put in the house. Rugs are a *must* when decorating Sims houses, otherwise they look too empty.

[@Rom2Troie]

Very very nice! I love the sunrays in the dining room, this lighting feels very cozy! You could put the weather machine in the uppermost "tower", above Hazel's craft room. You could enclose it with walls but remove the ceiling, so the beam would reach the sky. Feels more fitting than randomly on the ground somewhere. Also this kind of powerful device should be hidden like a secret!

[@dangerousangels7]

The roomba and Goldie Locks are making a run for it!! 😂😂 Loved the build, and loved the video!

[@vincentprzywara4477]

It's so hecking cool! I love the whole house, I think it makes sense that it's this big and kinda aged. Also I think that the creative space for Hazel should be in the room with windows cuz natural light. I also love the water tower, I think it's neat. And the spare bedroom may be used for Chaze's friend? Forgot her name, but she was meant to move in with us and live as a help in this manor, so I think that'll be a perfect space for her.

[@greisly8114]

It's Kim, the one who Chaz always haggle to 🤣🤣🤣

[@ryuusei1907]

As much as I love the idea of Kim Goldbloom moving in to help on the farm, there's a possibility it might break the grocery shop instead

[@SimplicityK]

@@ryuusei1907 it wouldn't break the grocery shop, the game would just replace Kim with another sim as the shop owner.

[@michellepitcher1183]

Good to see you James, love the build and can't wait to see how much the bills are 😆

[@lindajohnsonbuntah1542]

Speaking of "sizing down", James, do you also know you can size down the ridiculous dog beds and dollhouses? With the dog beds, the dog ends up kinda half in and half out, but they do work and the dollhouses work just fine. Also, welcome back ... we've missed you!!

[@Jinglesbellez]

I usually just downsize one notch on the bed and it fits a doberman size quite well!

[@karinemagnus333]

The water tower is a brilliant idea I love it!! You’ve outdone yourself on this build! 💯🙌🏼

[@christineherrmann205]

Wow. Hazel's skills have really upgraded. 😂

[@Simmerdownidc]

I wish he would've given her a desk or work area too

[@jgiggles8360]

James love the reno! You could put washing items in the “nothing” room that leads to the back! Thanks for the vids!

[@andreaparham79]

Loving the deligracy merch… *support ya girl* 👌🏽 Missed this LP! Happy to see my favorite bigwallet fam and their new home!

[@minaermelyn]

Got weirdly emotional seeing this video haha, because just earlier today I was thinking about the LP and how much I missed it and now it's back! But please don't apologise for not uploading as much James, absolutely understandable the move takes up your time x

[@feliciasantiago4345]

You do know your big fans would’ve loved to see the whole process, even if it’s an hour 😂💙 we missed you, love how the build came out, looks amazing!. 🤩

[@PlywoodPants]

OMG HES BACK GRAB THE POPCORN *EVERYONE CHILL THE FUCK DOWN JAMES IS BACK*

[@donna6740]

Hope you and Deli are settling into your new home. The build is Awesome, you did such a great job on it. Any Sim would love to live here. Don't forget you have planted a money tree on the island of death. I did not notice, but is Grim still there... Thank You :)

[@deddygavino7536]

Thank you James.. you gave this old lady a *wonderful* birthday present! So happy to see your smiling face! The property is absolutely beautiful and fabulously creative! 🥳

[@irishduchess7577]

Happy belated Birthday!!🥳🎂

[@deddygavino7536]

@@irishduchess7577 - Thank you! Cheers to you!

[@sunstripe85]

JAMES! welcome back! Dude I adore this.... it all looks so awesome and has so many great ideas! A few thoughts I had while watching: Hazel should probably have an office space too since she does her home decorator stuff online. Not sure if maybe the 1st level of the empty castle space would work for that work for that or the level above? Initially I was going to suggest you put the telescope in the top castle level with the windows but then she would have a creativity or office space with no windows which would suck. You could of course use the empty room on Chaz's aside as her office because I'm sure he's nice enough to lend it to her but then he doesn't get the whole half of the house. Not sure if that's important. Maybe that extra Chaz space could hold his awards or the really cool big produce that's been changed into decoration? Or maybe it could just be his general hobby space. I think you should probably turn the dust system off because when you were up in the water tower which by the way is freaking awesome it was suggesting that Angus check the dust level. Which I assume means that can also collect dust up there and you'd need a roomba? Unless that level would be controlled by the level in the house. But it just seems like an unnecessary difficulty. You could still leave the roombas in if you wanted but maybe just don't have the dust level activated? Whatever you end up deciding to do make sense. Also whether it's the empty room on Chaz's side or one of the 2 castle levels, if Hazel gets a creativity room and/or office space I think it would be really cool if there was a way to set it up to look like she has samples of different tiles or wallpaper or something around so she can use it for inspiration or maybe she sometimes brings clients in to show them what she can do... although of course it wouldn't make sense for clients to come in if they're climbing up that ladder. I love the new animal shed and I love the raised crops. Oh also I know you were saying you thought the greenhouse should go behind but I actually think it looks really cool in front.... For some reason to me it feels even more like this is not built brand new but that it was kind of repurposed. Overall I love it and you did a great job and very happy to see you again!

[@ariswish]

I really admire your dedication, I cannot imagine putting so much effort and time into something like this without going insane XD I love the end result! It looks super cool and like a very cozy family home

[@bonknana]

I'm loving the renovation & have a suggestion for the "extension of the boot room" - quite a lot of farmhouses/estates in England have rooms like that leading off the kitchen as a sort of scullery/utility room, which you could put laundry & a dishwasher in if you wanted to ☺️ plus quite often they might also have a little breakfast table (if you have space) so you don't have to use the formal dining space all the time 👍 In my family home when I was younger that was the dog/art room (for messy kids playing with paint 😅) Happy to see you again! I'm glad things have settled down a bit but please also know it's always okay to take time off 💚

[@pinkguin]

I LOVE THIS RENOVATION! And I am happy, James finally back!

[@skyechimes658]

If the chickens are an issue, you could use the get famous tape fence and gate as an “invisible” fence - it’s flat to the ground and blends pretty well with flooring and pretty easy to hide with landscaping as well - and sims can use the “gate” on it without having a big gate disrupting the visual.

[@luluzila]

YASSSS! SO GOOD TO SEE YOU BACK! I've missed your videos! THE RENO IS OUTSTANDING ok I'll stop screaming now lmao

[@mareikenienhaus4519]

I think you really nailed the vibes! My grandma has a farm and a lot of this build reminds me of a fancier version of her home

[@sherio.8401]

Beautiful job, James! So creative and lovely. I missed your uploads - so glad you’re back!

[@daianarutolo3068]

It looks so amazing James! This was the perfect renovation, I think it makes a lot of sense for them to live altogether in the big house. If you think about it, Trenton has helped making the farm this big and profitable so it is fair that he and his family get to live in the big house.

[@jaqsre]

So happy to have you back even if it’s just for a little while! Take your time with everything. Moving is stressful and time consuming, and so is life in general 💖

[@Kidlitwriter]

The spare room upstairs could have workout equipment. That open area by the back door could have a small powder room for when they are working outside. It feels to me like the greenhouse and formal garden would be at the front of the house and the crop fields and animal sheds would be in the back half where they weren't as visible. The house is absolutely gorgeous and I love the water tower, but it feels like things don't match up. Beautiful estate house with animal sheds in front garden, stepping out the side door to crop fields and chickens running around, etc. But then again, I've always felt Hazel liked fancy things and Chas and Trenton basically go to the market in their underwear and leave large puddles and dirty dishes everywhere, so maybe this is how the three of them would compromise and choose to live. Welcome back! I've missed your content.

[@DoranneB]

Such a beautiful renovation! I'm really looking forward to seeing your LP again!

[@HumblebeeDani]

I love the progression of all of this. I have a hard time following let’s plays but I am totally invested in this. Love it!

[@tigercoloured]

"We're actually just coming out of autumn, or fall, in the game, so everything is a bit brown at the moment... But it's getting more green" Semaj, your Australian is showing 😂 You're seriously in your element with big builds like this! 😍

[@docette2015]

Oh man, that's an awesome new manor house! :D It's nice to see everyone finally getting to live together properly, and I love the new layout! The water power around the back with the collectors is a great idea too. :D I hope everything works as expected/intended! Hope you're doing good!

[@marieduran6286]

Welcome back!!! I really love the castle you are making for Chaz-LOL! It is looking wonderful!! And I wanted to add that I agree with some of the comments, you can put the weather machine under the turret, and put solar panels on the sheds and maybe even the roof of the water tower, or how about putting wind generators on top of the greenhouse, that way you can get some energy from those. And this is one time, I wish the telescope wasn't a huge item but the only thing I can suggest you do is either sell it or do what you did with the animal sheds and put a shell around it and have the top of the telescope sticking out. Like an observatory.

[@TheOG-GG]

Oh cannot wait for you to get a hold of the new story progression function! Congrats on all the progress with your new office :D!

[@reinanaggi]

Very happy for Chaz finally has his own space, and furnished properly, he started from an alley😩😩😩😩 welcome back James!

[@markabele8794]

A really nice build James. Sone suggestions: put the weather machine and telescope on the roof of the house. The empty room on top could work. The other empty room could be an entertainment room, a place to develop skills, or a playroom for the kids. Have an awesome day.

[@Amateur.Nail.Art.1]

The renovation looks absolutely amazing! That spare bedroom near Chaz’s room could be an activity room for Chaz. Also, I love the idea of that tower room being a creative space for Hazel.

[@sarahp7742]

Yay, so happy you're back! The build is beautiful 😍 cant wait to see how it grows. You could turn the spare room into a hobby/games room with nifty knitting or cross stitch stuff, play stuff for the kids to do together, etc. Also, you should move the current upgraded roombas upstais to make it easier to upgrade the new ones

[@InBloodChains]

THIS IS SO GOOD, I am so happy you did this!! Might be my favourite build of yours ever, I'm a sucker for old estate houses. Can't wait to see how it develops further during the LP, yay!!!

[@Jo_Alien]

I was just thinking how I missed this lp! I love the house, that sunroom would be AMAZING to sit in and drink you’re morning coffee! The spare room could be Kim’s room if she moves in as Chaz’s platonic partner.

[@BadCatt13]

Love the reno! Can’t wait to see more of this let’s play. 😄 You’re right, the greenhouse would look better in the back. Something that works for me when I move gardens: If you have move objects on and wall in the formal garden you should be able to move it or copy it as a room.

[@rebeccaporter5359]

I really enjoy the organic evolution of your builds over the course of the LP. Such a cool process to watch, how the build grows and changes with the story.

[@nataliatkaczyk8631]

It's great to see you back! Great work on the house ❤️ The thing you mentioned about moving the greenhouse to the back at some point could be great - you could step down from the house into the garden instead of the crops and maybe that could help with separating the chickens from the whole lot again 😅

[@kimberlyknight3428]

So glad to see you! Welcome back, you were missed. Awesome renovation!

[@Mona-uk4yg]

Welcome back James! We've missed you! Hope everything went fine with moving and everything! Congrats on the nice office, too! Thank you for that wonderful renovation, it's truly magnificent!

[@hmurka11]

Jamessss this looks so good! I love your attention to detail with the mown grass!! so glad you’re back 🤩

[@beatles2001]

Looks amazing! I’ve been enjoying all the other family tree videos that lead up to this and the Bigwallet family has come such a long way. Can’t wait to see more. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@kashmirkiddy]

LOVE the renovation! That spare room could be perfect for Kim! I still want to see her being part of the family.

[@debradavis3935]

So glad you’re back James! I’ve missed you and I’ve missed the series! The renovation looks fantastic and you can tell that this lot is a true labor of love for you. Looking forward to seeing things kick off again. 🎄❤️🎄

[@christywillis1707]

Love the renovation! Welcome back James - we missed you! I just love getting new videos from you!

[@jahangeeraicha2614]

That looks really nice James, can't wait for the LP.

[@secretstumbles321]

Welcome back, Semaj!!! Maybe the extra room could be a guest room or a dog room?! Also, the plant kit’s gorgeous hanging plants should definitely be shown off in the farmers’ home since it only seems right!

[@em-ily1227]

Love it, it’s beautiful! You should turn the spare room into a playroom for the kiddos. Move the tent into there along with some toys and maybe a don’t wake the llama game or something. And once they’re older, swap it with the office and turn it into a sitting room with a home bar - they give us so many to choose from, might as well use them! 😂

[@felinichtsdestoweniger7341]

Everything looks so good James omg this is so well done! Thank you for coming back and another great video ^^ Could we please have a cas update for this family too? I feel like it would be very refreshing to see some new outfits for everyone

[@emvee89]

The extra room off the boot room looks like a butler’s pantry or canning storage area. Vibes with the cottage/farm lifestyle!

[@alexritchie4586]

Large old UK estates and houses often have multiple staircases because some were for use by servants only so they could move around the house more discretely. Love the renovation!

[@khristianrachelle2941]

I really like the mowed lawn details. Adds a nice touch

[@sali61]

Hi James... nice to see you back and with a gorgeous build. You could have a music room, you know with the piano and violins. The kids could be tutored there 🤔

[@michellefriang959]

I think it's okay for the "attic" to be dusty😊👍 Also such a beautiful home for all of them😊☺️

[@M3ichelle]

Hi James!!!!! Loving your energy 🥰 so happy you are back!

[@Happy_Hauls]

Welcome back James. This is an amazing transformation to the farm. You really outdid yourself with this build. What about some kind of observatory for the telescope? I'd kinda like to see how you would build one..no idea where it could go but it's so big..maybe enclosing it would work..don't know just a thought. Glad you are back. Can't wait for more videos and let's plays from you. Hugs for Deli and Bowser too!! xo ❤️

[@valeriacristiano267]

What a beautiful renovation! This is absolutely amazing!! So glad you’re back James!

[@hayleyz1703]

Love the reno! Worth the wait, I think it looks great!

[@bittersweetsims]

i think the downstairs office should be more of a playroom for the kids (and maybe a skill room once they're older) and then the spare bedroom upstairs could turn into the office. that downstairs room is pretty small and i think the spare bedroom would be a better room for a big fancy office. think like leather chairs, wall to wall bookshelves, cigar smoking and small glasses of whiskey type of office. super classy.

[@bobbis.172]

Glad to have you back. The build looks great. That water tower is very cool!

[@gthomas134]

I'm from the Cotswolds and I have to say that the exterior aesthetic is spot on. This looks like so many manor houses from where I grew up. The old house was good but it looked more like a property that you would see on a 1940s housing estate than a formal farm. If you're not aware, there is an organisation in the uk called The National Trust which cares for many historic buildings. If you're looking to build this kind of estate in the future their website should give you lots of inspiration for exteriors, interiors and the layout of formal gardens and parkland. Especially if you want to get a specific regions aesthetic correct. Anyway, great job!

[@andrachirnicinii4846]

I love how it looks! ❤️ The chicken should definitely be stopped 😅.. I don't mind the greenhouse being at the front... I have seen plenty of farms with a similar layout. I can't wait to see what you do with the telescope and weather machine. 😂

[@mikaylah2112]

Welcome back James! Hope everything is going well. I’m always happy when I see that you’ve uploaded. The renovation looks amazing as well. Take care.

[@alyssajohnson5803]

Amazing build, James! Can’t wait to see how it evolves.

[@retjia7747]

What a reno! Can't wait to see the LP continue here :D

[@placeforNothing]

The lot turned out beautiful, every hour spent on the renovation was worth.

[@TrulyTaylor]

Love all of your content. Gives me a little mental break and escape for 20-30min and i am truly grateful. Love the reno.

[@Meadowsandmangoes]

Welcome back!!!!!! So glad to see you and I hope you and deli are doing amazing

[@wendyhubble1383]

Welcome back, James! I hope you are doing well! Happy Holidays to you and Deligracy! As for this build, this is quite a change from a guy who started out in an ally! It's a breathtaking lot. I hope you upload it!

[@Miss_Meryan]

What a house!! This is what Chaz really deserved. I'm glad to see you back with this amazing build, I had really missed the building James. I wouldn't bother moving the farm forward because it's a lot of work to move the middle garden so if you can find the space in the back for the greenhouse great, if not renovate the existing one to a really elegant, fancy and put together 💙💙

[@heatherfarr57]

This is just stunning and perfect! I love the idea of giving hazel a work room up top so she can sort of get away from the family and farm and do her own thing

[@wikidqween]

You truly are a great creator ... LOVE the detail of the shed and the "mowed " lawn

[@piperbeeep]

it looks amazing!! it was definitely worth the wait, I can't wait to see the actual gameplay on the updated lot :)

[@Chet_Thornbushel]

The Ricks/Bigwallets have arrived! Very nice! I think a festive farm-to-table grand meal is in order for the family to celebrate!!! Maybe they could even invite the grandparents for a proper level of drama 😆

[@tonyarenee531]

OMG MISSED JAMES SOOOOOOO MUCH!!! SEEMS LIKE FOREVER!!!! HOUSE LOOKS FAB!!!! Can't wait for the LP -- Chaz from alleyway to this big beautiful home!!! GO CHAZ!!!

[@olivemartini0011]

Wow wow wow. This build is stunning and ridiculously creative. Possibly one of your best ever, James! It might be nice to have a little outdoor play area for the kids since they are on such a big property. Maybe a set of swings, some monkey bars, and the pirate ship? Just somewhere for the kids to run around on.

[@fionacalou11303]

Glad to see you again James, and glad to see the chickens and roombas still running wild! We're going to need a lot of yarn for those half walls!!!