How To Create A House On Sims 4

The Sims Community boasts some amazing builders, and thankfully, they share their work online for the rest of us.

If you're looking for the perfect house for your Sims to live in, or just looking for inspiration for your own build, we've put together our top 25 Sims 4 Amazing Houses that are available for download. Happy Simming!

25. VanDurhaven Estate

The Lovely VanDurhaven Estate

The VanDurhaven Estate by Sims user "fidlerten" is a gorgeous mansion, ready for your Superstar Sim to take up residence. This 4 bedroom, 6 bathroom lot includes a gazebo for cooking out, a flower garden with a fountain, and a pool. This three-story mansion has plenty of room for your Sims' big family, or for your single Sim to have room for all their hobbies.

To add this Estate to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Vandurhaven"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 50 x 50 lot

24. Тренквил Крессент (Trencville Cressent)

This amazing house resembles a fancy river boat!

The Trencville Cressent, built by EniKaat, is a beautiful home that resembles a riverboat. This home boasts 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and is surrounded by water. The interior is bright and colorful and already furnished. This is one of the most creative homes I've seen, and will certainly find its way into my game.

To add this River Boat to your game:
Follow This Link to Download
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 30 x 30 lot

23. Country Farm

This country home features a barn and a garden in the back

Are you wistful for the days when The Sims game had horses and you could live on a farm? This Country Farm home will satiate you. This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home was created by Daniel_SimsFansDE. Includes a spacious barn for woodworking, a basement level with a reading nook, and two additional stories of space for your Sims. There is plenty of room for a garden in the backyard as well. Have your Sims live the country life in this lovely home.

To add this Country Farm to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Country Farm"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 50 x 50 lot

22. Bilbo's Hobbit Village

A perfect place to invite your friend and family to your 111th birthday

Love The Lord of the Rings? This hobbit hole village by Sims user "findjoo" is an amazing replica of Hobbiton in the Shire. This is a really unique build, as it looks like several hobbit homes, but is in fact one large home that gives the feeling of being underground. There's plenty of room for all your relatives in this 8 bedroom, 7 bathroom home. You never have to leave the Shire again. .

To add this Country Farm to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Bilbo's Hobbit Village"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 50 x 50 lot

21. Flying Dream Home

It's a house. That floats!

I honestly have no idea how they did this, but Sims user Simstruction managed to create a flying house. This home appears to float in the air, connected by stairs to the ground. This would be a perfect home for an aspiring Spellcaster to practice their craft. This home is much smaller than some others with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, but it's too cool not to put in your game.

To add this Floating House to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Floating House"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 50 x 50 lot

20. Hogwarts

Wander the halls and grounds in this replica of Hogwarts

What Harry Potter fan wouldn't want a replica of Hogwarts in their Sims game? This awesome build was done by lila-builds and features some of the key locations within the Harry Potter universe, such as the greenhouse, the covered bridge, the lake, the library, and so much more. The castle has a whopping 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, so all your students will have plenty of room to practice Spellcraft. Combine this castle with the Realm of Magic and Discover University expansions and your Sims can almost go to a magical school for real.

To add Hogwarts to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Hogwarts"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place it in an empty 64 x 64 lot.

19. This Mansion by user GGOYAM

Imagine your Sims living among this grandeur!

This mansion doesn't need a fancy name to show just how fancy it is. It is a simply stunning build and will make all of your Sims feel like they're living in the lap of luxury. This two-story mansion has plenty of room to spread out, with 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, your Sims won't be wanting for space. The exterior is so classic and clean that this mansion will look great in your neighborhoods.

To add this mansion to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "GGOYAM" as the User ID
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place it in an empty 50 x 50 lot.

18. Goth Starter Cottage

Not that kind of gothic.

This adorable little cottage is perfect in so many ways. It's a great starter home for your Sims, coming in under the allotted §20,000 your Sim gets to start with. Combine this home with Realm of Magic, and your spellcaster has a cute little cottage to work their magic. Or, combine with Tiny Living Stuff Pack and make the most of the small space. There's also plenty of room for a garden in the back. This cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, so it's a great home for a single sim, a couple, and perhaps their first child.

To add the Goth Cottage Starter to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Goth Starter Cottage"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 30 x 20 lot

17. Mermaid Beach Shack

I can hear the calypso music already.

With the Island Living expansion, we were given mermaids. And mermaids need a place to live when they're not galavanting across the ocean. This little Mermaid Beach Shack is the perfect place for your mermaids to rest their fins. Suited for a coastal lot in Sulani, this little home featured a tropical garden and a cabana right on the ocean. Combine with Tiny Living and your mermaid will have plenty of room for all their hobbies on land.

To add the Mermaid Beach Shack to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Mermaid Beach Shack"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 30 x 20 lot

16. Alpine Dream Mansion

Now if only we could take our Sims skiing.

Send your Sims on a permanent mountain vacation with this Alpine Dream Mansion! Large enough for a family, this mansion would also work as a vacation home in Granite Falls. This three-story home has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and also features a sunroom and an indoor pool!

To add the Alpine Dream Mansion to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Alpine Dream Mansion"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 50 x 50 lot

15. Spring Time Victorian

This cheery Victorian home would work great as a fraternity home.

Add some classic charm to your neighborhood with this lovely Victorian style home, built by MissMargaretrose. The interior is also richly furnished to match the rich exterior. In addition to the 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this home features a sunny patio complete with a grill and furniture to lounge away those summer nights.

To add the Spring Time Victorian to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Alpine Dream Mansion"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 40 x 30 lot

14. Tiny Living - Caravan

This would be perfect for living "off the grid."

Are your Sims a fan of a simpler lifestyle and need a house to match? Look no further. This small caravan home is perfect for your Sims who don't need a giant mansion. This home would work great with the Tiny Living stuff pack as well. Take advantage of those long summer nights on the beautiful porch, ready for grilling and entertaining. The home has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, with just enough room for two Sims to live comfortably.

To add the Caravan to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Caravan"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 20 x 15 lot

13. Waterfall Country Cottage

Fall asleep to the cascading sound of the waterfall outside your window.

This is a simply stunning cottage, whose name does not do it justice for how grand it looks. It has a waterfall! This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom cottage is perfect for your Sims who love an eclectic, old-style home. It has a lovely rounded patio with stairs leading to the front door, and room in the backyard for a vegetable and fruit garden. Let your Sims drift off to sleep with the sound of the waterfall.

To add the Waterfall Country Cottage to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Waterfall Country Cottage"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 40 x 40 lot

12. The Beast's Castle

Make sure to stay out of the west wing!

This castle is a tale as old as time. This impressive castle resembles the castle of the Beast in the classic story, Beauty and the Beast. With its jutting towers and snow-covered spires, this castle, built by briciola2, will whisk you away to a fantasy land where love conquers all.

To add the Waterfall Country Cottage to your game:
Go to The Sims Gallery either in-game or in a browser
If using a browser, make sure to sign in to your EA account
Follow This Link to Download, or
Search "Beast's Cottage"
Click the folder icon to add the house to your downloads
In-Game: Choose the house from your Library and place in an empty 64 x 64 lot

11. Luxury Family Home

Take a dip in this home's lovely pool.

This Luxury Family Home is a beautiful find from The Sims Resource website Complete with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this house also sports a pool, covered patio, and is fully furnished. Let your Sims live in the lap of luxury.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

10. Martian Starter

Even aliens want to feel like they're home.

This Martian starter home is furnished with a modern style, very sleek and metallic. Includes a satellite for communicating with their home planet.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

9. Millionaire's Home

Check out the glass ceiling on this one!

Whether your Sim earned a million dollars in their life, or if you used motherlode, this Millionaire's home is welcoming for all the rich. With 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, this house is richly decorated and very bright and airy. Includes a large pool in the backyard.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

8. Boho Beach Cabin

A Bohemian Rhapsody in Green

If your Sim loves the bohemian lifestyle, look no further for a home. This adorable Bobo Beach Cabin is ready to be placed in Sulani for your Sims to take up residence. This house features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, a pool, an open floor plan in the living room, and a grill in the garden. This lot does contain some CC, so make sure you download that as well, listed at the bottom of the page.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
- Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

Custom Content

Download the CC files
Unzip the files
Place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods
Make sure you install the CC before placing the lot

7. Steampunk Giant

You can almost hear the clockwork ticking.

All clockwork, gears, and wrought iron, this house will fulfill your Sims' steampunk dreams. This lot is fully furnished and decorated in a style that is both Victorian and Science Fiction. This house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This lot does contain some CC, so make sure you download that as well, listed at the bottom of the page.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

Custom Content

Download the CC files
Unzip the files
Place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods
Make sure you install the CC before placing the lot

6. Lunar Sanctum

This home looks like it belongs in a fairyland.

By the stars, this is an impressive home. Move your Spellcaster Sims into this whimsical, beautiful sanctuary. Includes 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and is fully decorated and furnished. This house is like an impressive fairy wonderland. It does contain some CC, so make sure you download that as well, listed at the bottom of the page.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

Custom Content

Download the CC files
Unzip the files
Place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods
Make sure you install the CC before placing the lot

5. Koliba

Let's home father winter can fit down that chimney.

Does your Sim wish it was the winter holidays all year long? Spread some cheer with this Koliba house. Already decorated for the holidays, all your Sims need to do is call up some friends and family to celebrate and exchange gifts. And maybe, if your Sims were good all year, Father Winter will turn up!

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

4. Silent Hill House

"Fire doesn't cleanse, it blackens!"

Nothing like adding a boarded up and haunted house to your neighborhood. For the Horror fans out there, they can now add the Silent Hill House to their game. This house is completely decorated in an old, abandoned way, with dirty and decaying walls and furniture. Best suited for your spookiest of Sims. It does contain some CC, so make sure you download that as well, listed at the bottom of the page.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

Custom Content

Download the CC files
Unzip the files
Place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods
Make sure you install the CC before placing the lot

3. Beach Retreat

It's a perfect house for taking a break between swimming and sandcastle building.

Look no further for a beach-side retreat. This home is perfect for your Sims who love summertime and wish it would stay sunny every day! Build sandcastles in the shade of this light and open home. This house is also perfect for lovers of fishing. This home contains 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It does contain some CC, so make sure you download that as well, listed at the bottom of the page.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

Custom Content

Download the CC files
Unzip the files
Place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Mods
Make sure you install the CC before placing the lot

2. Gold in Town

This home is glittering in gold.

Looking to add some Art Nouveau to your Sims' neighborhood? Download Gold in Town, with it's crawling ivy walls and white and gold color scheme. Your Sims will love this home, with its cozy size, containing 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It also has a garden with a grill, and plenty of extra room for your Sims to spread out.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

1. The Studsa

Without elevators, that stairwell will be quite the climb.

Kick that college lifestyle up a notch in this class, elegant dormitory. There are study rooms and bedrooms, a pool for relaxing, a massive library, a computer lab, and a luxury bathroom. This dormitory will prepare its students for a successful career post-college.

Click Here to Visit The Sims Resource
Click "Download"
Unzip the files and place the files in the following folder:
Documents/Electronic Arts/The Sims 4/Tray
Start Your Game
Go to the Gallery and click the "My Library" tab
Under "Advanced" on the left-hand side, checkmark the "Include Custom Content" box
If the lot doesn't show up, try searching for the name of the lot in the search box

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