Lakeview Manor Avant Garden EX for Hearthfire
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 4 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #42 of 115 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
THIS NOT-FOR PROFIT MOD CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND USED FREE OF CHARGE
THIS MOD IS COMPLETELY INCOMPATIBLE WITH LAKEVIEW EXTENDED, SO NO MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT THAT!
LAKEVIEW MANOR AVANTGARDEN EXtra
for the Hearthfire DLC
Mod includes the following:
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[]Heated pool and bathtub with autostrip and reequip only for followers and other NPCs
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]Idle markers for NPCs[]Outdoor kitchen and dining area
[]Garden with 30 plantable plots
[]Alchemy and enchanting tables
[]Proper ambient lighting
[]Wheat mill to produced flour
[]Boat shack (formerly a necromancer's altar)
[]Perimeter lighting
[]Proper patrol paths
[]Full defense perimeter wall and sentry tower
[]8 full-time sentries allied only to you (that is, no allegiance to anyone but your character and your friends)
[]Some shade trees after clearing off trees that are too large
[]Retractable gate barriers
[]Built-in gate flamethrowers
[]Frostfall and CFTO compatible
[]Checked and cleaned with TES5edit and tested
Backstory:
The original mod was an expansion of the existing Lakeview Pool and Hot Baths mod, by adding a garden and a perimeter wall. Since it was very lush it was appropriate to call it Avant Garden.
Today the mod has been streamlined and some huge improvements added to ensure your character and your family's comfort and safety.
Installation:
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[]Enter any interior space then make a savegame
[]Install this mod using any mod manager or manually extract and copy
Uninstallation:
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[]Retrive all items from storage chests
[]Enter any interior space then make a savegame
[]Exit Skyrim and Uninstall this mod
Compatibility Notes:
[]Other mods that modify Lakeview, especially the navmesh or adds more clutter to cause clipping, may not work with this mod.
[]Compatible with Frostfall
[]This mod is NOT compatible with Hearthfire Extended
[]Should work with Hearthfire Attacks Disabled
[*]Not compatible with Lakeview Manor Fortifications (possible navmesh edits, too
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[]Retrive all items from storage chests
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[]Enter any interior space then make a savegame
This mod upgrades Lakeview Manor in Hearthfire with a new garden, full perimeter fence, defenses, and guards. It's an evolution of the popular Lakeview Pool and Hot Bath mod, offering enhanced security and aesthetics for players who want a fortified home.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Well-loved by the community (2,025 endorsements)
- High download count (32,786) shows real demand
- Combines beauty and practicality with garden and defenses
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in May 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim updates
- Requires Hearthfire DLC, so base-game-only players are out of luck
For Skyrim players who own Hearthfire and want to turn Lakeview Manor into a secure, self-sufficient homestead. If you're into base-building and defense, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer vanilla-style homes without added fortifications.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Hearthfire DLC installed before adding this mod, or the game will crash.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the file placement to avoid overwriting other home mods.
- Check the mod's load order — place it after other mods that alter Lakeview Manor to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- sa547
- Version
- 2.8
- Downloads
- 32,786
- Endorsements
- 2,025
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 6/7/2013
- Updated
- 5/25/2023
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