Blackwater Mansion

What does this mod do?

This Mod adds the Blackwater Mansion to the borderlands of Eastmarch and The Rift. It can be found between Hillgrund's Tomb and the Lost Knife Hideout. The building itself is based on the architecture from Riften.

I created the mod for myself years ago and want to share it now, so that the working hours I have put into finally pay up. You can use it as a safe house or make it your main residence. It clearly doesn't matter. That the building is located at a terrain slope can count as a disadvantage in this case. It's not the easiest location to reach, but one of the top places in Skyrim in my opinion.

You can store your inventory in chests, shelves and displays instead of carrying everything with you. Just like with every other house or house mod.

Update of June 2020:

I've finally made navigation mesh for the mansion and it's surrounding terrain! Turned out to be very easy to apply actually. This means you are finally able to settle your family here as NPCs know where to walk and where not. (I've tested it with Custom Family Home, which is available here on the Nexus! Works like a charm) Your companion and horse will also be able to follow you around.

But that's not the only thing that has changed within the latest version. The entire mansion has become an overhaul and is now more of a home to the Dovahkiin than it could be before. Be sure to check out the details below and the image gallery, so you get an idea of what has been updated. (Read it especially if you want to update to the new version!)

Details about the Mansion:

A bridge leads to the mansion from the direction of Hillgrund's Tomb and replaces a fallen tree that was lying above the river before. By following the track from the street all way up to the mansion you can possibly encounter an enemy NPC, as there is a spawn marker i haven't removed for the sake of excitement.

Below the canyon there is a secret way that leads to the interior.

The interior has 5 levels. In the first level you can find the visitor hall and the dining room. The second level contains private rooms including the bedroom and a stairway to the showroom above. Level three to four include the showroom (to exhibit weapons) and the attic and also the way up the tower. On it's top you can find a forge containing grindstone, anvil, tanning rack and a workbench.

In the basement you can find a bathing place and a kitchen as well as an enchanter and a alchemy lab.

Outside there can be found a stable, two big terraces, one balcony, seats and a table but most important a smelter.

A list of changes due to the update of June 2020: