Lakeview Manor Avant Garden EX for Hearthfire SSE
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #14 of 47 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 can be used even before building Lakeview Manor
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
[]Heat controls for hot tub
[]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
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]Install this mod using any mod manager or manually extract and copyUninstallation:
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[]Retrive all items from storage chests
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]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
[]Should work with Hearthfire Attacks Disabled
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[]Retrive all items from storage chests
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[]Enter any interior space then make a savegame
Lakeview Manor Avant Garden EX is an update to the popular Lakeview Pool and Hot Bath mod, adding a new garden, full perimeter fence, defenses, and guards to the Hearthfire player home. With 2,379 endorsements and 76,245 downloads, it's a well-received enhancement for Skyrim Special Edition players who want to fortify and beautify their Lakeview Manor.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 2,379 endorsements and 76,245 downloads
- Adds both aesthetic and defensive upgrades to Lakeview Manor
- Builds on the proven Lakeview Pool and Hot Bath mod
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Lakeview Manor, not other Hearthfire homes
- May conflict with other mods that alter Lakeview Manor's exterior
- Last updated in April 2023, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches
For Skyrim players who love Hearthfire and want to turn Lakeview Manor into a fortified garden retreat. If you're looking for a complete overhaul of all player homes or want gameplay changes, this isn't it—it's a focused cosmetic and defensive upgrade.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to install and manage this mod easily.
- Check for conflicts with other mods that modify Lakeview Manor's exterior, such as landscaping or house overhaul mods.
- Load this mod after other Lakeview Manor mods to ensure its changes take priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- sa547
- Version
- 1.9
- Downloads
- 76,245
- Endorsements
- 2,379
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 7/16/2017
- Updated
- 4/17/2023
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