Restoring the Aretino Residence SE
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.3% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #6 of 18 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Aventus' house has gone to trash over the years,
which is a shame because it seems like a nice cozy little house...
So why not fix it up?! :D
Starting the quest...
Get the quest by talking to Angrenor inside the Aretino residence.
He starts hanging out here during the day (10:30-16:00) after Aventus has returned to the Honorhall Orphanage. (Requires USSEP.)
Aventus returns to Honorhall after the quest Innocence Lost is complete, and With Freinds Like These... is started.
Upgrades!
Initially, only the Kitchen and Bedroom upgrades are available. More are unlocked as you do them!
Each upgrade focuses on one primary location, but most of them also add minor decorations to other areas of the house as well, so nowhere ends up looking completely bare no mater what order you do the upgrades in.
Adds a cooking pot, pantry, dishes, and improves the fireplace.
Entrance (Unlocked after Kitchen)
Adds an Unburden Fountain, various wall decorations, a bigger rug, a table, a chest, and a hanging animal ring.
Enchanting Station (Unlocked after Entrance)
Adds the station itself, decorations, and 2 enchanting skill books.
Dining Room (Unlocked after Kitchen)
Adds a bigger table, and more dishes around the house. Enables family food time.
Alchemy Lab (Unlocked after Dining Room)
Adds the lab, decorations, an alchemy skill book, a hanging herb rack, and various alchemy ingredients throughout the house.
Adds a double bed, dresser, nightstand, rug, and strongbox to the loft.
Living Room (Unlocked after Bedroom)
Adds a General Stores Master Chest, table, stools, and another chair near the fireplace.
Angrenor's Bedroom (Unlocked after Living Room)
Adds a door frame to Angrenor's room, a wall lamp, rug, and various decorations.
Spare Room (Unlocked after both Kitchen and Living room are done)
The spare room upgrade has 4 possible options. These can be changed afterwards, with the exception of the children's bedroom.
Children's Bedroom (Warning: This upgrade is irreversible once done!)
Adds 2 child beds, 2 dressers, a doll and a t
Restoring the Aretino Residence SE is a player home mod for Skyrim Special Edition that lets you fix and upgrade the Aretino residence into a proper home. It includes a fully voiced quest with 12 possible upgrade options, and you can invite Aventus to return home or give Sofie a warm place to sleep. With over 2,500 endorsements and 817k downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking a lore-friendly home with quest content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,520 endorsements and 817k downloads
- Adds a fully voiced quest, so it's not just a static home
- Multiple upgrade options give you real choice in how the home develops
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in March 2022 — may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim updates
- No explicit mention of required dependencies, so you might need to check for patches
- If you're not into quest-driven homes, the voiced quest might feel like extra fluff
For Skyrim players who want a lore-friendly home with a personal touch, especially if you like helping NPCs like Aventus and Sofie. Great for roleplayers who enjoy quests that tie into the world. Skip if you prefer simple, no-quest player homes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Skyrim Special Edition and the latest version of the mod from the Nexus page.
- If you're using a mod manager, install via Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 for easy load order management.
- Check the mod's Posts tab for any known compatibility patches with other popular mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Nyphani
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 817,480
- Endorsements
- 2,520
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 11/18/2019
- Updated
- 3/25/2022
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🔧 How to Install Skyrim Mods
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