Wind's Rest Estate - A Whiterun Tundra Home
⚪ Last updated 2017⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #17 of 55 Player homes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Wind's Rest Estate -A Whiterun Tundra Home- -Oldrim Version-Main Features:
- []A new home rebuilt by the player after becoming Thane of Whiterun and buying the land for 5000 gold []Options for types of furniture within the house []All crafting stations []Quest specific decorations (check readme for details) []Linked storage for gold/valuables and crafting materials
- []Unique work-space from which the house is built and materials/npcs bought. []Farm with wheat, leeks, potatoes, cabbage, and 15 plots for planting other ingredients/food []Fishing Docks for gathering fish (and occasionally junk) []Complete Crafting area right near main house []Guardhouse with a training dummy to boost combat skill increase rate for 12 hours []3 Hireable guards with their own patrols and schedules []Stables with a horse you can buy []Various flora and rubble around the grounds []Windmill because windmills look cool []5 Exterior Shrine options
- []Kitchen with oven and cooking pot, also including a few options for the middle table and a couple for tables near the back window []Options for the dining table in living room []Very customized alchemy and enchanting stations with plenty of eye-candy []Clutter and Moss options for both main interior and basement []All shrines (including Auri-el) available for bedroom []5 options of upstairs bed, 2 doubles, 3 singles []Book/Display Shelves with more eye-candy []Desk with access to the linked gold/valuables []Basement with 2 beds for children/followers
- 16 weapon racks, 6 weapon plaques, and 5 mannequins in basement
Location and Aquisition:
Right near Greenspring Hollow and the dragon mound west of Whiterun. Just look in the images, pictures are your friend. You need to buy the property from the note on the left side of the gate, you must have become thane in Whiterun. (Alternatively, you could use the🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data
Wind's Rest Estate is a player home mod for Skyrim (Oldrim) that lets you rebuild a Whiterun tundra home after becoming Thane and buying the land for 5000 gold. It features extensive customization options, all crafting stations, linked storage, a farm, fishing docks, hireable guards, and a basement with displays. With 350 endorsements and 7,450 downloads, it's a well-received home mod for players who want a personalized estate near Whiterun.
✨ Key Features
Rebuild a home after becoming Thane of Whiterun and buying the land for 5000 gold
Options for furniture types, clutter, moss, and bed choices (2 doubles, 3 singles)
All crafting stations, including customized alchemy and enchanting stations
Linked storage for gold/valuables and crafting materials
Farm with wheat, leeks, potatoes, cabbage, and 15 planting plots
Basement with 16 weapon racks, 6 weapon plaques, and 5 mannequins
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community backing with 350 endorsements and 7,450 downloads
- Huge customization options—furniture, clutter, beds, shrines—so your home feels unique
- Practical features like linked storage, farm plots, and a training dummy that boosts combat skills for 12 hours
⚠️ Cons
- Oldrim version only—if you're on Special Edition, you'll need to port it yourself or find an alternative
- Last updated in 2017, so it may have compatibility issues with newer mods or patches
- Requires becoming Thane and paying 5000 gold, which might be a grind if you want a quick home
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who enjoy building and customizing their own home after earning it through gameplay. If you like having a functional estate with farming, crafting, and display options, this is a great pick. Skip if you want a ready-to-use home without quest or gold requirements, or if you're playing on Special Edition without porting experience.
For Skyrim players who enjoy building and customizing their own home after earning it through gameplay. If you like having a functional estate with farming, crafting, and display options, this is a great pick. Skip if you want a ready-to-use home without quest or gold requirements, or if you're playing on Special Edition without porting experience.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the readme for quest-specific decorations—some may require completing certain quests to unlock.
- Use the linked storage for gold and crafting materials to keep your inventory organized.
- The training dummy near the guardhouse gives a 12-hour boost to combat skill gain, so use it before leveling up.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Predence00
- Version
- 1.2.0
- Downloads
- 7,450
- Endorsements
- 350
- Category
- Player homes
- Created
- 11/1/2017
- Updated
- 11/1/2017
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