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It's not likely that anyone on earth would ever turn down a mansion, so why should it be any different in the world of the Sims? There are some who opt for downsizing and can't be bothered with more than one bathroom and maybe a second bedroom, but then there are others who love to build big. And by building big, we mean repeatedly typing 'motherlode' into the cheat bar just to get enough compensation.

These mansions are enormous, they're luxe, and they're definitely something that no one needs. Unless a Sim family consists of 20 people or more, there's no way that anyone could ever utilize one of these, especially not as an AI. Regardless, they're pretty fantastic and hey, we can dream, right?

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Updated on August 8th, 2020 by Anastasia Maillot: Despite packs like Tiny Living and Eco Lifestyle that make it trendier and easier to live with less in The Sims 4, it's safe to say lavish mansions and gorgeous estates are still here to stay. After all, the game literally is meant for players to live out their wildest dreams, whether it's to live on a beach off the grid or to walk the halls of a Victorian mansion.

Unfortunately, most great mansions available online tend to be riddled with custom content, which can easily bloat anyone's game. Moreover, downloading a ton of different windows and bushes might be less tempting to do for just one house. These mansions, however, will work without any CC, but make sure to check which packs are needed for them to function.

15 Rocky Paradise

Not all mansions need to be full of antique furniture to have an elegant, classic appearance. This Paradise Mansion by GenkaiHaretsu, for instance, has a very unique style that still fits the typical look of an expensive mansion. It has three beds and baths, so there's plenty of space for a big family.

The lot works best in Sulani, and most of its interior has a bohemian, laid back, and organic look for mansions best suited for island living.

14 Lush Modern

For families looking for a truly modern and chic house that's "in" right now, marychabb's WOLA is the perfect answer. Not only is the outside nice and lush with a really elaborate garden and waterfall by its side, but the house itself also has a nice and airy appearance.

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Indoors, the furnishing is very much a mix of clean modern and new retro, with a mix of blues, whites, and hints of yellows. It's a fabulous house for a family that knows its worth and wants to be the object of everyone's jealousy.

13 Sulani Beach Mansion

Sulani's gorgeous views make it the perfect spot for incredible mansion builds, and this one definitely catches anyone's attention at first glance. It's not a typical mansion at all and has a surprisingly earthly and natural appearance.

Nobody1392's Yamayka House fits in well with Sulani's overall style and even has a separate laundry room, a jacuzzi balcony, and a sauna room. This truly is the dream house.

12 Simple Lake Mansion

For those who don't particularly like flashy colors and styles, philo's Justin's Oase is a wonderful villa with a very specific color palette. Indoors and outdoors, the house is focused on wooden, grey, and white colors that pull together the calming and relaxing vibe of this build.

Best of all, this build is located by a small lake, in which Sims can swim and sunbathe by. Nothing screams luxury more than a private tropical pond.

11 Reflections In Water

Not all mansions need to be absolutely giant in size. Autaki's build focuses on building a large, gorgeous outdoor area with a patio and a pool or lake area of sorts. There are even little stones leading across the water.

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The house itself, however, isn't that big. It combines black and white modern styles and colors and is overall a tastefully classic yet small ultra-modern mansion. Hard to believe it has zero custom content!

10 Literally Built Into A Mountainside

This mansion, appropriately named the Pearl Mansion, was created by SimsFinest1 and posted to a forum board. The work done on this in-game structure is flawless and bold without being obnoxious.

Set against the backdrop of the sea, we can almost hear the seagulls and smell that salty air... it's too bad we all can't be Sims. With multiple layers, each glance at it brings about a new discovery: grand outdoor staircases, rooftop gardens, seaside balconies, the list goes on.

9 House Of Lavender

Lovers of plants will definitely appreciate melapples' Lavender build, a white modern mansion with a cute pond area outside, and tons of shrubbery to balance out the clean, minimalist white stone.

On the inside, it's a perfect house for a designer or an architect, or even a gardener who knows their interior decoration. Cute plants and new retro furniture create a calming and balanced atmosphere with a mix of boho and luxury.

8 A Floral Masterpiece

Some houses boast colorful siding or expansive windows while others take credit in a different way: Their flora. Each plant has been expertly placed in this instance with the goal in mind not to cover the grounds, but to fill them with life.

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An in-game house can often appear a bit dull and lifeless when it's surrounded by nothing but green and cement, but this builder found a way around that. Even the second-floor windows are adorned with stunning window boxes, filled with white flowers that compliment the house as a whole rather than take away from it. It's like living in a garden.

7 Gardens Galore With A Beautiful View

Speaking of living in gardens, how's this mansion for a flower-lover? Not only does each floor have its own arrangement outside of various windows, but the entire yard gives way to a hedge garden. While it's not the maze we find in some yards, it is quite the masterpiece.

It's bold without being in-your-face and we appreciate the unique blend of color that exists here. The pathway is a neutral brick which keeps from detracting from the overall appeal of the floral garden, making this a pleasant mansion to look at.

6 How Do You Say 'Wowza' In Simlish?

Ah... what can we possibly say about this? It's almost as if we don't know where to look first but for some reason, the eye is drawn to the randomly-placed palm trees in the front of the property. The entire thing is modern and new-aged and some players thoroughly enjoy this futuristic, sleek architecture.

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While literally, nothing matches on the exterior of the house, that doesn't seem to take away from the fact that this is a work of abstract art. Even the indoor swimming pool has somehow managed to melt into this collision of... randomness.

5 Clash Of The Patterns

There's something about mansion-building and a player's need to experiment with different textures. While the front of this mansion looks as though it's been layered with cheetah print, it's safe to assume that it's actually stonework that adorns the front.

In addition to that, we have more stonework in the back as well as wooden paneling. This makes for an interesting clash, to say the least, but let's talk about the real fact here... There's no way this mansion has less than 50 rooms.

4 Fit For A Regal Family, Complete With Fountain

We're not sure if this is a mansion or a statehouse but either way, it's borderline royalty. The mint green exterior, combined with the gold roof, makes it elegant and classy, while the evenly-spaced lawn adornment adds an air of royalty.

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It's unclear, but we're pretty sure that if there was a mayor in the world of the Sims, this would probably be his or her house. The other eye-catching thing about this mansion is the rate at which its windows are placed: Each one is symmetrical with the one above and below, as well as next to it. Now, that's some perfectionist work.

3 Are We In Venice?

It's unclear, but we're ninety-percent sure that this mansion is actually a boat. If it's not, then it certainly has a strange likeness to a steam vessel. Nautical fare aside, this house has some serious charm to it. Everything, from the color to the lights that adorn each window, is captivating and inviting.

Even the double chimneys and the miniature fountains at the base of this boat seem to be perfectly in place, even if a casual player would never think to use both. It's rare to say, 'wow, a moat looks great around that house!' but this is one case where it's the truth. All aboard!

2 Pretty Sure We've Discovered Dracula's Vacation Home

This is actually considered the 'Vampire Mansion' and for good reason... it's obviously haunted. Haunted by what, we're not sure. It's almost as if Dracula himself came back from the undead in order to claim what was rightfully his, in the form of a 20-room, ivy-covered stone fortress.

The steeple, dark wood theme, and Gothic architecture of this mansion make it a Victorian dream for those who are into that sort of thing. For those who aren't, well... steer clear of these spooks. We'd be willing to bet that a ghost could pop out of one of those windows at any minute.

1 A True Desert Oasis

Not many people would consider living in the desert of Oasis Springs but under the right housing conditions, there's a chance.

Not only does this house have a pool that's protected on all three sides, but it has plenty of shady overhangs for days when swimming isn't in the agenda for your sims. While they might not necessarily care about the heat or sunburn, they will appreciate the rooftop lounge, 360-degree glass walls, and all the plant life that surrounds them.

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