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Don's Duplex ~ Built to match Pleasantview's Middle Lane Properties

Originally uploaded to MTS on Jan. 19, 2018.

Designed to fit seamlessly with the other condos in Pleasantview.

This version is my "Take 2" (reworked and updated at MTS on 08/08/2020.) It is now on a 1-Step Foundation with minimal CC (only 3 items.) The look and 'feel' of the place is the same, so I did not re-take all the pictures. The big 'difference' is that it is now on a 1-step foundation - which means you must install HL's Simple Passage Modular Stairs in your game for sims to be able to access the foundation and enter the building. The internal stairway has also been reworked. Instead of the 'L-shaped' split-landing stairs shown in the older pictures, it is the modern Apartment Life spiral staircase.

Yes. Both apartments function as apartments, and share the pool. Just be sure to keep your back door locked - otherwise, nosy neighbors may just help themselves to a cup of sugar!

Please scroll down through all the pictures to see everything this duplex has to offer. Each unit is fully furnished in a clean modern style, and includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a driveway, and a grill area in the back yard. Welcome Home!

This is a clean copy of this house/lot; no sim has ever lived here. The package has been cleaned with Mootilda's Clean Installer.

There is parking for two vehicles, one on each driveway. Remember - if you want to have a car available (it will be a 'community' car - usable by any resident) you must place it in the driveway before moving in your first sim.

Thank you Mootilda - for the GridAdjuster tool, used to make 1-Step Foundations.

Possibly used but NOT included - so, you may need to GO get it:
- I use the Lifestyle Build Bundle wallpapers/floors ALL the time. (follow the link and it's the second link in the top post - extracted by Argon/MATY) This 'bundle' lives back in my Bins folder so it doesn't have the CC star. If you ever enter one of my builds and find it has blank/unpapered walls/floors, it is because I used ones from this bundle and forgot to mention it. So, either substitute the wall/floor of your choice, or go get this bundle and re-install the lot (from your lot bin.)
- Backless Tub/Shower combo by HugeLunatic(HL)/MTS2

Custom Content Included:
- Simple Passage Modular Stair by HugeLunatic(HL)/Sims2Artists - these need a script file so follow the link and make sure you install them properly!
- FREDRIK Workstation 1T Desk by HugeLunatic(HL)/MTS2
- ModernAsian_PottedBamboo by From the EA Store Asian Fusion Set/GoS

Lot Size: 3X2
Lot Price (furnished): $109,032
Rent: (furnished) $2,473 - 2,506 (Scroll to the bottom for help renting a furnished apartment!)

DOWNLOAD @ SFS

More pictures:
NOTE: Some of the following pictures show 'L' shaped stairs - which don't work in apartments (silly sims!) The stairs have been changed, and are now the spiral staircases.

How to rent a Furnished Apartment:
- Bring up the cheat box with CTRL-SHIFT-C.
- Enter the following cheat: boolProp testingCheatsEnabled true
- Walk your sim to the front door of the apartment that you want to rent. They need to be standing right in front of the door.
- Clear any actions from your sim's queue - including other sims trying to talk to them.
- SHIFT-click on the door of the apartment you wish to rent and choose "Rent Furnished."
- If the action falls out of your queue, your sim probably needs to be closer to the door.
- Once the apartment is rented, bring up the cheat box again.
- Enter: boolProp testingCheatsEnabled false to turn the cheat off again.

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