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Fincastle - "An island of Americana"

by cutsocks Posted 6th Jun 2010 at 8:23 AM - Updated 6th Jul 2013 at 10:46 AM by cutsocks
 
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#2 Old 19th May 2010 at 3:47 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 4:22 AM.
Night shots and street maps.

For the street maps, the numbers correspond to the locations of individual lots. Numbers are mostly listed in columns going from left to right, starting with the Lower Street Map.





The lots are listed with the name is bold, followed by the corresponding map number. The street address is listed on the next line, which may help you locate the lots.
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#3 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:10 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 5:06 AM.
A few more screens for the road.
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#4 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:10 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 5:03 AM.
Awnswaring Warehouses - 21
307 South 5th Street
LS 64x48
Purely cosmetic warehouse. Could be made into a junkyard for Ambitions.

For Rent - 31
514 Industrial Drive
LS 20x24
Purely cosmetic commercial shell. It would make an excellent consignment shop in Ambitions.

Business Opportunities!!! - 30
506 Industrial Drive
LS 20x56
Purely cosmetic commercial shell. It would make an excellent salon complex in Ambitions.
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#5 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:11 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 5:09 AM.
Fincastle City Hall - 38
607 State Street
City Hall Rabbit Hole
LS 38x56
Simply decorated, as the nearby Forrest Fincastle Park and Obelisk Park across State Street provide a beautiful approach.

City Hall East and West Lawns - 37 & 39
110 South 6th Street & 109 South 7th Street
Small Parks
LS 38x12
These two small parks are purely cosmetic, as they fill out the block that the contains city hall. They have only a few trees and border hedges that surrounds the block.

Fincastle Police Station - 40
607 Columbia Avenue
Police Rabbit Hole
LS 32x60
A fenced-in parking lot provides ample parking opportunities.

Sisters of Mercy Hospital - 48
705 Columbia Avenue
Hospital Rabbit Hole
LS 54x40
A beautiful open-air gazebo adorns the front lawn of the hospital. A modern sculpture there attracts much attention. Four parking spaces are provided.

Chapel Cemetery - 10
413 Main Street
Graveyard Rabbit Hole
LS 28x32
The fencing matches that of the Chapel of the Woods next door, of which the cemetery is associated. Plenty of rooms for your dead relatives. Or your dead relatives' friends.

Signature Park - 7
No Visitors Allowed
LS 13x11
This very tiny lot is my signature. My name and the date are included in the street address line. There is a small platform with a warrior and horse statue and nothing else.
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#6 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:11 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 5:30 AM.
Omnitek Research & Development - 43
607 Industrial Drive
Science Rabbit Hole
LS 30x60
Parking is provided in the rear.

Omnitek Fieldhouse -35
515 Industrial Drive
Stadium Rabbit Hole
LS 64x64
A beautiful courtyard precedes the stadium. Parking is provided off of South 6th Street.

Pop's Corner Diner - 41
604 Industrial Drive
Diner Rabbit Hole
LS 20x30
Parking is provided off of South 6th Street; festive picnic tables and shrubbery adorn the front.

Walser Military Base - 91
402 Beaumont Road
Military Rabbit Hole
LS 64x64
Plenty of parking is provided, while military watchtowers keep watch!

McBride School of Sciences -121
106 North 7th Street
School Rabbit Hole
LS 56x28
Parking and bike racks are accessible from Main Street. A small playground area with swings and a slide is to the north side. Benches are out front.
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#7 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:12 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 10:32 PM.
[All these rabbit holes are on separate lots, though they have been grouped for the screen shots.]

Columbia Food Market - 29
517 Columbia Avenue
Grocery Rabbit Hole
LS 32x20
There is parking for four, a few chairs for sitting and dumpster with surround. And pear trees!

Thornton Community Theatre - 28
515 Columbia Avenue
Music Rabbit Hole
LS 32x20
This rabbit hole pretty much takes up the whole lot. There are ornamental pears trees in front as are with most of the businesses.

Buy The Book Bookstore - 24
501 Columbia Avenue
Bookstore Rabbit Hole
LS 32x20
There is seating for six on benches, for those book buyers that just can't wait to read their books/recipes. Parking for six, and some landscaping trees.

Giada's Bistro - 26
507 Columbia Avenue
Bistro Rabbit Hole
LS 32x20
Plenty of outdoor seating for eating, attractively fenced in with some landscape plants and pear trees.

Awnswaring Corporate Offices - 15
413 Columbia Avenue
Business/Journalism Rabbit Hole
LS 30x32
There are ornamental pear trees out front and fir trees that blend with the adjacent park behind.

Sunnyville Day Spa - 14
409 Columbia Avenue
Day Spa Rabbit Hole
LS 30x16
Pears trees in front and a concrete fenced-in area with dumpster behind, left empty because it's hard to camera view that area due to the nearby buildings.

Descreet Systems Inc. - 19
403 Industrial Drive
Criminal Rabbit Hole
LS 28x32
The rabbit hole takes up most of this concrete lot. It is fenced-in with chain-link and plenty of gates. There are a plethora of dumpsters--they don't recycle much there.
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#8 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:12 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 12:51 AM.
Calloway Orchard & Vineyard - 53
307 North 4th Street
Big Park
LS 64x64
This lovely orchard and vineyard has all fruit trees and grapes from the base game and WA. The historic octagonal barn contains nectar machines, though you'll have to open the garage door first! The old farm house has restrooms, a television lounge, and a small kitchen. There is seating in the large gazebo and on the parches and grills outside. A few parking spaces are provided.


Awnswaring Park - 18
414 Industrial Drive
Small Park
LS 22x32
This little park has a pond for fishing, restrooms, grills, and many picnic tables.

Posey Park - 116
712 Posey Court
Small Park
LS 14x14
Posey Park is very small playground for the kiddies of Posey Court Trailer Park. It has three swings, a slide, and a play fort.

Welcome Park - 134
710 State Street
Fishing Spot
LS 16x34
This is a small freshwater fishing spot.

Poet's Park - 92
605 Grymes Street
Fishing Spot
LS 26x40
This is also a small freshwater fishing spot. It has a few benches for seating.
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#9 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:12 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 1:29 AM.
Forrest M. Fincastle Park - 132
610 State Street
Small Park
LS 16x40
This ornamental park honors the founder of the town. It has many cherry trees.

Penelope L. Fincastle Park - 50
110 South 8th Street
Big Park
LS 64x32
This large park is purely cosmetic, though its archway entry and colonnade are beautifully lit at night.

War Memorial - 133
704 State Street
Small Park
LS 16x48
This park honors those that have served our country. It is noted for its two grand oak trees and jet fighter sculpture.

Obelisk Park - 131
604 State Street
Small Park
LS 16x40
Another ornamental park, it contains some plunders from Egypt. It along with the Forrest M. Fincastle Park form part of the city hall complex.

North Park - 95
206 North 6th Street
Big Park
LS 56x40
The major park of Fincastle. It has a large pond for fishing and a lodge with many amenities. The lodge contains a fireplace, restrooms, chess tables, kitchenette, and seating. There is seating outdoors and many picnic tables.

Sunrise Beach - 128
108 Penelope Road
Beach
LS 64x47
Does the sun actually rise over this beach? That's a silly question; the sun rises everywhere. This beach has restrooms, a chess table, seating, picnic tables and a couple of fire pits for roasting toastily.
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#10 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:13 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 2:41 AM.
Folly's Pond - 11
108 South 4th Street
Fishing Spot
LS 36x19
This quiet spot provides freshwater fishing and has a community picnic table.

Folly's Fountain Park - 12
412 Columbia Avenue
Big Park
LS 36x64
This large park has picnic tables and grills, as well as a architectural folly with restrooms on the second floor.

Omnitek Park - 42
610 Industrial Drive
Small Park
LS 20x28
This small park has two chess tables, restrooms, much seating, a beautiful science fountian, and picnic tables.

Omnitek Research Gardens - 49
308 South 7th Street
Big Park
LS 64x40
All base game veggies are found here for harvesting. The gardens also have a small building with a lounge and restrooms.
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#11 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:08 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 10:39 PM.
Rachel Loeb Sculpture Garden - 47
110 South 7th Street
Art Gallery
LS 38x16
This outdoor gallery features five attractive stone statues and two fountains. It is lit up beautifully at night.

Bram Loeb Museum of Art - 46
111 Winston Drive
Art Gallery
LS 38x22
Three floors of art are featured in this museum. The interior is simple and plain as to focus the viewers attention solely on the art. There is plenty of seating for relaxing and his and hers restrooms.
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#12 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:09 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 12:04 AM.
Warehouse Pool & Beverage Bar - 34
506 Conklin Street
Pool
LS 30x42
This pool also contains a small beverage bar, though remember to wait a while after eating before swimming! There are his and hers bathrooms and an upstairs lounge with a television. Plenty of parking is provided off of Conklin Street.

Mike's Downtown Gym - 27
511 Columbia Avenue
Gym
LS 32x20
The ground floor has a pool, an aerobics room, and restrooms with showers. The second floor has cardio and strength work out rooms, as well as more restrooms with showers. The landing on the second floor has a small beverage area. The third floor landing has a lounge with a television, so couch potatoes can also enjoy the gym!
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#13 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:09 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 12:08 AM.
J. Lazarus Conklin Library - 22
506 Columbia Avenue
Library
LS 26x42
The ground floor contains a computer room, a study lounge, and restrooms. Bookcases and some seating is found on the second floor.

Joe's Fooseball & Mission Bar - 32
516 Industrial Drive
Entertainment Venue
LS 20x24
This hang-out spot has a beverage bar, television lounge and fooseball area on the ground floors. Restrooms are located on the second floor. Third and fourth floors are unused. There is a grill out back for the hungry.
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#14 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:18 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 4:31 AM.
De-Lux-O Motel - 36
517 Conklin Street
LS 30x32
This funky motel offers deluxe rooms for cheap! Each room has a television and a nice bathroom.

Omnitek Business Office - 44
608 Conklin Street
LS 30x60
A purely cosmetic office, though fully furnished. There are garages on the ground floor, as well as a reception area. The upper floors contain, besides many desks with computers, a break room, a conference room, executive offices, and restrooms.

International Shipping Co. - 20
308 South 4th Street
LS 34x32
A cosmetic warehouse lot, though it does have two desks with computers and restrooms. With modifications, it could be used as a junkyard in Ambitions.
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#15 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:18 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 11:14 PM.
Chapel of the Woods - 6
104 South 4th Street
Big Park
LS 28x46
This medium sized, domed church is a perfect place for weddings. Its large lot is wooded with many community picnic tables.

Old Country Church - 56
304 North 4th Street
Small Park
LS 32x28
This small church would be perfect for a more subtle, private wedding. Lovely views of the surrounding rural area. It has a pond and a small cosmetic graveyard.

Masterson Basilica - 96
611 Kessler Avenue
Big Park
LS 34x36
This very large church is beautiful on the inside, with its gorgeous wood paneling. There is plenty of seating and a few bookcases also inside, for a quiet read. Outside is a larger cosmetic, wooded graveyard, with contemplative spots for sitting.
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#16 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:18 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 4:30 AM.
Eternal Hope Church - 45
609 Conklin Street
Big Park
LS 38x64
This church is also very large, noted for its community areas. There is a cosmetic crypt underneath.

Consolidated Manufacturing - 33
505 Industrial Drive
LS 32x42
A purely cosmetic industrial type lot. With slight modification, it could easily be converted into a junkyard for Ambitions.
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#17 Old 19th May 2010 at 4:29 PM Last edited by cutsocks : 5th Jun 2010 at 4:23 AM.
Forrest M. Fincastle Mansion - 3
208 South 1st Street
This wonderful mansion has many attractive features. Highlights included are large bedroom suites [four with access to the covered overlook porch in back], an exercise room in the master suite, three car garage, four additional parking spaces in the drive, grand foyer, breakfast room, sunken aviary/greenhouse, television room, office, large living area, and a small basement room that could easily be expanded.
5 br, 5.5 ba.
LS 64x64
F 247,449
U 193,953


Laura M. Fincastle Mansion - 99
112 South 8th Street
This mansion features six floors of living space. A grand central stair case runs through the middle of the upper floors. Other notable points of interest are a two-story library, 6 bedrooms suites with a study in the master suite, dining room, eat-in kitchen, television room, conservatory, pool in the basement, two bedrooms and baths and living area for servants in the basement as well, tower room with easel, and a wine cellar with nectar machine.
8 br, 8 ba.
LS 64x64
F 293,275
U 185,239
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#18 Old 20th May 2010 at 12:11 AM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 5:13 PM.
Franklin A. Awnswaring Mansion - 2
108 South 1st Street
This mansion is the grandest in all of Fincastle. Gorgeously decorated, it overlooks the waters toward the main island. Features include a giant dining room, butler's pantry, breakfast room, a smoking room off the front parlor, an office/library, central parlor, back living room, ballroom, six bedroom suites, with a study off the master, a three car detached garage with parking for three more in the drive, and a tunnel from the house to the garage. It could easily house a family of eight.
6 br, 6.5 ba.
LS 64x50
F 382,955
U 260,626


Breakwater - David Kessler Mansion - 1
201 South 1st Street
This splendid mansion has possibly the best waterfront view in town, with a large patio area with pool and abundant balconies. Highlight also included are a huge grand living hall, dining room, office, television room, ballroom, solarium, a master suite with preceding study, four additional bed room suites, and two car detached garage. It could also easily house a family of eight.
5 br, 5.5 ba.
LS 61x50
F 263,244
U 200,456
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#19 Old 20th May 2010 at 12:11 AM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 4:51 PM.
Winterwatch - 8
403 Belknap Road
A beautiful hedge maze is in the back yard, which offers lovely views of the waters. Curved gables make this home unique, and its rather remote location is reached through a short drive through the densest fir forests on the islands. Features include: very large rooms, exercise room, library, grand foyer, detached two car garage, and a nursery.
4 br, 4.5 ba.
LS 64x63
F 201,402
U 126,772

Summerwatch - 54
109 North 4th Street
Noted for it's beautiful domed roof surmounted with a fine statue and octagonal bedroom underneath, Summerwatch looks down North Street to the beach. Included are a ballroom, furnished basement, large kitchen, breakfast room, pool, and a two car detached garage. The grand house could use a resident with a flair for decorating, as its furnishings from previous owners are fairly minimal.
5 br, 4.5 ba.
LS 42x40
F 194,279
U 129,349
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#20 Old 20th May 2010 at 12:12 AM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 4:33 PM.
Springwatch - 66
409 North Street
This sunny yellow mini-mansion has much to offer. It has a large, stately foyer leading to the second floor surround. Large rooms feature prominently throughout the house. The living room is quite lovely. There is a single car detached garage.
5 br, 3.5 ba.
LS 24x30
F 157,427
U 93,494

Autumnwatch - 52
111 North 3rd Street
This lodge inspired home features an office and grand porches on all sides. The views from the back overlooking the water are breathtaking. A large basement garage can hold four cars and has an unused area for future development.
3 br, 3.5 ba.
LS 64x39
F 98,773
U 76,880
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#21 Old 20th May 2010 at 12:23 AM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 4:22 PM.
Old Masterson Rectory - 97
612 North Street
This grand home is the sore thumb of the neighborhood. Though it matches the church it was once associated with, it dwarfs the smaller homes nearby. Large rooms dominate this home. There is an unfurnished attic, ready for your needs, an office, and a double car detached garage.
4br, 4 ba.
LS 18x36
F 125,646
U 80,473

Bedlam -25
108 North 4th Street
This wonderful mini-mansion has a separate guest suite above the poolside lavatory. Other features include a pool, patio area, two car detached garage, large living spaces, and a master suite with an attached office/library.
4 br, 5.5 ba.
LS 56x28
F 168,453
U 121,281
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#22 Old 20th May 2010 at 4:30 AM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 3:58 PM.
Whitestakes - 68
410 Main Street
Whitestakes is a large home, featuring two offices, five fireplaces, five bedrooms, four baths, a single detached garage, and a basement for future needs. This home is perfect for a large family.
5 br, 4 ba.
LS 24x30
F 137,877
U 75,239


Greystark - 129
505 Main Street
This is also a large home, one of the mini-mansions of Fincastle. Unique features include a study/office, a solarium, a roof deck with telescope, and a winding drive leads to a garage in the rear. Two additional parking spaces are provided on the drive in front.
4 br, 4.5ba.
LS 38x40
F 105,810
U 77,140
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#23 Old 20th May 2010 at 4:33 AM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 3:47 PM.
Queen Anne - 130
513 Main Street
A lavish, but modestly sized home is the Queen Anne. Features include a library/study, solarium, and a single car detached garage with additional parking in drive.
3 br, 3 ba.
LS 38x40
F 117,519
U 71,818

Old Mill Bed & Breakfast - 4
105 North 3rd Street
A once bed and breakfast, and never really an old mill, this home is simply furnished. A back deck offers wonderful views of the waterfront, and there is quaint seating down by the water. The living area is large, but the home could use a bit of TLC. Parking for two is provided in front.
5 br, 3 ba.
LS 52x33
F 89,558
U 61,987
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#24 Old 20th May 2010 at 6:29 AM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 3:32 PM.
Lear House - 104
604 Main Street
The Lear House is a beautiful older home facing city hall and its associated parks. This home features a nice large yard, a single car detached garage, and a bedroom for a baby.
3 br, 2.5 ba.
LS 24x40
F 55,303
U 44,942

Ainsheer - 105
610 Main Street
Also facing the city hall parks, this home is wonderfully decorated. A central hall in the upstairs leads off to the bedrooms. There is a study on the ground floor, as well as a dining room, kitchen, and living room. There is a two car detached garage with alley access.
3 br, 2.5 ba.
LS 24x40
F 75,457
U 50,876
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#25 Old 20th May 2010 at 6:31 AM Last edited by cutsocks : 4th Jun 2010 at 3:16 PM.
Thrush's Nest - 5
111 South 4th Street
A beautiful home from all sides, Thrush's has excellent views of mansion island, while being particularly close to downtown. Highlights include a large yard and patio area, two balconies, two car detached garage, and an exercise room. This waterfront home is sure to please.
4 br, 4.5 ba.
LS 48x40
F 98,884
U 72,979

Jugund - 6
207 South 4th Street
Jugund is a Viennese art-nouveau inspire home, decorated on the inside with Craftsman furnishings. It contains large rooms, a study that can be converted into another bedroom or whatever, a spacious master suite, balcony over looking the yard and waterfront, and a two car attached garage. An artist once lived here, and traces can still be found with many easels abounding.
3 br, 3 ba.
LS 36x40
F 92,472
U 75,736
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