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Skyrim’s Hearthfire DLC allowed players to leave their mark on the province by constructing and customizing three distinct homesteads. Each homestead begins as just a tiny one-room house built up to an entire estate with a grand hall, a cellar, and three wings that can be customized to have a different purpose.
This allows each homestead to suit the player’s needs while also making them feel more personal and at home. The most beautiful homestead in Skyrim is Lakeview Manor, nestled in the mountains just outside of Falkreath.
Key Info Up Front
Price: 5,000 Gold
Unique Feature: Apiary
East Wing Options: Armory, Kitchen, Library
North Wing Options: Alchemy Laboratory, Storage Room, Trophy Room
West Wing Options: Bedrooms, Enchanter’s Tower, Greenhouse
Purchasing Lakeview Manor
The plot of land needed to build Lakeview Manor can be purchased by the Jarl of Falkreath, but what you’ll have to do beforehand depends on who holds the title. The default Jarl of Falkreath is Siddgeir, but depending on your progression and choices in the Civil War questline up to this point, it can also be Dengeir.
If Dengeir has been made the Jarl of Falkreath, you won’t have to do anything else, as they’ll make it available to you as thanks for their new position. However, if Siddgeir is still the Jarl, you’ll have to take out a group of bandits for him. Whichever you do, you can then talk to the Jarl’s Steward and purchase the plot of land to build Lakeview Manor on for 5,000 gold.
Nearby Features
When you first go to your new land, it will be an empty flat plot except for a drafting table, carpenter’s bench, anvil, and a chest. The drafting table is where you’ll select wings to build, while the carpenter’s bench is used to craft doors, foundations, supports, and roofs for the building.
The chest is a great way to store materials while you go away, as they can get cumbersome and bog down your carry weight. If you head down the small cliff at the end of the lot, you’ll also find the stone quarry and a pickaxe, which you can use to mine theQuarried Stone you’ll need to do a lot of the building. If you head west from the carpenter’s workbench, you’ll find the lot’s clay deposits, a wood chopping block, and a log pile where your wood will be stored.
To the south of the lot, you will find two iron ore veins; to the southwest, there is one corundum ore vein, and a second is far to the west by two silver ore veins.
As you build the house, you’ll also notice that the lot and surrounding area have other unique features as well. Not only can you make an apiary on the grounds to have a steady supply of honey, but there is a wolve’s den to the west of the lot. Once you build your main hall, a falcon’s nest will also appear on its roof, which can be a great way to get eggs.
To the north of your lot, you’ll find the ruins of Bleak Falls Barrow and to the south is Pinewatch. There is also a Conjurer’s Altar near your lot, where you can stumble on an enemy mage that will perform dark rituals to your north. He isn’t much to take care of, but you’ll probably want to put an end to his practices before you bring the family.
Building Lakeview Manor
Once you get familiar with the lot and surrounding area, you’ll want to start building your house. To start, you’ll have to go to your drafting table and select to make a small house. This will allow you to create a one-room abode that can then be converted into a foyer once you’re ready to build the main hall and three wings. To build all of them, you’ll have to gather a ton of supplies like iron, lumber, quarried stone, corundum, glass, and plenty more.
Small House
To build the small house, you’ll have to gather the following materials to make each of its parts.
House Part | Materials Required |
Foundation | Sawn Log, 10 Quarried Stone |
Wall Framing | 6 Sawn Log, 10 Nails |
Walls | 2 Sawn Log, 8 Nails, 4 Clay |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Roof Framing | 6 Sawn Log |
Roof | 10 Nails, Sawn Log |
Door | Iron Fittings, Sawn Log, Lock, 2 Hinge, 2 Nails |
Once you have the Small House built, you can go inside to find another table that you can interact with to build the furnishings inside it. However, since the building will eventually be converted into the house’s entryway, you’ll want to skip crafting the Firepit and Hanging Rack because they’ll be lost once you restore them.
Furnishing | Materials | After Conversion |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot | Kept |
Dresser | Sawn Log, 3 Nails, Iron Fittings | Kept |
End Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails | Kept |
Double Bed | 2 Sawn Log, 2 Nails, 4 Leather Strips, 2 Straw | Moved to bedroom |
Square Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails | Moved below staircase in Main Hall |
Corner Shelf | Sawn Log, 3 Nails | Kept |
Tall Shelf with Display Case | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Glass, Hinge | Moved to bedroom |
Wall Shelves (3) | Sawn Log, Nails | Moved to bedroom |
Exterior Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns | Kept |
Firepit | Quarried Stone | Lost |
Hanging Rack | Iron Ingot, Iron Fittings | Lost |
Interior Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns | Kept |
Exterior
Once you finish building the small house, you’ll unlock the ability to construct exterior amenities that will open additional utility at your house.
Furnishing | Materials |
Animal Pen w/Tanning Rack | Sawn Log |
Armorer Workbench | 2 Quarried Stone, iron Ingot, Sawn Log |
Apiary | 2 Sawn Log, Nails, 2 Straw |
Garden | Sawn Log |
Grindstone | Quarried Stone, Sawn Log, Iron Fittings |
Smelter | 2 Iron Fittings, 5 Iron Ingots, 6 Clay, 4 Quarried Stone |
Stable | 3 Sawn Log, 5 Nails |
Main Hall
Once you convert your tiny house into an entryway, you’ll start construction on the main hall. This is one of the most significant parts of Lakeview Manor and includes an entire bedroom to move your spouse and children with.
Part | Materials |
Door | Iron Fittings, Sawn Log, Lock, 2 Hinge, 2 Nails |
Foundation | 4 Sawn Log, 30 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 6 Quarried Stone |
Wall Framing | 16 Sawn Log, 20 Nails |
First Level Walls | 4 Sawn Log, 16 Nails, 8 Clay |
Second Floor Supports | 6 Sawn Log, 10 Nails |
Roof Framing | 10 Sawn Log |
Second Level Walls | 12 Nails, 8 Clay, 4 Sawn Log |
Roof | 25 Nails, 2 Sawn Log |
Cellar | 8 Sawn Log, 50 Quarried Stone |
Aquarium (requires fishing creation) | 4 Sawn Log, 25 Quarried Stone |
Once you have the Main Hall built, you can start filling it with furniture and decorations that allow you to display your weapons and make it feel more like home.
Furnishing | Materials |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Tall Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge |
Wardrobe, Small | Iron Fittings, 2 Nails, Sawn Log |
Chair | Sawn Log, Nails |
Dining Table and Chairs | 3 Sawn Log, 5 Nails |
Display Case | 2 Nails, Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
Display Case on Low Table | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Square Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Square Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Washbasin on Stand | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Armor Mannequin | Sawn Log, Nails, Quarried Stone |
Corner Shelf | Sawn Log, 3 Nails |
Corner Shelf | Sawn Log, 3 Nails |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Logs, 4 Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (4) | 2 Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Alchemy Lab | Sawn Log, 2 Nails, Glass, Quicksilver Ingot, Iron Ingot |
Arcane Enchanter | Sawn Log, Nails, Glass, Refined Moonstone, Iron Ingot, Grand Soul Gem (Grand Soul), Gold Ingot |
Chandelier, Large | 2 Iron Ingot, 2 Iron Fittings |
Fireplace | Sawn Log, 4 Quarried Stone |
Mounted Elk Head | Deer Hide, Large Antlers, Leather Strips |
Mounted Goat Head | Leather Strips, Goat Hide |
Mounted Horker Head | Leather Strips, 2 Horker Tusk |
Mounted Mudcrab | Leather Strips, 2 Mudcrab Chitin |
Mounted Slaughterfish | Leather Strips, 4 Slaughterfish Scales |
After filling the most significant part of the Main Hall, you can head to the back room of the first level to find another table with more furnishings.
Furnishing | Materials |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Desk | Iron Fittings, 2 Nails, Sawn Log |
Display Case and Small Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
Safe | Lock, Hinge, 3 Steel Ingot |
Wardrobe, Small | Iron Fittings, 2 Nails, Sawn Log |
Round Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Round Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Weapon Plaque | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Blacksmith Anvil | 4 Iron Ingot, Sawn Log |
Mounted Elk Antlers | Large Antlers, Leather Strips |
Mounted Slaughterfish | Leather Strips, 4 Slaughterfish Scales |
Then, if you go above that room, there is another table for furnishing the first bedroom.
Furnishing | Materials |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Display Case and Small Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
Dresser | Sawn Log, 3 Nails, Iron Fittings |
End Tables (2) | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Tall Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge |
Tall Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge |
Chest, Long | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chair | Sawn Log, Nails |
Display Case on Low Table | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Double Bed (could be moved from entryway) | 2 Sawn Log, 2 Nails, 4 Leather Strips, 2 Straw |
Single Bed | Sawn Log, Nails, 2 Leather Strips, Straw |
Single Bed | Sawn Log, Nails, 2 Leather Strips, Straw |
Weapon Plaque | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings |
Display Case and Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Tall Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Tall Shelf with Display Case | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Glass, Hinge |
Wall Shelves (3) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (4) | 2 Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Chandelier, Small | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns, Iron Fittings |
Chandelier, Small | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns, Iron Fittings |
Mounted Elk Head | Deer Hide, Large Antlers, Leather Strips |
Mounted SNowy Sabre Cat Head | Leather Strips, Sabre Cat Snow Pelt, 2 Sabre Cat Tooth |
Mounted Wolf Head | Leather Strips, Wolf Pelt |
Mounted Wolf Head | Leather Strips, Wolf Pelt |
Cellar
Once you’ve got the Main Hall wrapped up, you can head underground to start filling out your new cellar.
Furnishing | Materials |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
End Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
End Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Safe (5) | 5 Lock, 5 Hinge, 15 Steel Ingot |
Safe (5) | 5 Lock, 5 Hinge, 15 Steel Ingot |
Display Case on Low Table | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Low Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Square Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Washbasin on Stand | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Coffin (only if vampire) | 2 Nails, Sawn Log, Hinge, Vampire Dust |
Armor Mannequin | Sawn Log, Nails, Quarried Stone |
Weapon Plaque | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings |
Weapon Plaque | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings |
Weapon Racks (5) | 4 Sawn Log, 5 Iron Fittings |
Corner Shelf | Sawn Log, 3 Nails |
Corner Shelf | Sawn Log, 3 Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (3) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Archery Target | Leather Strips, Sawn Log, 2 Straw |
Armorer Workbench | Sawn Log, Iron Ingot, 2 Quarried Stone |
Blacksmith’s Forge | Iron Fittings, Iron Ingot, 2 Sawn Log, 5 Quarried Stone |
Child’s Practice Dummy | Leather Strips, Sawn Log, 2 Straw |
Grindstone | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings, Quarried Stone |
Mead Barrels (2) | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot, 2 Quarried Stone |
Mounted Bear Head | Leather Strips, Bear Pelt |
Mounted Bear Head | Leather Strips, Bear Pelt |
Mounted Elk Antlers | Large Antlers, Leather Strips |
Mounted Elk Head | Deer Hide, Small Antlers, Leather Strips |
Mounted Snowy Sabre Cat Head | Leather Strips, Sabre Cat Snow Pelt, 2 Sabre Cat Tooth |
Shrine Base | 2 Clay, 2 Quarried Stone, Sawn Log |
Smelter | 2 Iron Fittings, 5 Iron Ingot, 6 Clay, 4 Quarried Stone |
Tanning Rack | Sawn Log, Leather Strips |
Wall Sconce | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Once you’ve got your shrine base built, you’ll also have the option to create nine shrines to place on it, each giving you a different blessing as well as curing any of your diseases.
Shrine | Materials | Blessing |
Akatosh | Iron Ingot, Amulet of Akatosh, Corundum Ingot, Flawless Amethyst | Regenerate Magicka |
Arkay | Amulet of Arkay, Iron Ingot, Orichalcum Ingot, Silver Ingot | Fortify Health |
Dibella | Amulet of Dibella, Iron Ingot, Orichalcum Ingot, Quicksilver Ingot | Fortify Persuasion |
Julianos | Amulet of Julianos, 2 Ebony Ingots | Fortify Magicka |
Kynareth | Amulet of Kynareth, 2 Refined Moonstone, Flawless Sapphire | Fortify Stamina |
Mara | Amulet of Mara, 2 Refined Malachite, Silver Ingot | Fortify Restoration |
Stendarr | Amulet of Stendarr, Steel Ingot, Quicksilver Ingot, 2 Silver Ingots | Fortify Blocking |
Talos | Amulet of Talos, Steel Ingot, Dragon Bone, Dragon Scales | Fortify Shouts |
Zenithar | Amulet of Zenithar, Steel Ingot, 2 Gold Ingots | Fortify Barter |
If you have the fishing creation downloaded, which is included in the new Skyrim Anniversary Edition, you can add the aquarium onto your cellar to keep any fish you catch.
Furnishing | Materials |
Fishing Supplies | 1 Sawn Log, 1 Nails, 1 Iron Ingot |
Large Fish Tank | 1 Quarried Stone, 1 Clay, 1 Glass |
Large Fish Tanks (2) | 1 Quarried Stone, 1 Clay, 1 Glass |
Large Fish Tanks (2) | 1 Quarried Stone, 1 Clay, 1 Glass |
Small Fish Tanks (2) | 1 Sawn Log, 2 Nails, 2 Glass |
Small Fish Tanks (2) | 1 Sawn Log, 2 Nails, 2 Glass |
Small Fish Tanks (2) | 1 Sawn Log, 2 Nails, 2 Glass |
Fish Plaques (3) | 1 Sawn Log, 1 Nails |
Fish Plaques (3) | 1 Sawn Log, 1 Nails |
Fish Plaques (3) | 1 Sawn Log, 1 Nails |
Mounted Mudcrab | 1 Leather Strips, 2 Mudcrab Chitin |
Wall Sconce (2) | 1 Iron Fittings, 1 Goat Horns |
Wall Sconce (2) | 1 Iron Fittings, 1 Goat Horns |
East Wing
Armory
The Armory is a perfect addition for any players who love hunting down armor sets and unique weapons that they want to display. To build it, you’ll need to construct the parts below.
Part | Materials |
Doors | 3 Iron Fittings, 3 Sawn Log, 3 Lock, 6 Hinge, 6 Nails |
Foundation | 2 Sawn Log, 10 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Wall Supports | 7 Sawn Log, 8 Nails |
Roof | 4 Quarried Stone, Sawn Log |
Walls | 3 Clay, Sawn Log |
Once you have that done, you can start furnishing it with its displays and storage.
Furnishing | Materials |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Display Case and Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, 2 Hinge, Iron Fittings, 2 Glass |
Display Case and Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, 2 Hinge, Iron Fittings, 2 Glass |
Dresser | Sawn Log, 3 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Dresser | Sawn Log, 3 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Chest | Sawn log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Display Case on Low Table | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Display Case on Low Table | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Round Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Armor Mannequin with Cupboard | 3 Sawn Log, 5 Nails, Quarried Stone, Iron Fittings |
Armor Mannequin with Cupboard | 3 Sawn Log, 5 Nails, Quarried Stone, Iron Fittings |
Armor Mannequin with Cupboard | 3 Sawn Log, 5 Nails, Quarried Stone, Iron Fittings |
Armor Mannequin with Cupboard | 3 Sawn Log, 5 Nails, Quarried Stone, Iron Fittings |
Armor Mannequin with Cupboard | 3 Sawn Log, 5 Nails, Quarried Stone, Iron Fittings |
Weapon Plaque | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings |
Weapon Plaque | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings |
Weapon Racks (4) | 3 Sawn Log, 4 Iron Fittings |
Weapons Racks (4) | 3 Sawn Log, 4 Iron Fittings |
Archery Targets (2) | 2 Leather Strips, Sawn Log, 4 Straw |
Bench | Sawn Log, Nails |
Bench | Sawn Log, Nails |
Round Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Square Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Exterior Tanning Rack | Leather Strips, Sawn Log |
Exterior Wall Sconces | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Washbasin on Stand | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Armorer Workbench | Sawn Log, Iron Ingot, 2 Quarried Stone |
Grindstone | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings, Quarried Stone |
Lamp Stand | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns |
Lamp Stand | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns |
Mounted Bear Head | Leather Strips, Bear Pelt |
Mounted Horker Head | Leather Strips, 2 Horker tusk |
Mounted Sabre Cat Head | Leather Strips, Sabre Cat Pelt, 2 Sabre Cat Tooth |
Mounted Wolf Head | Leather Strips, Wolf Pelt |
Tanning Rack | Sawn Log, Leather Strips |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Kitchen
If your character is instead more focused on filling their belly than their containers, you may want to consider building yourself a kitchen.
Part | Materials |
Doors | 2 Iron Fittings, 2 Sawn Log, 2 Lock, 4 Hinge, 4 Nails |
Foundation | 2 Sawn Log, 10 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Wall Supports | 8 Sawn Log, 8 Nails |
Roof Framing | 4 Sawn Log |
Walls | 3 Clay, Sawn Log |
Roof | 8 Nails, Sawn Log |
Furnishing | Materials |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Low Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Low Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Round Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Square Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Square Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Washbasin on Stand | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Wall Shelf | Sawn Log, Nails |
Chandelier, Small | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns, Iron Fittings |
Chandelier, Small | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns, Iron Fittings |
Fireplace | Sawn log, 4 Quarried Stone |
Hanging Rack | Iron Ingot, Iron Fittings |
Hanging Rack | Iron Ingot, Iron Fittings |
Hanging Rack | Iron Ingot, Iron Fittings |
Hanging Rack | Iron Ingot, Iron Fittings |
Mounted Elk Antlers | Large Antlers, Leather Strips |
Oven | 2 Clay, 3 Quarried Stone |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Mounted Horker Head | Leather Strips, 2 Horker Tusk |
Library
If your Dragonborn is the more academic sort rather than the portly or violent, however, you may want to take a look at building a library for your east wing.
Part | Material |
Doors | 3 Iron Fittings, 3 Sawn Log, 3 Lock, 6 Hinge, 6 Nails |
Foundation | 2 Sawn Log, 8 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Main Supports | 10 Sawn Log, 10 Nails |
First Floor Walls | Sawn Log, 3 Clay |
Second Floor Supports | 4 Sawn Log, 12 Nails |
Second Floor Walls | 2 Sawn Log, 6 Clay |
Roof | Sawn Log, 4 Quarried Stone |
Roof Canopy | Sawn Log, 6 Nails |
Furnishing | Materials |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chair | Sawn Log, Nails |
Night Table | Sawn log, 2 Nails |
Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Corner Shelf | Sawn Log, 3 Nails |
Tall Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Tall Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Tall Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Tall Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Tall Bookshelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Chest | Sawn log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chandelier, Small | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns, Iron Fittings |
Lamp Stand | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns |
Wall Sconce | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
North Wing
Alchemy Laboratory
If you like making potions, you’ll want to build yourself the alchemy laboratory so that you have somewhere to store your reagents while also having an area to do your brewing.
Part | Materials |
Doors | 3 Iron Fittings, 3 Sawn Log, 3 Lock, 6 Hinge, 6 Nails |
Foundation | 2 Sawn Log, 8 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Main Supports | 10 Sawn Log, 10 Nails |
First Floor Walls | Sawn Log, 3 Clay |
Second Floor Supports | 4 Sawn Log, 12 Nails |
Second Floor Walls | 2 Sawn Log, 6 Clay |
Roof | Sawn Log, 4 Quarried Stone |
Roof Canopy | Sawn Log, 6 Nails |
Furnishing | Materials |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Display Case and Small Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
Display Case and Small Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
End Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
End Table (2) | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Safe | Lock, Hinge, 3 Steel Ingot |
Safe | Lock, Hinge, 3 Steel Ingot |
Washbasin on Stand | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Small Shelf | Sawn Log, 3 Nails |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Wall Shelf | Sawn Log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Alchemy Lab | Sawn log, 2 Nails, Glass, Quicksilver Ingot, Iron Ingot |
Chandelier, Small | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns, Iron Fittings |
Hanging Rack | Iron Ingot, Iron Fittings |
Hanging Rack | Iron Ingot, Iron Fittings |
Mounted Mudcrab | Leather Strips, 2 Mudcrab Chitin |
Wall Sconce | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Storage Room
If you find yourself just constantly having too much stuff, then for your north wing, you’ll likely want to build the storage room.
Part | Materials |
Doors | 3 Iron Fittings, 3 Sawn Log, 3 Lock, 6 Hinge, 6 Nails |
Foundation | 2 Sawn Log, 10 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Wall Supports | 7 Sawn Log, 8 Nails |
Roof | 4 Quarried Stone, Sawn Log |
Walls | 3 Clay, Sawn Log |
Furnishing | Materials |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Display Case and Small Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
Dresser | Sawn Log, 3 Nails, Iron Fittings |
End Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
End Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Safe | Lock, Hinge, 3 Steel Ingot |
Large Table with Chest | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, 2 Hinge, Iron Fittings, Lock |
Table with Display Cases | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, 2 Hinge, 2 Glass |
Washbasin on Stand | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Display Case and Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Bench | Sawn Log, Nails |
Bench | Sawn Log, Nails |
Low Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Low Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Round Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Table with Benches | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Washbasin on Stand | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Mounted Goat Head | Leather Strips, Goat Hide |
Mounted Mudcrab | Leather Strips, 2 Mudcrab Chitin |
Mounted Wolf Head | Leather Strips, Wolf Pelt |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Trophy Room
However, if you want to show off all of the cool monsters you’ll kill throughout your journey, you can build the trophy room, which will do a great job of displaying all of them.
Part | Materials |
Doors | 2 Iron Fittings, 2 Sawn Log, 2 Lock, 4 Hinge, 4 Nails |
Foundation | 2 Sawn Log, 10 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Wall Supports | 8 Sawn Log, 8 nails |
Roof Framing | 4 Sawn Log |
Walls | 3 Clay, Sawn Log |
Roof | 8 Nails, Sawn Log |
Furnishing | Materials |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Night Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Display Case and Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Chandelier, Small | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns, Iron Fittings |
Mounted Goat Head | Leather Strips, Goat Hide |
Mounted Horker Head | Leather Strips, 2 Horker Tusk |
Trophy Base, Large | Quarried Stone, Sawn Log, 2 Clay |
Trophy Base, Large | Quarried Stone, Sawn Log, 2 Clay |
Trophy Base, Large | Quarried Stone, Sawn Log, 2 Clay |
Trophy Base, Small | Quarried Stone, Sawn Log, Clay |
Trophy Base, Small | Quarried Stone, Sawn Log, Clay |
Trophy Base, Small | Quarried Stone, Sawn Log, Clay |
Trophy Base, Small | Quarried Stone, Sawn Log, Clay |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Once the trophy stands are built, you can also choose what trophies to build there.
Base Size | Trophy | Materials |
Large | Bear | Straw, 2 Bear Claws, Bear Pelt or Cave Bear Pelt |
Chaurus | Straw, 3 Chaurus Chitin | |
Cow | Straw, Cow Hide | |
Deer | Deer Hide, Large Antlers, Straw | |
Dragon Skull | Dragon Bone | |
Draugr | 5 Bone Meal, Ancient Nord Sword, Straw | |
Dwarven Sphere | 5 Dwemer Scrap metal | |
Falmer | Falmer Sword, 2 Falmer Ear | |
Frost Troll | Troll Fat, Troll Skull, Straw | |
Frostbite Spider | 2 Frostbite Venom, Straw | |
Horker | 2 Horker Tusk, 2 Straw | |
Sabre Cat | Sabre Cat Pelt, 2 Sabre Cat Tooth, Straw | |
Snow Bear | Snow Bear Pelt, 2 Bear Claws, Straw | |
Troll | Troll Skull, Straw, Troll Fat | |
Wolf | Wolf Pelt, Straw | |
Small | Draugr | 5 Bone Meal, Ancient Nord Bow, 6 Ancient Nord Arrow, Straw |
Dwarven Spider | 2 Dwemer Scrap Metal, Petty Soul Gem | |
Falmer | Falmer Sword, 2 Falmer Ear | |
Goat | Goat Hide, 2 Goat Horns, Straw | |
Hagraven | 2 Hagraven Claw, 6 Hagraven Feathers, Straw | |
Ice Wolf | Ice Wolf Pelt, Straw | |
Mudcrab | 3 Mudcrab Chitin | |
Skeever | Skeever Tail, Charred Skeever Hide, Straw | |
Skeleton | Skull, 5 Bone Meal, Ancient Nord Bow, Ancient Nord Arrow | |
Slaughterfish | Straw, 3 Slaughterfish Scales | |
Spriggan | Sawn Log, Taproot |
West Wing
Bedrooms
If for some reason, you don’t like your bedroom being part of the main hall, the West Wing allows you to build an entirely separate one for you and your kids.
Part | Materials |
Doors | 3 Iron Fittings, 3 Sawn Log, 3 Lock, 6 Hinge, 6 Nails |
Foundation | 2 Sawn Log, 10 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Wall Supports | 7 Sawn Log, 8 Nails |
Roof | 4 Quarried Stone, Sawn Log |
Walls | 3 Clay, Sawn Log |
Furnishing | Materials |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Display Case and Small Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
Safe | Lock, Hinge, 3 Steel Ingot |
Tall Wardrobe | Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Sawn Log, Hinge |
Wardrobe, Small | Iron Fittings, 2 Nails, Sawn Log |
Wardrobe, Small | Iron Fittings, 2 Nails, Sawn Log |
Chest, Long | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Child’s Chest | Sawn Log, nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Child’s Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Chair | Sawn log, Nails |
Child’s Bed | Sawn Log, Nails, 2 Leather Strips, Straw |
Child’s Bed | Sawn Log, Nails, 2 Leather Strips, Straw |
Double Bed | 2 Sawn Log, 2 Nails, 4 Leather Strips, 2 Straw |
Square Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Washbasin on Stand | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Weapon Plaque | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings |
Display Case and Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Small Shelf | Sawn Log, 3 Nails |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Wall Shelves (2) | Sawn Log, Nails |
Bench | Sawn Log, Nails |
Bench | Sawn Log, Nails |
Bench | Sawn Log, Nails |
Low Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Low Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Low Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Round Table and Chairs | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Table with Benches | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Exterior Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Washbasin on Stand | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Mounted Bear Head | Leather Strips, Bear Pelt |
Mounted Mudcrab | Leather Strips, 2 Mudcrab Chitin |
Wall Sconces (2) | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Enchanter’s Tower
Of course, if you play a character that uses enchanting, or if you just want a cool house with three towers, you’ll want to build the enchanter’s tower.
Part | Materials |
Doors | 3 Iron Fittings, 3 Sawn Log, 3 Lock, 6 Hinge, 6 Nails |
Foundation | 2 Sawn Log, 8 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Main Supports | 10 Sawn Log, 10 Nails |
First Floor Walls | Sawn Log, 3 Clay |
Second Floor Supports | 4 Sawn Log, 12 Nails |
Second Floor Walls | 2 Sawn Log, 6 Clay |
Roof | Sawn Log, 4 Quarried Stone |
Roof Canopy | Sawn Log, 6 Nails |
Furnishing | Materials |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
End Table | Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Chest | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Fittings, 2 Hinge, Lock |
Display Case on Low Table | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Hinge, Glass |
Tall Shelf | 2 Nails, Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
Armor Mannequin | Sawn Log, Nails, Quarried Stone |
Weapon Plaque | Sawn Log, Iron Fittings |
Weapon Racks (3) | 2 Sawn Log, 2 Iron Fittings |
Tall Shelf | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Wall Shelf | Sawn Log, Nails |
Chair | Sawn Log, Nails |
Arcane Enchanter | Sawn Log, Nails, Glass, Refined Moonstone, Iron Ingot, Grand Soul Gem (Grand), Gold Ingot |
Brazier | 2 Iron Ingot |
Brazier | 2 Iron Ingot |
Mounted Goat Head | Leather Strips, Goat Hide |
Wall Sconce | Iron Fittings, Goat Horns |
Greenhouse
Otherwise, if you want to grow more food or reagents than the outside garden allows, you can always build yourself a greenhouse. Once you have it completed hanging, moss will eventually grow from the rafters, and a beehive appears for another source of honey. However, the beehive does cause bees to fly throughout the entire house.
Part | Materials |
Doors | 2 Iron Fittings, 2 Sawn Log, 2 Lock, 4 Hinge, 4 Nails |
Foundation | 2 Sawn Log, 10 Quarried Stone |
Floor | 4 Quarried Stone |
Wall Supports | 8 Sawn Log, 8 Nails |
Roof Framing | 4 Sawn Log |
Walls | 3 Clay, Sawn Log |
Roof | 8 Nails, Sawn Log |
Furnishing | Materials |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Barrels | Sawn Log, Nails, Iron Ingot |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, Iron Fittings |
Display Case and Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, 2 Hinge, Iron Fittings, 2 Glass |
Display Case and Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails, 2 Hinge, Iron Fittings, 2 Glass |
Display Case | 2 Nails, Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
Night Tables (2) | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Night Tables (2) | 2 Sawn Log, 4 Nails |
Tall Shelf | 2 Nails, Sawn Log, Hinge, Glass |
Wall Shelves (4) | 2 Sawn Log, 2 Nails |
Chandelier, Small | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns, Iron Fittings |
Chandelier, Small | Iron Ingot, 3 Goat Horns, Iron Fittings |
Large Planter | 2 Clay, 2 Quarried Stone, Sawn Log |
Large Planter | 2 Clay, 2 Quarried Stone, Sawn Log |
Large Planter | 2 Clay, 2 Quarried Stone, Sawn Log |
Mounted Goat Head | Leather Strips, Goat Hide |
Mounted Goat Head | Leather Strips, Goat Hide |
Mounted Mudcrab | Leather Strips, 2 Mudcrab Chitin |
Mounted Mudcrab | Leather Strips, 2 Mudcrab Chitin |
Small Planter with Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Clay |
Small Planter with Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Clay |
Small Planter with Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Clay |
Small Planter with Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Clay |
Small Planter with Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Clay |
Small Planter with Cupboard | 2 Sawn Log, Iron Fittings, 4 Nails, 2 Clay |
FAQs
Question: Can you only get a beehive at Lakeview Manor?
Answer: The apiary outside of the house in Lakeview Manor’s unique feature, but you can build a greenhouse at every homestead, meaning that you can get a beehive at all of them.
Question: Which is the best Homestead in Skyrim?
Answer: All three homesteads allow you to build most of the same features, and their unique features are handy but not very impactful. This means that the best for you largely depends on which location you prefer.
Question: Does building a bedroom attachment let you do something else with the bedroom in the Main Hall?
Answer: No, if you build the new bedroom, you will simply have two double beds and four child’s beds. Building a bedroom also does not let you have more than one spouse and two children.
Lakeview Manor Skyrim: Conclusion
Lakeview Manor is a strong contender for one of the best houses in Skyrim. It has a beautiful view, a good location that isn’t too far from the stores of Falkreath, and it is so lovely that even your kids will comment on how much they like it there.
When you build your very own Lakeview Manor, make sure to pick the wings that suit your character and playstyle the most. Of course, if you want, you can always build all three homesteads to see what every wing has to offer.