Owning property in Oblivion Remastered provides a valuable sanctuary – a safe haven to rest your weary head and securely store your hard-earned gear. However, acquiring your first house, and eventually all thirteen available across Cyrodiil, isn't always a simple matter of exchanging gold. Sometimes, you'll need to earn the trust of a noble or successfully complete specific quests. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the intricacies of obtaining your initial residence and ultimately claiming every available home throughout the province.
While some properties in Oblivion Remastered are available for purchase with gold, acquiring all thirteen requires a bit more effort. Certain houses are intrinsically tied to specific questlines, meaning you'll unlock them as valuable rewards upon completion, without needing to spend a single Septim. Others are indeed for sale, but often, you'll first need to cultivate a positive relationship with the local Count or Countess to gain their willingness to sell.
Each major city within Cyrodiil offers at least one property that you can claim as your own. To keep track of your burgeoning real estate portfolio, it's wise to consult our comprehensive House List below to monitor which properties you have already secured.
Arborwatch (Chorrol): This stately home can be purchased from Countess Arriana Valga, but only if her disposition towards you is 70 or higher and you have earned at least 12 Fame. The asking price for Arborwatch is 20,000 gold.
Battlehorn Castle: This imposing fortress is not for sale. You will automatically unlock it for free upon successfully completing the Battlehorn Castle quest.
Benirus Manor (Anvil): The somewhat eerie Benirus Manor can be purchased from Velwyn Benirus for 5,000 gold. Be prepared for a unique experience with this particular property.
Bravil House: To become the owner of the Bravil House, you'll need to speak with Count Regulus Terentius. If his disposition towards you is at least 50, he will sell you the house for 4,000 gold.
Bruma House: Acquiring the Bruma House requires impressing Countess Narina Carvains with a disposition of 60 or higher. Once you've earned her favor, the house can be yours for 10,000 gold.
Cheydinhal House: Count Andel Indarys will offer you the Cheydinhal House for 15,000 gold, provided you have earned his favor with a disposition of 60 or higher.
Deepscorn Hollow: This secluded hideout becomes your property automatically after successfully completing the Deepscorn Hollow quest. No gold is required to claim this unique location.
Dunbarrow Cove: Similar to Deepscorn Hollow, Dunbarrow Cove is another property that is unlocked for free upon completion of its associated quest, the Dunbarrow Cove quest.
Frostcrag Spire: This majestic wizard's tower will become yours at no cost once you successfully finish the Frostcrag Spire quest.
Leyawiin House: To purchase the Leyawiin House, you'll need a disposition of 60 or higher with Count Marius Caro. Once you've established a good rapport, you can buy the house for 7,000 gold.
Priory of the Nine: This significant property is awarded to you for free after you have successfully completed the entire Knights of the Nine questline. It's a well-deserved reward for your heroic efforts.
Rosethorn Hall (Skingrad): This is the most expensive residential property on the list. To acquire Rosethorn Hall, you'll need a disposition of 70 or higher with Shum gro-Yarug and at least 15 Fame. The house has a hefty price tag of 25,000 gold.
Shack (Imperial City): For those seeking the most affordable option, the Shack in the Imperial City is your best bet. Vinicia Melissaeia will sell it to you for a mere 2,000 gold, as long as her disposition towards you is 50 or more.
Once you have secured ownership of a house, that's often just the beginning. For most properties, you have the option to purchase upgrades. These upgrades typically add valuable enhancements such as extra rooms to expand your living space, nicer and more functional furniture to improve your comfort, and, crucially, additional storage space in the form of chests and shelves to organize your growing collection of items.
Keep in mind that for the majority of houses, these upgrades will need to be purchased separately, often from local merchants or specific NPCs associated with the property. The notable exception to this rule is Benirus Manor. This unique property upgrades itself automatically as you progress through its associated questline, adding an interesting dynamic to its ownership.
By understanding the requirements for each property, whether it involves accumulating wealth, earning favor, or completing specific quests, you can strategically plan your journey to become a proud homeowner, and eventually a real estate mogul, across the diverse province of Cyrodiil in Oblivion Remastered.