- Oblivion Remastered features 12 houses - Eight base game houses and four DLC add-ons.
- The base game houses need to be purchased by spending gold, whereas the DLC houses are available for free.
- The best houses in the game include Dunbarrow Cove, Frostcrag Spire, and Deepscorn Hollow.
After bouncing around from Inn to Inn for hours, buying your first house in Oblivion Remastered is a genuinely gratifying feeling. Finding a place to call your own in Cyrodiil isn’t just a significant moment for your character, but it also opens up new opportunities for customization. But before you can get some permanent shelter, you’ll need to know the exact locations of all the houses in the game. With this in mind, here’s how to buy a house in Oblivion Remastered, including our picks for the best houses in the RPG.
How to Get a House in Oblivion Remastered
To get a house in Oblivion Remastered, you’ll need to either purchase one of the eight houses located near major cities or complete the quests linked to the four DLC houses. The game features 12 houses in total, four of which were originally added as part of DLCs, but they are all included in the remaster. These DLC dwellings can be obtained for free once you complete their quests, while the eight base game houses require hefty sums of coin.
Here’s an overview of all 12 houses in the game, and how to get them:
| House Name | Location | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Arborwatch House | Near Castle Chorrol in the northern part of the city | Gain fame by completing quests in the city. Then, speak to Countess Arriana Valga and pay 20,000 gold |
| Benirus Manor | Eastern side of Anvil, near the Chapel | Can be purchased from Velwyn Benirus who frequents the Count’s Arms pub for 5,000 gold |
| Bravil House | South Bravil, near the canal | Speak to Count Regulus in Castle Bravil, and buy the house for 4,000 gold |
| Bruma House | Located near the main entrance gate | Speak to Countess Narina Carvain and raise her disposition to 60. She’ll then sell you the house for 15,000 gold |
| Cheydinhal House | Southern corner of Cheydinhal | Speak to Count Andel Indarys and raise his disposition to 60. He’ll then sell you the house for 15,000 gold |
| Imperial City Shack | On the Imperial City Waterfront | Head to the Office of Imperial Commernce and buy the house from Vinicia Melissaeia for 2,000 gold |
| Leyawiin House | Located in the heart of Leyawiin | Speak to Count Marius Caro and raise his disposition to 60. He’ll then sell you the house for 7,000 gold |
| Rosethorn Hall | Northeastern part of Skingrad | Gain fame by completing quests in the city. Then, speak to Shum gro-Yarug and raise his disposition to 70. He’ll then sell you the house for 25,000 |
| Frostcrag Spire (Wizard’s Tower) | The tower is located east of Bruma. Can be seen from Cloud Ruler Temple | Enter the Spire and interact with the book sitting near a statue to trigger a quest. Complete the instructions to own the Spire |
| Dunbarrow Cove (Theives Den) | On the outskirts of Anvil. Can be accessed by swimming behind Anvil Castle towards a wooden door | Clear the cove of the remaining Black Flag crew to claim to den for yourself |
| Battlehorn Castle (Fighter’s Stronghold) | Right near the end of The Black Road, close to Chorrol | Defeat the bandits attacking the castle and talk to the surviving Men-At-Arms member |
| Deepscorn Hollow (Vile Lair) | Southern corner of the map, near Leyawiil. Accessed via an underwater door | A quest will trigger once you enter the hollow. Complete it to claim the lair |
Best Houses to Get in Oblivion Remastered
The DLC houses stand shoulder above the base game residences when it comes to quality. Not only are they completely free to obtain, but their interiors and amenities also cater to specific playstyles. With that said, here are our picks for the best houses in Oblivion Remastered:
1. Frostcrag Spire (Wizard’s Tower)
The DLC houses stand shoulder above the base game residences when it comes to quality. Not only are they completely free to obtain, but their interiors and amenities also cater to specific playstyles.
For starters, the Frostcrag Spire is a mage’s dream, and you can equip it with an Enchanting Table and a Spell-making altar very easily. By dabbling in the purchasable upgrades, you can round out its mystical aesthetic even further and even add a magical laboratory.
2. Deepscorn Hollow (Vile Lair)
Next, we have the aptly named Vile Lair, a dark and ominous crypt fit for a vampire. There are touches of Gothic architecture throughout its dimly lit halls, including a sinister shrine that is one of the coolest rooms in the entire game.
The upgrades for the lair include a Dark Minion who’ll tend your garden or happily bring you victims to feed on, a Blood Fountain for rituals, and bedroom areas outfitted with coffins for your character to sleep within.
3. Battlehorn Castle (Fighter’s Stronghold)
For players looking for a more traditional abode, the Fighter’s Stronghold is a sprawling castle with medieval architecture, making it the best fit for a knight. Inside, you’ll find great halls, a lavish dining area, and even a throne room.
Its upgrades include castle servants, pet companions, and defensive fixtures for the outer grounds. The real highlight in Battlehorn Castle is the purchasable Forge that lets you repair weapons for free.
4. Dunbarrow Cove (Thieves Den)
The final DLC house is Dunbarrow Cove, the site of a pirate shipwreck that can turn into your personal hideout. Inside, you’ll find remnants of Captain Dugal, captain of the legendary Black Flag, who transformed the creek into a criminal haven for a syndicate known as the Red Sabre.
There are abandoned ship compartments still afloat in the isolated cove, with a few hidden chambers scattered about. The secluded nature of this location makes it perfect for members of the Thieves Guild, a notion that is supplemented by the upgrades available for this den.
Outside of these four locations, the best houses boil down to the quality of the interiors and the cities you’d like to have a permanent residence in. Based on these factors, the Bruma house is a strong contender alongside the Benirus Manor. The latter is tied to a spooky quest, but the property itself is an absolute bargain for 5,000 coins.
How to Upgrade Houses in Oblivion Remastered
Most of the purchasable houses come unfurnished in Oblivion Remastered, so you’ll need to liven them up by buying upgrades. With that being said, you’ll need to visit different vendors to get upgrades for different houses.
However, do know that you cannot upgrade Benirus Manor by purchasing upgrades. Instead, players must complete the Where Spirits Have Lease quest in Oblivion remastered to make it liveable. With that said, here’s a handy list of all the Oblivion Remastered houses and their vendors:
| House Name | Vendor | Vendor Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arbourwatch House | Seed-Neeus | Northern Goods and Trade in Chorrol |
| Benirus Manor | – | – |
| Bravil House | Nilawen | Fair Deal in Bravil |
| Bruma House | Suurootan | Novaroma in Bruma |
| Cheydinhal House | Borba gra-Uzgash | Borba’s Goods in Cheydinhal |
| Imperial City Shack | Sergius Verus | Three Brothers Trade in Imperial City Market District |
| Leyawiin House | Gunalas | Best Goods and Guarantees in Leyawiin |
| Rosethorn Hall | Gunder | Colovian Traders in Skingrad |
| Frostcrag Spire | Aurelinwae | Mystic Emporium in Imperial City Market District |
| Dunbarrow Cove | Dahlia Rackham | The Sea Tub Clarabella in Anvil Docks |
| Battlehorn Castle | Nilphas Omellian | The Merchants Inn in Imperial City Market District |
| Deepscorn Hollow | Rowley Eardwulf | Wawnet Inn in Weye |
That wraps up our guide on how to buy a house in Oblivion Remastered. Which house did you end up going with? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!
