Hjerim

Description
Hjerim is a large house in Windhelm located in the Valunstrad quarter of the city. Hjerim has two floors, a secret chamber, and the most storage space of all the houses. Hjerim also has a large armory with mannequins, display cases, shelves, and weapon and shield racks.

The secret chamber, located behind a first-floor wardrobe, is where The Butcher kept the parts of his victims to reanimate his sister. Purchasing the cleanup package will clean it, transforming it into an Alchemy and Enchanting workshop.

Acquisition
The house is available for 12,000. Purchasing all upgrades costs an additional 9,000. Completing Rescue From Fort Neugrad or the full Civil War Questline are necessary to purchase this house. Upon Becoming Thane of Eastmarch, the Dragonborn will receive a new housecarl, Calder who lodges at Hjerim.

A part of the quest Blood on the Ice takes place here, although completing the quest before buying the house is not required. However, the quest must be completed in order to purchase house upgrades. The quest is automatically gained when entering the house for the first time, if not previously started. When completing the quest, talking to the Steward allows the Dragonborn to buy upgrades for Hjerim.

Advantages and disadvantages
Hjerim is the largest and arguably best-organized home, with superior storage options.

It contains both an Arcane Enchanter and an Alchemy Lab (once upgraded), is in close proximity to Smithing amenities, a Smelter, Arcane Enchanter, and the Windhelm fence, all of which are closely grouped with zero transitions. Niranye, the Windhelm fence, is located outside in a market stall, whereas every other fences require at least one additional transition to reach.

Item displays
See Windhelm Home Decorating Guide for detailed descriptions.
 * 7 Weapon Wall Plaques
 * 2 Weapon & Shield Wall Plaques
 * 3 Sword Display Cases
 * 1 Weapon Rack
 * 3 Mannequins
 * 4 Dagger Display Cases
 * 12 Bookshelves (holding a total of 132 books)

Guest Room
Although the Windhelm Home Decorating Guide lists a Guest Room, it cannot be purchased; it is automatically installed when Calder, the Housecarl, joins the player's service.