I've just learnt how to take ownership of NPC house's and how to decorate it via the console and was wondering if anyone could give some tips for a nice NPC house suitable for a mage.

My favourite one so far is the Drelas Cottage, which there is a mod for, which is ideal for a mage but a bit out of the way. The cottage looks amazing inside but i don't fast travel so am looking for something in a city or town.

Any recommendations would be great. Thanks.

Viola Giordani's house in Windhelm, and Aerin's house in Riften are probably the largest.

I haven't been in very many houses, to be honest, but those seem to be two of the best.

Dragonsreach.

Thanks. I'm looking for something a bit more compact and bijou.

Well, the abandoned shack's owned by the bear
right. I havent been into NPCs houses though. They all just say stupid stuff like "are you lost?" when i come to give them their quest item.

Er...,Bump!

There's the abandoned house in Markarth if you don't mind flying objects, red mist and strange sounds in the night.

You could buy yourself a camera and make Paranormal Actiivity: Skyrim.