Pawthorne Mansion

Pawthorne Mansion is the pack's home, located in the Meadowlands district of Zootopia. Originally belonging to the Pawthorne family, it becomes the central domestic setting from Season 4 onward. Luther inherited the property from his family, whose fortune was built on shipping — a legitimate fortune contrasting the Lynxley criminal dynasty. Luther lived alone in the mansion for seven years before Pawbert's release, using only "maybe four rooms."

Exterior

Approach and Entry

The mansion sits at the end of a private drive lined with mature oaks forming a canopy overhead. A wrought iron front gate, keyed to Luther's vehicle, opens onto a circular driveway large enough for multiple vehicles. A dry, non-functional fountain sits at the center of the circular drive. Hedges run the length of the property perimeter, and trees across the street provide external observation points.

Service Access

At the rear of the property, a service entrance provides contractor and delivery access. A narrow, unpaved service road — weeds growing through gravel, low-hanging branches forming a tunnel — connects to a secondary gate with a digital code panel hidden under climbing vines. The service road had not been used in approximately fifteen years before Luther first used it during the media siege.

Outdoor Spaces

A back patio overlooks the grounds and garden, with glass doors connecting to the living areas. The patio was the site of Luther's surprise birthday party. A garage sits at the rear of the property near the service area. The front porch receives deliveries, with a porch light that Luther keeps on a timer.

Interior

Ground Floor

Foyer — The central entry, also referred to in various contexts as the main hall or entryway. Four sets of key hooks by the door, engraved with initials (L.P., P.P., N.W., J.H.). A welcome mat and pictures on the walls — both added after the pack moved in — warm what was once a bare entryway. Marble floors, high ceilings. An archway leads to the living room, and a sweeping staircase rises to the upper floors.

Living Room — A large space originally meant for entertaining, with tall windows, hardwood floors, and couches arranged for conversation. A fireplace with a mantel displays the heist trophy from the B99 crossover. The coffee table is covered in coasters, remotes, and general detritus. A bar cart sits in the corner. Nick has claimed a particular throw blanket as his own. The Pack Charter hangs framed on the wall. The Chart 2.0 occupies its designated wall space, replacing the original Chart which Luther keeps in his office at Precinct 1. A connecting door leads to the library.

Kitchen — The heart of pack domestic life, anchored by a commercial-grade range and a kitchen island with seating. A large table seats twelve. Copper pots hang from a rack — older than Pawbert — above counter space "enough for a restaurant." Well-stocked pantry, coffee maker, and spices from Kamila's stall in Sahara Square. The Four Green Mugs hang on hooks by the coffee maker — a pack tradition and the first thing that comes down each morning. A framed napkin with Charles's recipe hangs on the wall. A cork board by the fridge holds grocery lists, a photo strip, and Nick's notes.

Dining Room — Formal table for twelve with proper dishes and cloth napkins. Used for pack dinners and operational planning sessions, including the Nine-Nine's heist briefing.

Library — Originally "Luther's Library," the space gradually became shared as Pawbert settled in. Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves with ladders on rails for reaching high shelves. Deep armchairs, a massive desk, a couch, and a grandfather clock in the corner. Pawbert's bookshelf from ITREEA sits alongside Luther's plant on the windowsill. A jade plant occupies the corner of the desk. Pawbert's electric guitar and amp are set up here. Tall windows provide natural light. A connecting door leads to the living room.

Study — Located in the east wing, between the library and the gun room. A smaller, quieter workspace.

Sitting Room — A separate room from the living room, part of the ground floor's original entertaining layout.

East Wing Ground Floor

The east wing extends from the main living areas and contains the library, study, and gun room in sequence. From the foyer, the path runs past the living room into the east wing corridor; from there, past the library and study to the gun room door.

Upper Floors

Master Bedroom (Luther and Pawbert) — Located in the main house, accessible from the central staircase. Vaulted ceiling overlooking the grounds. Nightstands on each side: Luther's holds a neat stack of intelligence briefings, Pawbert's holds whatever books he is currently reading. A corkboard near the closet — carried over from Pawbert's prison days — holds Maddie's card, the Squad Polaroid, and family photos. A chair sits in the corner, where the green sweater is draped. An ensuite master bathroom connects to the room, with a separate shower and tub, tile that holds warmth, and accessible fixtures with thoughtful design.

Nick and Judy's Room (East Wing) — Located in the east wing on the same floor as the master bedroom. Nick and Judy were initially given a room in the guest wing when they first stayed over, but moved to the east wing by the time they officially took up residence. Amber curtains Nick bought to replace the originals (which were "aggressively beige"). An ensuite bathroom has a double sink. The east wing shares a ventilation system with the main house, meaning sound carries through the ducts — a recurring source of humor and occasional awkwardness.

Guest Wing — Connected to the east wing by a corridor, with its own staircase (two turns). Three to four guest bedrooms, mostly unused. The Nine-Nine stayed overnight in the guest wing during the heist planning. The beds are large enough to impress Jake Peralta.

Gym — Luther's personal gym with weight equipment.

Secure Areas

Gun Room (East Wing) — Located at the end of the east wing ground floor, past the library and past the study. Accessed by digital keypad (code: 1126, Pawbert's birthday). Individual weapon safes with separate ammunition storage. Luther built the room specifically to comply with Pawbert's PRS terms, which prohibited him from accessing weapons during his supervision period. The code was supposed to change monthly per PRS requirements; Nick kept forgetting new codes, so it stayed the same for over a year. Pawbert gained access after completing PRS and entered the code himself during the Icener attack on the mansion.

Room Counts

The mansion contains ten bedrooms total — six in the main house and four in the guest wing — along with eight bathrooms, four of which are described as "functional." The mansion also has an independent backup climate control system, separate from the city grid.

Layout

Ground Floor

The ground floor centers on the foyer, with the living room accessible through an archway. The kitchen connects to the living room and opens to the back patio through glass doors. The dining room sits adjacent. The east wing extends from the main living areas in sequence: library, study, and gun room at the far end behind a keypad-locked door. The guest wing connects to the east wing via a corridor.

Upper Floors

The master bedroom occupies a central position in the main house, accessible from the main staircase. Nick and Judy's room is in the east wing, on the same floor. The guest wing has its own staircase connecting to additional bedrooms on its second floor. The third floor contains additional bedrooms from the original ten-bedroom layout.

Atmosphere

Before the pack moved in, the mansion was spare and elegant but cold. Rooms echoed, corners felt empty, and the furniture was designed for a family that no longer lived there. Luther had maintained the space but never made it a home.

After the pack's arrival, the mansion transformed. Personal touches appeared throughout: photos on the walls, a welcome mat at the door, engraved key hooks in the foyer, the particular mess of a space that is actually lived in. The Pack Charter was framed and hung in the living room. Noise and laughter filled previously quiet spaces.

History

Post-Series

In "Bunnyburrow", the mansion's morning routine is established: the four green mugs come down from hooks in order, Luther cooks at the stove, Pawbert scrolls his client schedule at the counter, Judy works a case file at the table, and Nick arrives under protest. The key hooks in the foyer now read L.P., P.P., N.W., J.H. — Pawbert's initials updated from P.L. to P.P. after taking Luther's surname. Luther keeps the porch light on a timer.

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