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Sean Murphy

Outlander-themed US housing estate has street names like Sassenach Drive and Lallybroch Court

Outlander fans could have a new dream address after housing estate developers in one US state decided to give their streets names like Caste Leoch Drive and Fraser's Ridge.

The epic Outlander-themed location names were spotted by an eagle-eyed fan who quickly shared them on social media.

The new housing development in Jackson, Missouri, must have been built by a lover of Diana Gabaldon's works with the six streets in the estate all given names relating to hit time-travel series.

Ever fancy living at number 351 Sassenach Drive - named for Jamie's pet name for Claire? Or 170 Lallybroch Court - named after the Fraser clan family home? Well, now you can.

The brilliant street signs were posted on Twitter by a user called @LuvOutlandishly, who wrote: "There’s a new housing development in Jackson Missouri USA that seems to be highly influenced by the #Outlander book series.

"Could someone in the developer’s life be a fan? And does the creative author Herself know how much HER creativity has spread, and to what extent? Awesome."

The full list includes Sassenach Drive, Lallybroch Court, Caste Leoch Drive, Wentworth Drive, Culloden Moore Drive, and of course, Fraser's Ridge.

The estate's street names are all Outlander themed (Google)

Resharing the Tweet, the official Outlander account posted: "Neighborhood goals. Except not sure we'd want to live on Wentworth Drive."

One fan wrote: "Waiting for the addition of Diana Dr, or Gabaldon Way, Sam St, Balfe Blvd......"

Another added: "Love this. Scottish councils should take note."

Some fans were quick to point out the extra 'e' on the spelling of Culloden Moore Drive, with some wondering if it was perhaps a spelling mistake.

Incredibly, the woman who claimed to be behind the themed street names responded to explain it.

Tami Williams (@TamiO46) posted: "That’s my husband’s subdivision, I’m responsible for those names."

She then added: "I stuck with meaningful places rather than people because I wanted it to be subtle so only fans would know. It was my personal tribute. 'Moore' is a tribute to Ron though.

"It was a play on words I thought no one would see or notice."

"There are several more streets to be added. Broch Tuarach got rejected as too hard to spell. Will try again."

Her fellow fans were delighted by the admission, stating that they loved her work and praising her and her husband for offering such an amazing tribute to the books and show.

What do you think? Which street name should they go for next? Let us know in the comments below.

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