A quick guide to buying and converting an old barn Buying an old barn or dilapidated farm building and converting them into your dream home can be both complex and expensive, but once complete they are usually one of the most beautiful homes in the English countryside. So it’s essential that you not only draw […]
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Here at barnfinders we are always on the lookout for articles on barn conversions we recently came across this great article in Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine Award-Winning, Traditional-Style Oak Frame Self Build in Devon,Peter O’Brien has realised his long-held dream of relocating to Devon, taking on a series of run-down barn buildings in order to create a […]
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Top Design Tips for Barn Conversions Here at barnfinders we are always on the lookout for top tips on barn conversions we recently came across this great article by Charlie Luxton in Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine way back in 2015. The secret to a successful barn conversion is working with the existing building, rather than […]
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Here at barnfinders we not only promote converted and unconverted period barn conversions we actively promote the splendid work of Custom Built Barn Style Houses By Oakwrights This route offers a bespoke property without some of the hurdles often associated with a self build project. James Buchanan from Oakwrights looks at how it work In […]
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Barn Conversion and Cantilevered Extension a pairing of a dramatic cantilevered extension and stone barn brings a vibrant feel to Paul and Elaine Haffey’s new home. By Jane Crittenden Photographer: Chris Hill Paul and Elaine Haffey’s home in Northern Ireland is original on many levels. A dynamic new build connects with the original stone barn, […]
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Conversion Guide: Barns, Churches, Schools and Industrial Converting an old building can create the most individual of homes, but what is involved? Article from www.homebuilding.co.uk The Procedure Creating a new home from a dilapidated old building thats use was intended for a purpose entirely different takes a great deal of imagination, time, perseverance and foresight […]
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The cathedral-like proportions of this brick and timber barn on the Essex/Suffolk border have been used to dramatic effect in this ambitious barn conversion project By Alison Wall on Photographer: Steve Lancefield The History Homeowners Jeremy Witt and Hannah Smith have converted this listed timber and brick barn on the Essex/Sussex border to create a light-filled contemporary home that celebrates […]
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Church Conversions Redundant churches can make for the most surprisingly unusual and exciting conversions. Thanks to the Victorians, who built so many surplus churches that the pews weren’t even being filled in the 1800s, a large number of these striking buildings fell out of use long ago. In 1969 the law changed to allow the […]
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Manor Farm Barn This 17th century barn conversion was transformed into a grand family home with four bedrooms and three reception rooms. You’ll have plenty of space to roam free here. The property also has over an acre of land, perfect for entertaining the kids with. The interiors are modern and simple, perfect for adding your […]
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Stone Barn Conversion When Iain and Helen Townley decided to downsize, little did they realise that the dilapidated stone barn on their land would become their perfect home By Ely Price on Photographer: Jeremy Phillips Despite being listed and in a Conservation Area, large amounts of contemporary glazing have been added to bring light into the interior of this barn. […]
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