DREAMS FOR OUR BARN

One of the main reasons we bought The Manor House was because it had a barn. We had hoped to renovate and convert this one day into our work space.

I often dream of what this space would look like.  I found these photos of a stable block in Hampshire, UK, converted by A R Design, into a 3 bedroom- family home. It has the look and feel of what we would like our barn to eventually be like.

 

 

Our barn would need to double-up as a work space for us and a living space for guests.  The idea of preserving the original features while making new additions simple and contemporary would be our goal.  A polished concrete floor, white walls and beams would be the starting point.

Photos by Martin Gardner

PROVIDENCE CHAPEL, WILTSHIRE

Converted former Baptist Church built in 1867, Providence Chapel in Chippenham, Wiltshire is up for sale with Frank Knight.

  

(above) A semi-derelict, Grade 11-listed building that the existing owners fell in love with it on first sight. Now renovated with an award winning extension, it is a playful yet calm and contemporary living space.  

(above) I love the mix of old and new.  Renovated without loosing the 'character' and 'bones' of the building. Painted white walls, wooden floors and contemporary kitchen all blend together in a Shaker-like simplicity.

(above) Master bedroom

(above) The bathroom features a floor-to-ceiling window and opens directly onto the garden

(above) The extension working together with the existing old building