Wilson Architects was approached by Elgie group to best optimise this stunning contemporary barn conversion.

Purchased with planning permission in 2022, this included the buildings on original plots 1 through to 5.

The rural site features gorgeous traditional brick-built barns, with an ornate turret inset featured in plot 4’s high garden wall.

The land to the north of the permitted development site, in addition to the two barns on this (which would give way to plots 6-9) were not included in the initial sale but were subsequently negotiated.

Grade II Listed and nestled near a historical important site, the vision was to convert the dilapidated barns and unused farmland into a thriving community, a stones throw away from the local community.

On 14th February 2024, Planning Permission was granted to convert the two additional barns on plots 6-9 into four houses. The planning proposal, inclusive of floor plan, aided in developing the design after this decision.

It had a very short design period – 3 weeks from concept to planning submission.

To honour this heritage, a sympathetic restoration and renovation were planned to honour the history of the site. This allowed the walls and same original structure of plots 1-5 to be kept largely as it was, in addition to the existing outside brick.

Planning ideals were finalised at the beginning of 2025, with a redevelopment of the site intended.