Contemporary Barn Conversion in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

This barn conversion in Gloucestershire’s Cotswolds demonstrates how Sense Architects transforms redundant rural buildings into stylish, functional homes. As experienced barn conversion architects, we retained the building’s agricultural character while introducing modern interventions that meet today’s expectations for light, comfort, and sustainability.

Project Brief

The client wished to repurpose a disused Cotswold stone barn into a family dwelling. Their priorities were to preserve the rural setting, celebrate the original structure, and create a modern home with open-plan living spaces.

Design Approach

We introduced large glazed openings to bring light into the deep barn footprint, while carefully retaining historic stonework and timber features. Internal layouts maximise flexibility and views to the surrounding countryside.

Sustainability & Materials

Where possible, original materials were reused and supplemented with locally sourced timber and stone. Insulation and high-performance glazing ensure energy efficiency, while the orientation optimises solar gain.

Outcome

The result is a warm, light-filled home that respects its agricultural heritage while providing a modern lifestyle. This project showcases our expertise as barn conversion architects in the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire.

Planning a barn conversion in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, or the Cotswolds? Contact Sense Architects today.

Courtyard view of the original dilapidated barns

Courtyard view showing how the barn has been integrated into the original development

End view showing the annex kitchen linking to the courtyard

Road view showing the converted barn amongst the original development

Road view showing the change in level of the refurbished barn

Road view showing the converted barn

Corridor view showing how the site levels have been incorporated

Road view showing the original dilapidated barns

Road view showing the original dilapidated barns