Conversion of Listed Barn

Brinton, Norfolk

Purslows was asked to help transform a Grade II listed Norfolk barn that had seen better days. We took care of securing all the necessary permissions - planning, Listed Building Consent, and Building Regulations - and stayed involved throughout the build to offer expert advice and keep things on track.

The barn’s historic charm was front and centre in the project. We kept alterations to a minimum, preserving key features like the haylofts and stables, and worked them into the design. The hayloft bedrooms are accessed via galvanised steel spiral staircases, while inside, we kept things simple and authentic with natural stone floors, lime plaster walls, and exposed galvanised steel trunking for the electrics.

Our role in the project

Architectural Design
Project Management
Principal Designer / CDM Consultant
Heritage & Conservation Consultant

Results

The end result is a beautifully restored barn that respects its history while offering comfortable, modern living - a perfect blend of old and new.

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