The converted Craftsbury barns seen across the gravel courtyard

Case study

Craftsbury

A full turnkey design and build project delivering the sensitive conversion of two 300-year-old barns in Essex.

Location
Essex
Size
4,628 sq ft
Programme
18 months
Scope
Design, build, PM

Project overview

Two 300-year-old barns, brought up to modern living standards

A full turnkey design and build project delivering the sensitive conversion of two 300-year-old barns. Scope included structural refurbishment, new roof installations, bespoke manufactured joinery and a complete high-end interior fit-out.

The work was executed with precision to preserve the character of the buildings while achieving modern living standards throughout.

The converted barn exterior in brick and render, with full-height glazing
The finished kitchen, with an island under the original roof line
A bedroom open to the restored barn trusses above

Scope and delivery

Turnkey, from structure to interior

Conversions of this age reward doing the structure, the joinery and the interior as one job rather than three.

  • Two 300-year-old barns

    A sensitive conversion of two 300-year-old barns, delivered as a full turnkey design and build project.

  • Structural refurbishment

    The existing structure refurbished and strengthened where needed, keeping the original frame legible in the finished rooms.

  • New roof installations

    New roofs installed across both barns, detailed to sit correctly on buildings of this age.

  • Bespoke manufactured joinery

    Joinery manufactured for the project by our own division, from kitchens and staircases to windows and internal doors.

  • High-end interior fit-out

    A complete high-end interior fit-out, executed with precision to preserve character while achieving modern living standards.

On site

Inside Craftsbury

A double-height living space with full-height garden doors
The glazed garden room added to the converted barn
A completed reception room finished in white with a timber floor
The Coach House, part of the completed Craftsbury scheme

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Tell us a little about the space and we'll come back to you within one working day.

Design.

Furniture.

Joinery.

Plants.

Signage.

One point of contact from first sketch to final snag. Fill in the form and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange a call or site visit.

Email -[email protected]

Phone -07584 281831

Get in touch

Start your project

Design, furniture, joinery, plants and signage, one point of contact from first sketch to final snag. Fill in the form and we'll come back to you within one working day to arrange a call or site visit.

Email[email protected]Phone07584 281831

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