What is a barn conversion?
A barn conversion is essentially when a used or derelict barn is converted into a habitable living space. Especially for people moving into a greenbelt area, barn conversions are becoming one of the most effective ways to achieve a dream country property without having to build one from scratch. It’s important to remember that barn conversions are no easy task as many of them fall within listed property boundaries or conservation areas, so you’ll need to ensure you have all of the appropriate measures and plans in place to complete your barn conversion.
The simple answer is yes. Whether you’re developing it as your main property or a secondary building on your main home, barn conversions can be highly profitable and lucrative. Most barns come with much smaller price tags, so if you’re confident you can handle the challenge of a conversion, then a barn could be a good option for you. When you balance out the cost of converting a barn with buying that of a new property in the same area, you’ll likely find that barn conversions are the cheaper option.
What Are The Benefits of A Barn Conversion?
One of the great things about barn conversions is they come with a lot of fantastic benefits. From the cost of them to the pure end feeling of achieving something great. At Kendon Sloggett Construction, we love completing barn conversions and have carried out many over the years. Our team believe some of the main benefits of barn conversions are:
- You’ll have a unique property that is packed with charm
- The property will likely work out much cheaper than a bought home
- You’ll have a feeling of accomplishment once you complete it
- Most barns are located in areas where it is difficult to buy or build new properties
- Barns require fewer ongoing repairs and maintenance
- On some occasions you might not need planning permission
Buy why should I convert a barn and not just buy a house?
If you’re looking at moving to a rural area, then one thing you have probably noticed is the cost of doing so. Properties in rural areas tend to have some of the largest price tags on the market, so a barn conversion could work out much cheaper in the long run. Not only that with a barn conversion, you can craft that space that works best for you and your family and tailor it to suit your specific needs as well. One of the great things about barns, if they are usually built with solid stone, meaning they are usually well built structurally and you just need to love and care to shape them into the property of your dreams.
Converting a Barn with Kendon Sloggett Construction
At Kendon Sloggett Construction, we offer a full barn conversion service and will work closely with you from start to finish to tailor a barn to fully meet your specific requirements. For more information or if you’d like to discuss a project in more detail, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Start Your Project
If you'd like to discuss a project or have any questions about the services we offer, then please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. One of the Kendon Sloggett Construction team is always on hand to assist.