A Grade II listed Oxfordshire farmhouse and barn have been thoughtfully re-imagined through a careful renovation. The design enhances light, volume and connectivity, transforming the historic property into a contemporary, multi-functional setting for family life while preserving the integrity and character of the original buildings.
The main challenge within the farmhouse was a fragmented layout, which had left the kitchen feeling disconnected. Our solution was to fundamentally redefine the heart of the home by relocating the kitchen into the former roof space. This created a dramatic, triple-height volume that is now the home’s primary hub, filled with natural light. To achieve this, we introduced full-width glazing across the façade.
A further challenge was to manage solar gain in this new space; a series of bespoke Corten fins were designed to provide effective shading, offering a contemporary yet sensitive intervention within the historic building envelope.
The adjoining barn presented an opportunity to create generous spaces for entertaining and gathering. To resolve its previous separation from the main house, the barn was adapted to create two expansive, double-height rooms. Throughout the conversion, original exposed timber beams were retained to preserve the building’s agricultural character. New glazed doors were introduced to establish a strong visual and physical link with the farmhouse, creating the sense of one cohesive home.
The result is a home where historic integrity and contemporary design work in concert, creating a light-filled and connected setting for modern family life.
Listed & Heritage
Architecture
Oxfordshire
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