Barn Conversions

[OwlHoot]

I'm about to put an offer in on a barn conversion. I've done as much research as I can think of, and am happy with the compromises I think I'd need to make.

Anyone here got experience of barn conversions, and got any thoughts on things I ought to consider/ask?

Whereabouts (roughly) MP, out of interest ?

Also, when was the conversion done? I mean was it recently or forty years ago for example?

[MaryPoppins]

If I was looking into a Barn conversion, the absolutely very first thing I would do is seek advice from a bunch of attention seeking IT nerds. Pretty standard really and a shrewd move MP.

I'll remember that next time you post some crap or other...

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If I was looking into a Barn conversion, the absolutely very first thing I would do is seek advice from a bunch of attention seeking IT nerds. Pretty standard really and a shrewd move MP.

Given that we are a set of rich-ish people who may want to move to the country, I reckon we are a decent random set of people to ask the question of...

[MaryPoppins]

Whereabouts (roughly) MP, out of interest ?

Also, when was the conversion done? I mean was it recently or forty years ago for example?

In Shropshire. It was done 18 years ago (by a building company, the owner of which lives in the barn next door), and is a lovely layout with a more 'normal' feel. Very very high vaulted ceilings but cosy feeling rooms.

Thanks all, some great thoughts for me there.

[unixman]

If I was looking into a Barn conversion, the absolutely very first thing I would do is seek advice from a bunch of attention seeking IT nerds. Pretty standard really and a shrewd move MP.

That's a bit harsh mate. I guess what OP is looking for is advice from his peers, which is understandable. But there must be "barn conversion" forums that might give better advice.

[TheFaQQer]

Very very high vaulted ceilings but cosy feeling rooms.

Underfloor heating or radiators?

[MaryPoppins]

Underfloor heating or radiators?

Radiators, no underfloor heating. There is a multi fuel burner thing in the living room. I suspect the upstairs could get cold, as the main bedroom is large and is galleried part way over the living room.

But it's very pretty indeed and I'm in love.

[Gumbo Robot]

Radiators, no underfloor heating. There is a multi fuel burner thing in the living room. I suspect the upstairs could get cold, as the main bedroom is large and is galleried part way over the living room.

But it's very pretty indeed and I'm in love.

Got the RightMove link? :

[MaryPoppins]

Got the RightMove link? :

Sure! Then we could have a cuk party once I've moved in.

As if.

[OwlHoot]

Radiators, no underfloor heating. There is a multi fuel burner thing in the living room. I suspect the upstairs could get cold, as the main bedroom is large and is galleried part way over the living room.

But it's very pretty indeed and I'm in love.

A decent multiburner, a Clearview for example, gives off a tremendous amount of heat, if you stuff it with anthracite, probably easily enough to warm a fair sized house.

I'd go for it MP. The place sounds lovely, and apart from anything else I'm sure would be a good investment.

BTW, how large is the garden or land surrounding it, and is the back garden south(ish) facing.

Also, is the place near a main road or through road or blatantly overlooked, or near to or on by steeply rising ground, especially of an east/south/west aspect which would shorten the effective day ?