Contemporary conversion of former cartshed, Nottinghamshire

Best Conversion

Irena took on a poorly-converted former cartshed and, through a programme of remodelling, refurbishment and extension has created a charming, unique home that is packed full of light. Most important to the scheme was a single storey extension that has created an L-shaped floorplan. This has opened up the interior thanks to the introduction of sliding doors and an impressive glass structure from Apropos – and there is now a free flow between the key living spaces, helped enormously by the vaulted ceilings. The project has been sensitively detailed and the resulting courtyard is now enjoyed from all parts of this very private house. The project cost £195,000 (£1,083/m²) and took 15 months to complete.

Images L-R: Front of property before conversion; front of property after conversion; light interior of new property.

Tweets On This Property

"Irena’s smart extension and renovation of this former cartshed shows how old buildings can be infused with modern design touches – light, space, an open plan and lots of flow – without losing any of its charm."

Jason Orme, Editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine

"The finish is immaculate: it is one of those houses where it seems that every minute detail has been carefully designed and finessed, from the clean lines of the contemporary style kitchen and bathrooms, to the bedrooms tucked away at the back, reached via a neat, space efficient hallway."

Michael Holmes, Editor-in-Chief of Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living and Real Homes magazines

"Very successful barn conversion in tight site in which a lovely, private, contemporary courtyard garden has been created. Excellent model for a small, sophisticated house."

Peter Harris, Managing Director of Centaur Special Interest Media

"The perfect, pared-down barn conversion accessorised with biggest, hairiest least minimal dog."

Angela Pertusini, former Editor of The Daily Telegraph’s award-winning Property section

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