Houzz Tour: An Ancient Barn Eco Packed with Features and Technology - Thyme Barn, in a town outside Bath in Somerset, has-been through Some Changes. Originally an agricultural building, used as a hay store for a local farm, It was converted in the 1980s for residential use. 'As with a lot of conversions done Then, it Went horribly wrong,' says Sam Thornell of Hart Design And Construction. He Was brought` in to modernize the space and put right the mistakes Of That Earlier build. 'A lot of the big Openings HAD-been blocked up,' Sam Explains, 'so the windows Were tiny and the upstairs was very low, with Reviews some of the roof trusses coming into the rooms, so you Had to step over or duck under Them .
After an architect drew up plans Sam and his team got to work, digging down half a meter to maximize space and light on Both floors and installing a gallery-style floor That is Almost independent of the building , floating on steel supports. 'It's like a small frame slotted into the building, "says Sat' It takes the weight of the first floor and Distributes it on the ground.
The barn HAS Many eco features, Including solar panels for Generating electricity and a ground source heat pump for heating. Inside, Meanwhile, there is masses of smart technology, from electric Velux windows and blinds to a sound system and video-even a live feed of an owl roosting box, attached to one of the outside walls. This is modern living, goal Within a building with real history and character. 'Back in the 1980s, people just did not see the potential of this kind of space,' says Sam, 'goal it's looking great now!
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here A professional pair
Rentals A town outside Bath, Somerset
Designer Hart Design And Construction
Size 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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The staircase up to the gallery Seems to float and is just one of the smart contemporary ingredients of this converted barn. The oak treads are flanked by a toughened glass balustrade and a wax-oiled rusted handrail. A purple Aga is teamed with a plum splashback. . 'It's made from colored acrylic and: has a nice shine to it,' says Sam
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The gallery is a clever modern addition to the barn. There are steel beams That run across from wall to wall at the far ends of the property, and the gallery is supported by one of These beams and two steel columns, 'Explains Sat' This allowed us to leave a small gap Either side of the gallery to let the sunshine coming through the skylights filter down to the ground floor.
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in the kitchen, the exposed steel frame of the gallery Above is painted gray to make it a feature . This section of the ceiling contains a hidden extractor fan. 'We also installed a system to filter and soften the water, qui est really hard in this area and can ruin appliances, "says Sat
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This cozy hang-out space on the gallery is sunny and airy, thanks to a wide skylight. 'The windows are controlled remotely, so you can open' em while sitting here and get a nice breeze flowing through, "says Sat
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The gallery feels open to the ground floor, thanks to a glass balustrade. The Hart design team created the tall display and storage unit That sits just off the wall. 'It is double-faced, with lights on top and in the alcoves, "says Sat' All the home's gadgets are hidden at the top on the wall side. It's a truly multipurpose room, with space to store technology, display pictures and books, and hang coats, too.
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The living room sits on the first floor, under the exposed rafters, and: has a wood-burning stove for warmth in the winter. 'The slate for the hearth Was reclaimed from an old pool table,' says Sat Deep oak windowsills, wide oak-framed windows and a soaring roof make this space cozy Both and dramatic.
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This in-suite bathroom: has a bespoke bath surround and offices, topped off with rock basins. 'What like looks a gray cupboard beneath is Actually a set of steps on wheels That pulls out so you can reach the window, "says Sat The mirror is two way, and helps draw light down to the ground floor.
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Hart Design Worked with local conservatory specialists to construct this chunky, oak-framed space. The Milan limestone flooring from Mandarin Stone runs Throughout the ground floor, Creating a unified backdrop That allows the striking stone walls and beautiful oak to really stand out. 'This was quite a big budget build,' says Sam, 'thesis tiles goal look great and Were not madly expensive.
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Sam's team aussi landscaped the garden and the terrace designed flowing off the conservatory, using identiques Milan limestone flooring for cohesion.
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This utility space aussi contains one of the pillars supporting the gallery That, with the en-suite bathroom Directly Above. The two-way mirror in the bathroom is installed in this white wall, above-the pillar, aim just out of shot. 'It looks like a window, you can aim not see anyone in the bath from this angle,' laughs Sat
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The main bedroom contains Elements modern, purpose softly responsibility for fuels a traditional feel. 'The small square on the floor under the radiator is a laundry shoot,' says Sat 'The laundry drops down into the utility space below, right opposite the washing machine. We Would all get more washing done if We had one of these!
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in addition to recessed LEDs, Sam fitted low-wattage reading lights around the barn, qui Produce a soft, warm glow. 'We Kept Them quite hidden,' says Sam, 'goal at night They really create a wonderful atmosphere in the barn.
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