A ONE-BED, BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE BARNHOUSE FLOODED WITH NATURAL LIGHT
The BAARN Bolthole distils the rural barn aesthetic into it's purest, most compact form.
A Single-bedroom home with a traditional green oak frame, it offers the warmth, character and craftsmanship of classic timber construction within a clean, contemporary home.
Inside, the exposed oak structure brings warmth, texture and a crafted authenticity, while carefully proportioned spaces make the most of the modest footprint. Generous wrap-around glazing to the living spaces draws natural light deep into the home and strengthens its connection to the surrounding landscape.
Centred on a generous two‑bay living space, the open‑plan kitchen, dining and living areas sits beneath a vaulted green oak frame, whilst a well‑proportioned double bedroom with built‑in storage and a neatly designed bathroom complete the layout.
An open stair rising from the living space, leads to a galleried room‑in‑the‑roof that overlooks the two vaulted bays below. This flexible space functions naturally as a home office, reading room or snug area, adding a quiet retreat within the compact barn form.
Ground Floor Plan
Architect's Services
Architect's Services
Architect's Services
Roderick James Architects LLP can provide either of the following two services
Self-Build Service
Organise erection of shell from £21,500 plus VAT*
Complete Build
Organise complete build from £32,500 plus VAT*
*Both of these services would include visiting site and obtaining Planning and Building Regulation approvals (subject to LA), but do not include associated third-party fees and costs.
Build Options
Architect's Services
Architect's Services
This Nordic-inspired family home has a floor area of 93m²
Pre-fabricated Timber Shell
Supplied and erected from £135,000*/**
Complete Build
We can manage a complete build from £270,000 **
*Shell includes exposed timber frame, timber ground floor, SIP walls/roof and external joinery only.
**Build Costs will be dependent on site conditions and availability of local builders.
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