One of several barn conversions we’ve undertaken this year is now nearing completion with only the final decoration, final fix and tiling left outstanding.
Barn Conversion nears Completion
Oak Cottage – New Design Submitted to Local Authority
A contemporary design for a new family dwelling has been submitted to Cheshire East Council. The house will be constructed in block work clad in a mixture of white render, oak shiplap and engineering brick with a slate roof. The rear elevation has two symmetrical gables fully glazed to maximise the sunlight and views over the garden. Internally, the layout offers an open plan feel with oak frame features with a classic contemporary warm homely feel.
Contemporary new dwelling in the Green Belt makes progress
A new contemporary dwelling is well underway with the roof structure starting to take shape.
New House Reaches Planning Stage
A fantastic commission to design this two storey detached house on part of a brownfield plot within the green belt has now been completed to planning submission stage. We are working together with local rural planning consultants who are coordinating the application. We have provided the detailed layouts and 3d CGIs so that our client can get a realistic conceptual vision of their new home. The design is aimed to blend with local housing stock using brick and natural stone flag roof, but with a contemporary rear elevation with full height glazing and open plan living spaces, complemented with full height vaulted ceilings to create added drama
Barn conversion moves foward
A barn conversion is finally underway near Middlewich with the steel work supporting the first floor in place and floor joists laid. The photos show a striking contrast between the modern steel and engineered posi-joists and the old trusses. The suspended steelwork will provide an open plan galleried entrance hall with the old timbers on show as features. This is one of nearly a dozen barn conversions we’ve currently commissioned on
Construction Start on Barn Conversion, Cheshire
Construction work is moving ahead with the internal strip of the existing barns floors.
Super Home underway
The first phase of this project is commencing with the barn conversion weeks away from completion. In due course the house will be demolished a new stunning oak frame home linked to the barn will take its place. The oak frame bat roost has been constructed as part of the initial stage of works before the existing house can be demolished.
House Extension in Bowdon Complete
A combination of extensions and remodelling have transformed this family home, providing a spacious and welcoming gathering and living space. The brief included extensions to the existing kitchen to provide an island breakfast bar, new utility, office, ground floor guest bedroom and an orangery. The builders have made a great job and we couldn’t be more pleased for our clients
PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR BUNGALOW
Planning permission has been granted for this new agricultural workers bungalow outside of Cranage. The bungalow includes a detached garage. Designed in a traditional style, the bungalow has contemporary features that include full height vaulted ceilings with large open plan rooms with rooflights as well as full height glazing providing dramatic spaces filled with light. The application has been approved under the exception rules of the planning policies which allow new dwellings in the countryside for an essential worker. 
James Bell Architecture Ltd’s latest recruit ;-)
James Bell Architecture Ltd at Barn Studio 