House Plans: Four Bedroom Barn-Style Home

Sharron and David were lucky enough to already own the plot that they wanted to build on – a 1.5 acre field next to the farm belonging to Sharron’s parents.

“My mother and father had given us the land some time ago. As there were other houses nearby, we thought we had a good chance of getting planning permission,” says Sharron.

As it happened, the process was fraught with problems, and it took a full year to gain consent.
Luckily, the couple’s architect was well acquainted with the pitfalls of local planning procedure.

Sharron and David are very pleased with the overall design of the house and how well it works with their family’s lifestyle.

For Sharron, the best part of the scheme was the day in July 2016 when the family moved in. “Our first meal here was beans on toast, surrounded by boxes and furniture from storage. It was chaos, but wonderful!” she says.

“Living here is an absolute pleasure. We still wake up sometimes and can’t believe we actually managed to do it.”