Description:
Arthurell & Kirkland acted from inception to completion both as architect and builders assistant. The client was carrying out the work himself and employing sub-contractors where necessary.

Planning involved the preservation, repair and rebuilding of a magnificent 5 bay 18th century barn using green oak and traditional dowel fixings to form an indoor leisure complex and ancillary accommodation. The barn is linked by an underground tunnel to a new house replacing the existing farmhouse and consisting of basement games rooms and ground, first and roof space floors.

The property is within a green belt and extensive consultations took place with the Local Authority, English Heritage, The Barn Owl Trust, The Bat Protection Group, The Forestry Group as well as a full archaeological survey being undertaken due to its proximity to Watling Street.