The allure of barn conversions is undeniable. With expansive living areas, lofty ceilings and exposed beams, they provide the perfect opportunity to create your dream home in idyllic surroundings.

Here, we go inside five beautiful barn conversions across the UK that encapsulate the essence of luxury living in the countryside.

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4 bedroom house near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

Guide price: £3,000,000

Close to Chipping Norton, between the picturesque Cotswolds villages of Kingham and Churchill, lies this exceptional barn conversion. It's part of Kingham Barns, a boutique development of five homes with luxury leisure facilities on site.

Inside, the home has been finished to the highest standard, blending the original character of the barn with sleek, modern design. One of the property's many highlights is the cosy sunken seating area on the ground floor, ideal for entertaining.

If the weather permits, take your guests to the private terrace with a fire/pizza oven and continue to soak up the spectacular surrounding views, or the shared heated outdoor pool.

4 bedroom house in Luddington, Stratford-upon-Avon

Offers in excess of £1,100,000

This Grade II listed barn conversion is one of five homes that form the Farmstead, an idyllic location on the edge of the Cotswolds close to the riverside village of Welford-on-Avon. Known as The Coach House, the property was carefully restored and refurbished in 2020 to exacting standards.

At the heart of the home is the kitchen/dining/family room, a bright and airy space with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a polished concrete floor.

Outside, there are two lovely garden areas. At the front, a west-facing kitchen garden is enclosed and laid to lawn with a raised decked seating area. In the courtyard, there is parking for two cars.

Next to the property lies a separate barn that requires modernisation but has the potential to be converted for several uses, such as a home gym or office.

Barn conversion in Milland Valley, West Sussex

Guide price: £1,750,000

In the sought-after area of Milland Valley, West Sussex, this magnificent barn presents an exciting opportunity for its new owners.

The 2,500 sq ft barn, currently ancillary to neighbouring Wardley Farm, is being sold with planning permission to convert it into a generous family home.

Much of the groundwork – underpinning and rebuilding the foundation walls, the installation of underfloor heating, restoring and replacing the old timbers and walls, replacing the roof – has been completed. Finishing the planning consent will create a generous family home over two floors comprising four bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception spaces, a library and a kitchen/breakfast room.

5-9 bedroom house in Upham, Hampshire

Guide price: £5,250,000

This substantial property within the South Downs National Park comprises several beautifully restored buildings arranged around a central courtyard.

Encompassing over 12,000 sq ft, the main house comprises five bedrooms and a superb kitchen/breakfast room with uninterrupted countryside views. Additional accommodation can be found in the three bedroom Dairy Cottage and one bedroom flat in the stable block.

Linked to the main house is a converted barn that serves as a spectacular entertaining space. Double doors open on to the courtyard area, where you’ll find the swimming pool and BBQ bothy.

5 bedroom house in Amersham, Buckinghamshire

Guide price: £2,100,000

The Long Barn is a superb home in a wonderfully private location out on the outskirts of Amersham, surrounded by the stunning Chiltern Hills.

The property, accessed through private electric gates and a video entry system, offers ample space for family living. There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms and generous living areas lined with magnificent oak floors and a double-height beamed ceiling.

Among its standout features is a spectacular baloncied mezzanine with countryside views, plus a large kitchen/breakfast room. The space is perfect for a family or entertaining guests, who will no doubt be drawn to a unique feature: a restored original well enclosed in glass.

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