Refurbishment and Restore Issue 13 2018 | Page 48

Home Farm Barn Conversion St Ann’s, Lockerbie White Hill Design Studio Outbuildings that have fallen into disuse and disrepair are a common sight on many rural estates and large farms. However, when carefully renovated, these wonderful old buildings can be brought back to life to once more become an important part of our rural communities. Achieving that renovation in a way that is cost effective, sustainable and ‘right’ for the local community can be quite a challenge, however… It’s exactly this challenge that Annandale Estates took on when they decided to convert one of their traditional, disused stone barns into four highly energy-efficient, modern housing units for rent. 48 - www.refurbandrestore.co.uk