'The Barn In Tivoli', as it's known, resides across 4.5 acres on the picturesque banks of Stoney Creek in Tivoli, New York. The rustic 1800s barn is flanked by a 1,400-square-foot cottage and both were lovingly renovated by the previous owners, who collaborated with numerous local artisans.
The barn itself features no end of quality woodwork and a Vermont Castings wood-burning stove in the main living area. There are plentiful windows throughout, which frame breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, plus a vaulted entryway that amplifies the sense of space.
In the home's backyard, you can marvel at over twenty species of mature trees, as well as the scenic pond, numerous sitting areas, firepits, a yoga deck on the creek, and even a pebble beach with views of Stoney Creek beyond. It's no surprise then that this spectacular rural home sold quickly when it was previously on the market for around $1.8 million (£1.5m).
This newly renovated 1890s hay barn, nestled within the woods 2.5 hours north of New York City, might appear pretty unassuming from the outside, but just wait until you see inside. The two-storey conversion comes fully equipped with a musical surprise…
The stunning interior is framed by a vaulted whitewashed ceiling and swathes of windows. There's no shortage of living space where you can stretch your legs, and that's not all. Ideal for a budding musician, the hay barn comes equipped with a full drum kit, guitar, bass, keyboard and even a tuba.
Renovated with repurposed materials, the barn is energy-efficient, with Alexa-controlled smart lighting, radiant heated floors and a pellet stove to keep the accommodation cosy. The barn can sleep up to five guests, and both the downstairs living area and the airy second-floor loft are home to queen-sized beds.
This attractive red barn sits nestled in three secluded acres of land in Red Hook, half an hour from Hudson and Rhinebeck, New York. The two-bedroom, 1.5-bath conversion is surrounded by a wildlife-filled meadow and stunning rolling countryside, according to Airbnb.
Industrial-style pendant lights and clever room dividers made from old sash windows impart a characterful, rustic vibe to the main living spaces. The conversion project has been sensitively executed, combining authentic features with modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.
Original barn wood has been repurposed throughout, while vintage fixtures such as the freestanding circular fireplace have been beautifully incorporated into the open-plan interior. Cosy in winter and an outdoor playground in the summer, this secluded barn has plenty of appeal no matter the season.
Located just two hours north of New York City, the charming and historic Hunter Barnhouse was built back in 1845 and recently renovated. Shrouded in trees, the rustic property is a mere 10-minute drive to the skiing and hiking resorts of Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain.
The four-bedroom barn conversion is beautifully hygge in its decoration, from exposed wood and stone elements to the rustic swing chair, wood-burning stove and wealth of house plants throughout. We can't imagine a cosier spot to curl up and wait out the winter in style.
Outside, you’ll find even more beautiful touches on the porch, which features a double hammock, a hot tub and a large stone firepit to enjoy in the fresh mountain air. This modern barn is truly the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple!
Once a working horse stable and dairy farm, this remarkable home in Edna Valley, California offers a beautiful place to lay your head. The agricultural conversion resides almost halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles—ideal for those wanting to escape the hubbub of the city.
The three-bedroom former stable hosts wonderfully high ceilings and quaint sliding barn doors, while providing contemporary appliances for a relaxing stay. You can enjoy a six-burner range in the chef’s kitchen, a 17-foot-long marble breakfast island with space for nine and a keg fridge with twin beer taps to wash it all down.
The property comes complete with a full-house Sonos sound system too, ideal for entertaining friends and family. Outside in the barn's grounds awaits a 1,500-square-foot patio and lawn with a gas grill, firepit, and a bocce ball court with idyllic views out over vineyard vistas. Talk about picturesque!
Nestled on an idyllic 20-acre plot in rural Kent, Connecticut, this picturesque property has it all. The former dairy barn dates back to the 1900s and has been masterfully restored to bring it into the 21st century. The barn's grain silo has been transformed into three levels of elegant living space, with many of the rooms enjoying tranquil views of the neighbouring Housatonic River.
Formerly on the market with Sotheby's International Realty, the home has a 3,600-square-foot interior, including four bedrooms, four bathrooms and numerous stunning communal spaces. There's also a charging point for electric cars, as well as an outdoor pool and cabana nestled amongst the trees. Despite its contemporary conversion, the barn still showcases original details, including exposed hand-hewn beams and restored silo windows.
On the main level, there's a kitchen, dining room and lounge, while the second floor consists of a large living area with a cathedral ceiling and four bedrooms. The master suite is perhaps the home's most characterful space, offering a walk-in closet and an extensive ensuite bathroom, plus a spiral staircase that leads to a private loft.
If you're looking for period property inspiration, then take note of this 19th-century barn conversion. Positioned on a scenic five-acre plot in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, the original building was built in 1801 and sensitively converted in 1985. Surrounded by picturesque woodlands, the unique home also encompasses an original silo, which has been turned into four floors of additional living space.
Spanning just over 4,000 square feet, the former barn features three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The communal living areas are spacious and filled with natural light thanks to the home's lofty ceilings and large arched windows. In 1990, the house was extended further but a sensitive restoration has preserved many of the barn's original details, including the stone walls and exposed wooden beams that frame the open-plan living areas.
Previously listed with Long & Foster Real Estate, the stone bank barn also offers a modern kitchen, formal dining area, home gym and loft space that's waiting to be put to good use. The master suite is one of the home's most luxurious spaces, with two expansive walk-in closets and a luxurious bathroom with dual sinks and a Jacuzzi tub. There's even an outdoor shower located on the suite's exterior deck overlooking the tree canopy.
Fans of the TV renovation show Fixer Upper might remember this transformation in Lacy Lakeview, Texas. The gorgeous barndominium, which was once a dilapidated horse barn, featured in series three of the popular show and proved to be one of its most iconic episodes. The property was lovingly restored by Chip and Joanna Gaines and is now a beautiful, light-filled family home.
Inside, white shiplap walls contrast with dark hardwood floors, while sliding barn doors and reclaimed furnishings add to the home's rustic charm. Joanna opted for a muted colour palette with plenty of raw materials, blending slate grey with earthy tones. Cosy and welcoming, the lounge's large windows frame endless views across the 16-acre estate.
The former agricultural barn is home to a contemporary kitchen that combines warm wooden finishes with clean white cabinetry and stark concrete countertops. Elsewhere, there's a large dining room, five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The stunning property also offers 1,000 square feet of outdoor living space, including an alfresco kitchen and access to a tranquil lake. Now available to rent via Airbnb, you can experience a slice of the good life for yourself!
Fans of mid-century modern architecture will be enchanted by this 1860s barn conversion in Pound Ridge, New York. Once listed with Luxury Portfolio International, the historic outbuilding was renovated by the well-known local architect Vito Fosella, a student of the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright, whose influence can be spotted throughout the spectacular home...
Inside, mid-century design elements blend with original stone construction and hand-hewn timber beams, resulting in a timeless, one-of-a-kind interior. Double-height windows, cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling fireplaces and iron spiral staircases add to the property's character, while natural timber and stone floors impart texture and warmth.
The historic former barn features just over 3,000 square feet of living space, with a modern broken-plan layout allowing for an easy interior flow. The home offers three bedrooms and four bathrooms, as well as a spacious garden, which comes complete with a lake, an outdoor swimming pool, a pool house and a garage complete with its own guest apartment above.
Raw materials and minimalist details characterise this architectural masterpiece in Salisbury-Lakeville, Connecticut. Carefully positioned to enjoy uninterrupted views over the rolling fields, the property is made up of various converted farm buildings, including two long barns and a pair of silos, creating a sprawling, unique estate that's steeped in history.
Sited on over 10 acres, the home benefits from almost 3,000 square feet of inside space, encompassing five bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of beautiful communal areas. The open floor plan is organised around a double-sided granite curbstone fireplace, which separates the living room from the kitchen. Offering a stripped-back aesthetic, the home's design is a celebration of natural materials, from exposed wooden floorboards to rustic stone and authentic timber beams.
Previously on the market with Elyse Harney Real Estate, the property also offers an additional three-bedroom homestead dating back to the 1880s, complete with an artist's studio. Featuring spectacular exposed trusses and a soaring ceiling, it's the perfect place for entertaining and could easily be converted into a stand-alone holiday rental.
A serious amount of work has gone into transforming this previously rundown barn into a stylish, contemporary home. Soaring ceilings frame original rough-hewn beams to stunning effect, while polished concrete floors reference the building's industrial past. The vast, open floor plan is zoned with a freestanding wood-burning fireplace, which separates the lounge from the kitchen and dining areas.
The property isn't short on room—a spacious attic conversion accommodates the home's four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Outside, sliding glazed doors lead out to a patio and landscaped gardens stretching a generous 3.8 acres. We can't imagine a more perfect spot to relax with a glass of vino as the sun sets!
Ceiling heights have been exploited to their full potential in this incredible American home renovation by turning the loft into an upstairs sleeping area, complete with three bedrooms. Large barn windows allow natural light to flood each bedroom, while a small terrace in the master provides occupants with a private outdoor space.
Nestled on 31 acres of land in Ancram, New York, you'll find this stunning four-storey barn conversion, which comes with its very own orchard. With plenty of space to entertain, both inside and outside, this idyllic property is both spacious and wonderfully unique.
The former agricultural property has been beautifully converted. Inside, the home boasts 2,700 square feet of living space framed by an incredible wooden structure. Our favourite spot has to be the light and airy open-plan great room, with its stunning beams and swathes of windows, drawing in views across the home's vast grounds.
There are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including two spacious master suites, with exposed wood ceilings and stunning sash windows. The property also comes with its very own entertainment space on the fourth floor. If all this wasn't enough, the converted barn is also just minutes away from Taconic State Park, perfect for fans of the great outdoors.
This sprawling former dairy farm sits on an attractive seven-acre lot in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. The extensively remodelled barn dates back to the 1950s and features 10 bedrooms and five bathrooms. The extraordinary home conversion also offers three additional buildings, including a four-bedroom house, a period property and a large garage to boot!
The former barn has been rescued with spectacular results. The property's elegant entrance hall features plenty of rustic touches, including imposing double doors, exposed brick floor tiles and quirky timber walls that hark back to the property's former life as a dairy farm. A sweeping timber staircase also winds its way from the foyer to the home's stunning bedrooms.
Offering spectacular double-height ceilings and beautiful wooden rafters, the main living space has real wow-factor. Yet somehow, the home still maintains a certain level of cosiness, thanks in part to its rustic stone fireplaces. Handsome hardwood floors and wood-panelled feature walls complete the heritage feel of this striking home.
This unusual modern dairy barn conversion in Roxbury, Connecticut fuses agricultural architecture with contemporary lines. The enormous two-storey structure features wraparound glass walls that allow plenty of natural light to filter into the living areas. Fit for a family searching for a countryside retreat, the property features three bedrooms and an additional 6,000-square-foot studio loft that could easily be transformed into a playroom or a rental apartment.
The striking lounge leads into a chef-style professional kitchen, which comes kitted out with radiant-heated slate flooring and a wood-fired pizza oven. As you'd expect from a property of this calibre, each of its four bathrooms has been finished to a very high standard. Other highlights include smartphone-controlled heating, lighting and central air-conditioning.
This waterfront family compound in Stuyvesant, New York, sits on 14 rural acres and encompasses this striking converted barn, a writer's cottage, a 2,500-square-foot studio, a walled garden with a greenhouse and a 72-foot saltwater pool. Not too shabby for a former horse house!
The 4,500-square-foot main home dates back to 1883 and originally used to house the horses that pulled blocks of ice cut from the frozen Hudson River during the winter months. The barn has been attentively restored by the previous owners and now hosts this 1,500-square-foot great room, four bedrooms, a library, kitchen, dining room and media room.
Outside, you’ll spy the stunning saltwater swimming pool, benefitting from views of the Catskills in the background and a peaceful outlook over fields of wildflowers. The property is even said to boast some of the best sunsets in Columbia County. We’ll take their word for it! This converted gem sold for $3.1 million (£2.6m) back in October 2021.
Though originally built as a potato barn in the 1950s, this charmingly rustic East Hampton home was converted for family living in 1969 and renovated again in 2008 to its current luxurious standard. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms across 3,266 square feet, the home boasts a stunning modern interior that belies its humble origins, and could be yours for a cool $4.5 million (£3.8m).
The home’s primary great room boasts soaring exposed beam ceilings and a cosy gas fireplace. The great room flows into an elegant formal dining area, a snug den with a second stone fireplace, and a generous breakfast nook. Up a flight of stairs, the lofted library makes a perfect office space, with built-in bookshelves and ample natural light from the double-height window opposite.
Three of the home’s four bedrooms include their own ensuite, replete with marble and glass steam showers and soaking tubs. For maximum privacy, the second primary suite is located in the adjoining carriage house, perfect for guests. And speaking of entertaining, the home’s outdoor amenities are ideally suited for hosting, including a saltwater pool, spa, outdoor shower, BBQ, and gorgeous mahogany decking. Situated on four leafy acres, it'd hard to imagine that this luxurious property was once an old potato barn!
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