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.

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.

Currently on the market 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. 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 organized 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.

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! 

Located in the quiet hamlet of Garrison in New York, this quaint and compact property was given a stunning makeover by architectural firm Hudson Design. The aim of this barn conversion was to create a tranquil retreat for a husband and wife writing duo. Prior to being converted into the ultimate pad for penning a novel or two, the barn and its two horse stalls were used as a garage. 

The horizontal siding, barn doors, cupola and roof overhangs serve as reminders of the barn's past life, now balanced with stylish modern interior fixtures. Upstairs, a newly installed loft bathroom features a freestanding tub that looks out across the surrounding rural landscape. We can see how this tranquil, light-filled retreat would be the perfect place to channel inspiration.

This traditional homestead barn in Bucks County, Pennsylvania has been converted into a unique house, with the help of a few innovative additions. Large two-storey windows bathe the living areas in light, while a new wraparound terrace overlooks the perfectly landscaped garden. And just wait until you see what the team at Irwin Weiner Interiors have done inside...

The barn is now the perfect place for entertaining guests, complete with modern heating, air-conditioning, wiring and plumbing.  At one end of the barn is a kitchen and dining area, and a stairway leads up to two cosy sleeping lofts. The designers used salvaged timber to revamp the barn's façade, while heritage wood clads the interior.

This modern barn was previously used as an artist’s studio, but thanks to the team at Bonetti / Kozerski Architecture, the property has been converted into a stylish screening room. Located in the grounds of an amazing holiday home, the beautiful building is connected to the main house via a stylish breezeway. 

Known as New Paltz Barn, this stylish summer residence can be found in a sought-after suburb in New York state. The perfect holiday home for a family of six, the property was brought back to life by the team at Bonetti / Kozerski Architecture. The old timber structure was stripped back and the smaller rooms were opened up to create a vast living area.

The barn's three beautiful bedrooms are framed by exposed beams, with the same weathered wood used across the bespoke cabinetry. In addition to the interior transformation, the new alfresco terrace and luxurious swimming pool outside offer the home's occupants the perfect spot to entertain friends and family come the summer.

Converted by Douglas VanderHorn Architects, the barn's exposed wood beam structure, untreated floors and rustic furnishings create a cosy environment that channels the comforts of traditional Americana interior design. High ceilings and an open-plan layout create the illusion of additional space. 

Ideal for entertaining guests, the awesome American barn conversion features a number of luxury finishes, including its very own wine cellar and beautifully landscaped gardens. 

Abandoned after a century of use, this historic fixer-upper barn in Cranbury, New Jersey was once part of a working farmstead. Cue Rasmussen / Su Architects, who teamed up with The New Jersey Barn Company to salvage the neglected structure, adapting it into a bright and beautiful family home. 

Thankfully, the architects retained as much of the original structure as possible when they transformed the abandoned space into an amazing home. At the core of the house sits a sociable open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. The addition of a glass feature wall and double entrance doors allows an abundance of natural light to filter into an otherwise light-restricted interior. 

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. We don't know about you, but we're completely sold on barn life!

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