Clad in black wood, this vast family home in Sterling, Massachusetts, was once a functioning dairy barn. Now a stunning modern conversion, this 5,556-square-foot property isn't short on space, boasting four bedrooms and five bathrooms.

The kitchen is a fusion of modern design and rustic accents. Handleless cupboards and a sleek marble breakfast bar are balanced with soft wood finishes, paying homage to the property's architectural history.

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Upstairs, the original hayloft has been left intact, but it's now home to a cosy nook packed with board games and a vintage rattan sofa. Fancy unwinding in this retro retreat? Rental prices start from £459 ($600).

Church Hill Barn, found in the picture-perfect landscape of Suffolk, England, was a series of dilapidated barns, which were carefully restored and reworked by the experts at David Nossiter Architects.

Rented out as holiday stays by Boutique Homes, these concrete structures are an innovative balance of old and new. Here, a cut-out facade mirrors the frame of a barn, casting a cooling shadow on the patio space behind it. 

Known as the Ancient Party Barn, this incredible historic building was once a functioning farm building. Dating back to the 18th century, architects Liddicoat & Goldhill cleverly reworked the commercial structure into a magnificent residential home.

Located in Folkestone, Kent, the spectacular project covers over 680 square feet and is positioned in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Comprising of a former dairy barn and several stables, the grand home overlooks the scenic North Downs Way.

While there are modern touches, the home maintains plenty of original features, including natural timber beams, old agricultural mechanisms and rustic stonework. The main living space boasts dramatic high ceilings and a large wow-factor window, which pivots from a central hinge, allowing the entire pane to be opened up like a garage door.

Thanks to its breathtaking finish and sensitive preservation of original features, the barn conversion was shortlisted for the UK's prestigious Stephen Lawrence National Architecture Award and crowned the winner of Royal Institute of British Architecture's regional award for the South East of England.

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Situated within an idyllic Alpine landscape, the property overlooks the mesmerising peaks of the Wilder Kaiser Mountains. Designed by Mark Neuner and the team at mostlikely architecture, the house utilises natural timber to create the home's distinctive smooth lines.

Perched on the tranquil shores of Ranco Lake, this holiday hideaway was built from the salvaged remnants of a barn that was damaged during an earthquake that hit Chile in 2010.

The characteristic corrugated iron roof and wood framework have been reused, however, architecture firm Estudio Valdés Arquitecto have added a modern twist, with swathes of glazing inset into the walls. 

Industrial-style pendant lights and wrought-iron chairs add quirky modern touches, elevating the moody wooden scheme. While elements of the barn's former life remain, this clever rebuild has given the original architectural a brand new lease of life.

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Sat amongst ancient chestnut trees in northeastern Germany, the Red Barn dates back to 1900. Abandoned for almost two decades, it was recently brought back from the brink of ruin and renovated into a characterful family holiday home, complete with guest house.

Featuring two double bedrooms, a wet-room, fireplace and state-of-the-art kitchen, the Red Barn is available from £87 ($113) per night in the low season.

The 4,197-square-foot conversion is an exercise in Scandi minimalism. An all-white kitchen is complemented by a range of pendant lights in metal and wood, adding notes of warmth and natural texture to the scheme.

Poured concrete has been laid underfoot throughout the property, including in the home's four pared-back bedrooms. The barn comes complete with a sauna, pool and fire pit too, so If you're looking for a calming space to relax and unwind, this is the spot.

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Designed by US practice CLB Architects, this modern marvel of a barn is nestled in the rugged American West, with rolling views of the nearby Rocky Mountains.

A striking mixture of classic and contemporary aesthetics, the new build home was constructed in grey and brown reclaimed barn wood for an authentic finish. However, installed at the gable end, swathes of glazing add a modern twist to the traditional silhouette.

Measuring 2,400 square feet, the interior pairs functional clean lines with weathered natural materials for an exquisite woodland escape. Modern barns don't get better than this!

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