Barn Conversions

At Metters & Wellby Architects, we specialise in turning disused or underused agricultural buildings into stunning contemporary homes. We’ve helped clients across Cornwall unlock the hidden potential in barns — blending architectural sensitivity with modern comfort, light, and liveability.

Transforming Agricultural Buildings into Modern Homes

Barn conversions are about more than preserving a structure — they’re about celebrating character while introducing clarity, light, and purpose. We design conversions that feel like they were always meant to be lived in, while staying true to the essence of the original building.

Our barn conversion services include:

Project feasibility appraisals

Including Class Q potential where applicable.

Planning applications

Managing complex rural and conservation contexts

Conversion design

Contemporary layouts within historic forms

Energy efficient design

Creating efficient modern homes for the future

3D CGI visualisation

Helping you visualise every detail in advance

Technical drawings & regulations

Full design-to-construction service

On-site support

Ensuring your project is built as designed

Whether you’re converting a stone barn, a timber-framed barn, or an agricultural shed, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Why Choose Metters & Wellby

We’re a small architectural practice based in North Cornwall, with extensive experience in rural conversions. Our designs are known for their clarity, contemporary feel, and respect for setting — especially when working with heritage buildings or in AONBs.

Our recently completed Cann Orchard Barn near Whitstone is a perfect example of our approach: a clean-lined, light-filled conversion of a redundant agricultural building into a modern family home, combining polished concrete floors, timber detailing, and panoramic countryside views.