How Our CGI Service Transformed a Derelict Barn's Market Value

A once-overlooked barn is now under offer at an impressive £350k premium—after Metters & Wellby secured planning permission for a four-bedroom conversion and brought its potential to life with CGI visualisations.

Located just 3 miles from Bude and nestled within 2.3 acres of picturesque Cornish countryside, Cann Orchard presented a rare development opportunity. However, we knew many potential buyers would struggle to envision the barn's transformation from its current state into the architecturally designed four-bedroom residence permitted by the planning approval.

That's where our CGI expertise made all the difference.

Seeing is believing

By creating photorealistic renders of the proposed conversion, we enabled potential buyers to:

• Visualise the finished property with stunning clarity
• Connect emotionally with the property before a single brick was laid
• Understand the spatial flow and relationship between indoor and outdoor areas
• Appreciate the exceptional natural light from the south and west-facing aspects
• Recognise the true value of the investment opportunity

The estate agent handling the sale reported, ‘The addition of CGIs is a highly valuable resource when selling a development site, and there is often an uplift in value. The main attraction is that CGI helps to draw in viewers, and therefore we can provide a stronger base for negotiation."

Maximise your property's potential

For developers and property owners, our CGI visualisation service offers a compelling return on investment:

• Reduce time on market by helping buyers make faster decisions
• Attract premium offers by showcasing a property's full potential
• Expand your buyer pool to include those who lack the vision to see past a building's current state
• Streamline planning processes with visuals that clearly communicate your intentions to local authorities
• Create versatile marketing assets for use across brochures, websites, and social media

"High-quality CGI visualisations have revolutionised the property market. They're no longer just a marketing tool, they're essential for maximising property values, especially for development opportunities. This barn conversion project perfectly demonstrates how our architectural expertise combined with cutting-edge CGI technology can unlock hidden value in properties across Cornwall."

— James Neep, Director at Metters & Wellby Architects

Barn conversion case study

The recently sold (STC) barn presented numerous visualisation challenges—from depicting how natural light would transform the internal spaces to showcasing how the conversion would respect and enhance the property's rural setting.

Our comprehensive CGI package offers:

• Exterior visualisations showcasing the architectural design from multiple angles
• Interior renders highlighting key living spaces and architectural features
• Site integration visuals demonstrating how the property would sit within its 2.3-acre plot
• Lighting studies showing how the spaces would feel at different times of day

These visualisations provided potential buyers with the confidence to commit to a significant investment, knowing exactly what they could achieve with the property.

Ready to maximise your property's value?

Whether you're a developer with a challenging site, an estate agent with a unique property, or a homeowner planning a major renovation, our CGI visualisation service can help you:

• Secure planning permission with compelling visuals
• Attract serious buyers with realistic representations
• Achieve premium sales prices by showcasing maximum potential
• Reduce marketing periods through enhanced buyer engagement

Contact us today to discuss how our CGI service can transform your property's presentation and maximise its market value.