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There is nothing quite like a barn conversion with its characterful features and nod to an agrarian past to get the pulse racing, so who wouldn’t love one of these distinctive homes magnificently transformed for rural living

Bringing a dilapidated barn back to life using sympathetic materials proved a winning move for John and Cat Frankitti

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Discover the measures taken to radically improve the thermal performance of these existing homes

Reclaimed timber, relaxed linens and sumptuous velvets come together to deliver boutique hotel style with a rustic flavour