Projects - Manor Farm Barn Cretingham
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Manor Farm Barn Conversion, Cretingham
Completed by Lakeland Building Services in the 1990s, this substantial barn conversion at Manor Farm, Cretingham showcases a sensitive approach to rural architecture. The original agricultural form was retained, with traditional brick plinths, timber weatherboarding, and clay pantiled roofs preserved to maintain the building’s character.
Internally, the conversion centres around a striking double-height sitting room with vaulted ceilings and a galleried landing, creating light-filled living spaces while celebrating the barn’s original scale. The layout provides generous family accommodation arranged over two floors, combining practicality with period-appropriate detailing.
Set within approximately four acres of landscaped grounds, the property benefits from a strong connection to its rural surroundings, demonstrating Lakeland Building Services’ experience in delivering high-quality barn conversions that balance heritage, craftsmanship, and modern living.
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