Gannister Barn, Astbury – Contemporary Barn Conversion
Gannister Barn is the conversion of a concrete-block agricultural building in Astbury, Cheshire, into a contemporary four/five-bedroom family home, designed by Epoch Architecture for developer Innovo-UK. It features open-plan living, panoramic views across the Cheshire Plain, and a palette of Cheshire facing brick, natural timber and standing seam zinc.
Location: Astbury, Cheshire
Type: Barn conversion / residential
Client: Innovo-UK
Accommodation: Four/five-bedroom family home
Architectural designer: Epoch Architecture – Jonathan Hargreaves, principal
Materials: Cheshire facing brick, natural timber, standing seam zinc, high-performance glazing
Related projects: Greenways – energy-efficient new family home in a rural setting
CGI visualisation produced during the design stage, showing the proposed completed appearance of the project.
A contemporary family home in a converted Cheshire barn
Gannister Barn is the sensitive conversion of a traditional agricultural building into a contemporary four/five-bedroom family home. The design carefully balances the character of the original structure with modern, energy-efficient living.
Open-plan living with views across the Cheshire Plain
The design centres around a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, positioned to make the most of the barn's exceptional setting.
Large areas of glazing frame panoramic views across the Cheshire Plain, creating light-filled interiors that maintain a strong connection with the surrounding countryside throughout the changing seasons.
Cheshire facing brick, timber and standing seam zinc
The original barn was constructed in concrete blockwork. To create a more contextually appropriate appearance, the existing structure was clad in a locally sympathetic Cheshire facing brick, selected to reflect the character and material palette of the surrounding area.
This is complemented by natural timber, high-performance glazing and standing seam zinc cladding. The result is a refined architectural language that respects the site's rural heritage while introducing contemporary detailing and enduring, high-quality materials.
A long-standing partnership with Innovo-UK
Gannister Barn was designed for long-standing developer client Innovo-UK, and is one of several successful developments we have delivered together since establishing Epoch Architecture. Our continued relationship reflects a shared commitment to thoughtful design, technical excellence and the delivery of high-quality homes that respond sensitively to their setting.
A rural home that celebrates its agricultural origins
Gannister Barn is a distinctive rural home that celebrates its agricultural origins while providing flexible, contemporary family accommodation designed for modern living.
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