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Could this countryside barn provide David and Tansy Pemberton with the conversion opportunity they’ve been looking for? Mike Dade investigates
PLOT WATCH: Mike Dade investigates
Mike Dade
WHO David & Tansy Pemberton
WHAT Potential barn conversion
WHERE Kent
Are these stables still in use? David and Tansy Pemberton were, by their own admission, a little bit lost when trying to locate a friend’s house deep in the Kent countryside. Pulling into a driveway to avoid a passing tractor, they spotted a delightful old barn, set back from the road in a lovely countryside setting. The couple immediately thought what a great home it could make if converted, so would like to know whether such a project might be possible and how best to approach a random opportunity like this.
Background
David and Tansy have been thinking of tackling a project for some time and are particularly drawn to the idea of a barn conversion. They don’t want anything huge; two or three bedrooms and a large open-plan kitchen/living/dining area for entertaining would suit them fine. They’ve seen a few modern farmsteads that have the right planning permission in place, but would much prefer something with more character.