Journal
The Chapel’s heavenly new incarnation
Set high above Cotswold hills, The Chapel is quietly nestled near Woodstock, steps from Estelle Manor and the Blenheim Estate.
Stone perfection, structural and wild
The combined work of internationally renowned architects Michaelis Boyd and the award-winning multi-disciplinary design studio of Jinny Blom.
Spotlight on Hertfordshire country estate renovation
The Cottage, The Gatehouse and The Museum... exactingly renovated and elegantly designed to offer the ultimate in guest and visitor comfort.
Designed for farmstead life
Church Farm sits respectfully alongside a medieval church, whilst providing bright, modern living spaces that open up far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside.
Enhancing the timeless simplicity of an English country home
Its long, winding singletrack driveway, dreamy Brontë-esque bucolic setting and charming 18th-century Cotswold stone architecture made every inch of Oxfordshire Farmhouse worth saving.
The complete works of Northend Farmhouse
Over the past decade, and across several work phases, Barr Group have carefully restored structural elements of Northend Farmhouse.
The Potting Shed: set for cosy guest living
The conversion of a traditional brick and stone outbuilding into a standalone guest annex. Works were carried out on a cost-plus basis and were aligned with the recently renovated main house.
Heritage barns repurposed
Having made a huge lifestyle change to country living, away from easily accessible London amenities, our clients were keen to make best use of their new property’s barns and adjacent landscaped outdoor pool area.
A unique reimagining by Jane Duncan Architects
The replacement of twin industrial buildings for a unique double-sectioned dwelling, designed to "belong" within its stunning greenbelt setting.
The Hide revisited
Alongside HollandGreen Architecture, we celebrate The Hide’s shortlisting for the British Homes Awards 2022 House of the Year (over 2,500 sq ft)!
From the revered pen of Ptolemy Dean
Embarking on a project journey with one of the country's most eminent historic buildings architects was one to be embraced with enthusiasm and reverence.
Park life: London living with a touch of luxe
When Lorna Wright trained in interior design – nearly a decade ago – she was already armed with an impressive career prologue and reflected transferable skill set. A "first" career in global commercial marketing had ingrained stringent and wide-reaching project management skills.
The Bix Farm story
Bix Farm sits serenely into the rolling Berkshire countryside; creating flow, for three generations and guests to live ‘separately together’
Hollow Brook: the backstory and the full enki magazine feature
The flagship Barr Group conversion of a concrete framed agricultural building into a highly unique and sustainable family home.
The realisation of The Hide
When our clients spotted a run-down bungalow, perched on the hillside in a small hamlet just north of Berkhamsted, they found themselves with an difficult decision to make - it was a wonderful site and a residence with enormous potential… but equally a huge undertaking!
A suite on two storeys: tailor-made for panelled perfection
The remodelling and refurbishment of the master suite at Ferry House was designed by our clients themselves and translated into a structural specification and finishing schedule by the Barr Build Direct to Client team.
The design minds behind Meadow Barn; and how moving there has been life-changing for its new owners
Meadow Brook started life as a disused livestock shed; a huge metal frame ready and waiting for its next incarnation.
A minimalist modernisation of a Thames-side apartment
Set within a converted warehouse building, with its history in the hemp trade and shipping chandlery, the Barr Group team worked closely with Last Interior Design, to turn a dark and enclosed riverside apartment into a light, airy, restful abode.
The Mayfield Barn eco-vision; in tune with its surroundings without costing the earth
Mayfield Barn was the first in a pair of Dutch barn conversions situated in fields just outside the village of Long Crendon.
The Mulberry Cottage fairy tale
The renovation story of a delightful stone and timber clad cottage in idyllic South Oxfordshire.
Crinan: the Buckinghamshire barn with a highlands inspired outlook
We explore Stuart and Charlie Barr's own converted barn, a family home inspired by childhood holidays in Scotland.
Floristry studio in the countryside: a glance into the world of Claire Bowen
We take a much-anticipated tour of 'Honeysuckle and Hilda’, the floristry studio founded by Florist and Writer, Claire Bowen.
Isolation or blissful seclusion?
Interior Designer Lara Clarke has ensured that anyone lucky enough to stay at Asher House, a recent Barr Group renovation, would unequivocally claim the latter.
A timeless extension for a Grade II-listed farmhouse
Bringing space and light into a 1600's Oxford residence, while complimenting the original architecture.
Rustic outdoor living
Let us inspire you with outdoor living spaces that are perfect for socialising, whatever the weather.