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The Cow Shed

Blackburn with Darwen

Project Details

£1m to £1.99M

New Build, Sited in AONB, Sited in Greenbelt land

Practice

BCAE Architects Ltd

Unit 17 Guest House Farm , Runshaw Lane , Euxton , Chorley , Lancashire , PR7 6HD , United Kingdom

We were thrilled to join Louise and Tim on their journey to transform an existing cow shed into a stunning, near Passivhaus-standard, off-grid eco home. Situated in a remote location within 42 acres of land and accessible only by a farm track, this project presented both unique challenges and exciting opportunities. The couple approached us after securing planning approval, eager to bring their vision to life. This ambitious green belt conversion blends rustic charm with modern eco-friendly technology. The exterior features natural timber cladding on the lower half, while greencoat cladding on the upper levels provides a sleek, contemporary look. Large expanses of glazing bring in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape, allowing light to flood into the interior. The home is equipped with state-of-the-art energy-saving systems, including underfloor heating, MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery), air source heat pumps, and solar panels. With a timber frame construction, we were able to optimise thermal efficiency and meet stringent SAP and PSI calculations, ensuring a sustainable and low-impact home.