Set within open countryside, this barn conversion near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, demonstrates the potential of redundant agricultural buildings to provide a high-quality rural home. Commissioned by the owner of a small farm with a reduced agricultural operation, the project repurposes a surplus modern barn under Class Q permitted development rights. The design retains the building’s agricultural character through the use of corrugated metal cladding, while contemporary glazed openings introduce daylight and create a striking modern home. The scheme celebrates the evolving rural landscape, delivering sustainable housing through the sensitive reuse of existing farm buildings