Brick Barn Conversion

Wickham Market, Suffolk

This elegant barn conversion in Wickham Market transformed a collection of former agricultural buildings — including a bakery, stables and barn — into a distinctive family home with a separate annex studio.

Designed by architect Andrew Hughes, the project carefully preserved the character of the original brick structures while adapting them for contemporary living. The conversion sits within the same rural site as the Grain Store project, with both schemes forming part of a thoughtful redevelopment of the historic farmstead.

At the heart of the home is a dramatic open-plan living space with double-height ceilings, celebrating the scale and structure of the original barn. Many of the building’s historic features have been retained and incorporated into the design, creating a sense of continuity between the building’s past and its new residential use.

The conversion integrates a range of modern renewable technologies to ensure the building performs efficiently while remaining comfortable throughout the year. These include a ground-source heat pump, solar panels, and a Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system.