Barn Conversersions

An unused barn can be claimed as living space.  Most existing barns have water and electricity.  However, if bathrooms or kitchenettes are desired, either a connection to a sewer or existing septic will be required or a new septic system  will need to be added.   The Building Dept. will help you make this determination as sewer and septic are subject to inspections and approval.  

Conversion to Garage and Garage

Before Photo looking west

Before Photo looking east

 This structure was unfinished when the owners purchased the  property.  It consisted  of a framed barn with a roof and plywood on one  side.  There was a  loft  above the  main floor that   you   could   access  from  a  hole  in   the  ceiling   above   the  main  floor.  The  entire building  swayed when a  you  walked  across  the loft floor.  The Owners were going to tear it down and start   over  but   they  were  convinced  to  work with what they had.  The barn  was well built, had a  solid foundation  but just needed to be finished.  The main floor was remodeled  into  an   over-sized  two car   garage  with tall doors to accommodate a boat or
tractor.    Wall  cupboards  and  workbench  were  installed to provide an efficient workshop.  A laundry room and separate bathroom  were also  added  to  the  main  floor.  The loft was transformed  into   a  1,000 sq. ft. one bedroom  guesthouse complete  with  wood   stove,   living room, and  small  kitchenette.  The  bedroom  was  large enough for a king size bed, side tables, a love seat and dresser. A walk in closet was built on the east wall. The bathroom had double sinks and  a  water ​ closet  which also housed a large soaking bathtub.  There  were  many storage closets throughout as all space was utilized.

After photo looking east

Photo of Kitchenette.  Living room is behind the camera and bedroom and bathroom are to the right.