Barn Charm #73 And A Barn Conversion

The barn above is one we pass by every time

we travel to Kansas City.

It has a stone foundation on the lower half

and a timber frame above that

with the attached additions

that you see above.

The barn is built into the bank

and looks as solid as a....

well ...a rock!

I've always had a dream of converting

a barn into a home

and can't help wondering how this old

barn would turn out.

I have a feeling it would be wonderful.

Below is a REAL barn conversion

of a 19th century barn 

and horse stable 

owned by realtor

Richard Cifarelli

 The long low building was actually

the horse stable

which Mr Cifarelli has converted

into a beautiful home.

Look at this wonderful kitchen

and dining room....

and what about that

old window that

showcases the chandelier! 

This is an original stable dutch door.

I love all the quirky windows

and the posts.

Below are photo's of the actual 

barn portion that 

will be a future project.

This would be quite the challenge 

and you'd have to have a 

good imagination...or a good architect...

probably both!

photo credit Katharine Schroeder SUFFOLKTIMES.COM

With the wonderful job Mr Cifarelli

did in the other areas

I think it would be safe to assume 

that this barn will be amazing

when it is completed. 

I'd LOVE to tackle something like this.

How about you?

I'm linking with
Tricia
over at 
Bluff Area Daily for

Barn Charm # 73