Farmhouse Remodel & Extension — Eassie, Angus.
A careful transformation of a family farmhouse — reconnecting past and present to create a calm, coherent home.
Understanding the existing house
The project centred on an existing stone farmhouse in rural Angus —
a place with strong personal significance.
Our client had grown up in the house and was returning with a young family to continue its story.
The ambition was not simply to extend or modernise, but to create a home that could support a new phase of life while remaining connected to its history.
Arrival courtyard (farmhouse + barn)
The challenge of bringing it together
Over time, the farmhouse and adjacent barn had evolved into a collection of separate parts.
They no longer worked as a cohesive whole — internally or externally.
The house required full refurbishment.
The barn needed to be brought into meaningful use.
And the new extension had to provide generous, light-filled living spaces.
The challenge was not simply adding space —
but creating a sense of coherence across old and new.
How we approached the transformation
We began by understanding the buildings as a whole — not as separate elements, but as parts of a single home.
A new entrance was introduced to form a clear point of arrival and to physically and visually link the farmhouse and barn.
This became a central organising element, establishing clarity in how the house is entered and experienced.
Materials were carefully chosen - reclaimed stone, timber, black steel and glass making this new element integrate seamlessly with the old new buildings.
New entrance linking farmhouse + barn
farmhouse and new extension
The existing farmhouse was carefully refurbished — retaining its character while improving how it functions day to day.
The barn was reworked and integrated into the overall layout, allowing it to contribute meaningfully to the life of the house.
A new extension was added to the south, opening the home toward the landscape.
This houses the main kitchen, dining and living spaces — with a mezzanine and master bedroom above.
Key decisions were made early:
how the different parts of the house connect
how movement through the house feels
how light enters and moves through the spaces
how the building relates to its wider setting
Resolving these decisions in detail before construction reduced ambiguity and allowed the project to progress with clarity.
We remained closely involved throughout construction — maintaining continuity and ensuring the design was carried through as intended.
The existing farmhouse was carefully refurbished — retaining its character while improving how it functions day to day.
The barn was reworked and integrated into the overall layout, allowing it to contribute meaningfully to the life of the house.
A new extension was added to the south, opening the home toward the landscape.
This houses the main kitchen, dining and living spaces — with a mezzanine and master bedroom above.
new extension - solar shading allows large expanse of south facing glazing
external and internal detailing compliment each other - dark painted steel, stone, timber and concrete
Key decisions were made early:
how the different parts of the house connect
how movement through the house feels
how light enters and moves through the spaces
how the building relates to its wider setting
Resolving these decisions in detail before construction reduced ambiguity and allowed the project to progress with clarity.
We remained closely involved throughout construction — maintaining continuity and ensuring the design was carried through as intended.
What this project represents
This project reflects something more than a physical transformation.
It is about returning to a place — and working carefully so it can support a new chapter.
By bringing clarity to a complex set of existing buildings, and making key decisions early, the result is a home that feels both grounded and forward-looking.
The completed home
The completed house feels calm, connected, and properly resolved.
The farmhouse, barn, and extension now read as a coherent whole — each part distinct, but clearly related.
The new living spaces open out toward views across the fields to the south, bringing light deep into the plan and strengthening the connection to the landscape.
Internally, the house now works intuitively for family life — with a clear sense of arrival, natural movement between spaces, and a balance between openness and separation.
The project retains the character of the original farmhouse, while providing a setting that supports how the family lives today.
Ongoing work
Following completion, we have continued working with the client on further projects across the farm — including the design of new holiday homes.
This reflects an ongoing relationship built on trust, continuity, and a shared understanding of how the place should develop over time.
Project details
Location: Angus, Scotland
Project Type: Remodel, Barn Conversion & Extension
Setting: Rural farmland with south-facing views
Client: Private family
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Building Floor Plans
Concept Diagram of Project
1. Removing the unoriginal 'wraparound' extension to reveal the farm house.
2 - 4. Removing the dilapidated farm buildings and landscaping the garden.
5. Retain one of the existing barns and link it to the existing house to create extra living accommodation for the family home.
6. Retain the stone wall to create a boundary between the road and garden.
7. Renovate the existing farm house to bring it up to modern standards.
8. Extend to form a large, open plan kitchen - living - dining area with large
windows to catch the natural light and views across the countryside.