Ancient and MODERN
A crumbling Dorset barn nestled in a beautiful garden has been transformed into a quirky open-plan home, filled with art and antiques
A derelict stone barn, with a coffin-sized hole in the floor, was a bit more of a project than Jane and Colin Brownrigg planned to take on. And yet something about the building's situation in the landscape felt special, says Jane. ‘It was a unique place, with amazing views in every direction – even so, the scale of the project was terrifying!’