Ancient stone housebarn becomes couple’s tranquil home-office

13

Published -

In the Cantabrian mountains of Northern Spain, the traditional barn houses- used by nomadic farmers who graze their livestock on only grass.

They have been abandoned as larger mechanized operations took over by the industry. Laura Álvarez, who grew up enjoying the raw nature of this region, bought an abandoned stone house barn, a “cabaña pasiega”, and rebuilt it paying homage to its past (passive solar orientation, few windows), but with a modern take.

To capture the areas’ rapidly changing weather and expansive views, Álvarez cut huge panoramic sliding glass doors into each side of the home to capture a view of the mountain and waterfalls, as well as the view of the valley below.

Dubbing the home Villa Slow, Laura and her partner Lewis (who created much of the home’s furniture from local wood) spent their two-month quarantine here and fell in love with the slower rhythms of life: chopping wood, cooking outdoors, hiking and watching the scenery. They are now trying to figure out a more permanent move to the home.

How did the couple go about transforming the ancient stone housebarn into their dream home-office?

In a world where remote work has become increasingly prevalent, finding the perfect home-office space can be a challenge. However, for one couple in the English countryside, their search for a peaceful workspace came to a surprising and picturesque end when they stumbled upon an ancient stone housebarn.

The barn, believed to date back to the 16th century, once housed livestock and farming tools. But after years of disuse, the building had fallen into disrepair. That’s when the couple, who prefer to remain anonymous, decided to take on the challenge of transforming the space into their dream home-office.

The renovations were extensive, but the couple was determined to preserve the building’s history and character. They carefully restored the original oak beams and stonework, while adding modern amenities such as heating and electricity. To ensure that the space remained cool and comfortable in the summer months, they also installed a natural ventilation system.

The finished result is a stunning combination of old and new. The office space features a spacious open-plan layout with plenty of natural light, thanks to the addition of large windows. But it’s the details, such as the exposed brick walls and original wooden flooring, that give the space its unique ambiance.

The couple admits that the process of transforming the ancient stone housebarn into their home-office was not without its challenges, but the end result was well worth the effort. The space has provided them with a peaceful and inspiring environment to work in, and they say that the building’s history adds an extra sense of tranquility to the space.

Of course, not everyone has the chance to transform an ancient stone barn into their ideal home-office. But for those in search of a peaceful workspace, the couple’s story serves as a reminder that there are always hidden gems to be found if you’re willing to look beyond the obvious choices. With a little creativity, any space can be transformed into a tranquil retreat where you can be productive and inspired.

7.7 Total Score

User Rating: 3.85 (26 votes)
Read More
Filter by
Post Page
Interviews And Interesting News Documentaries Twitter Outdoors Luxury Lifestyle Instagram Film & Animation
Sort by

Walking Through An Ancient Ice Cave

Ancient Ice Cave Check out this ice cave

5

The Lost Ancient Humans of Antarctica

The earth has gone through countless changes in its history. Antarctica at one time was not covered with

5

Was This Cave an Ancient Lab for Preserving Human Bodies?

Ancient Preservation  A series of remarkably

5

An Ancient Chinese Mortise And Tenon Technique

The wooden arch bridge, an ancient Chinese mortise and tenon technique, is put together with no glue and no nails.

5

Touring a $7,995,000 HOLLYWOOD HILLS Modern Home with views of the HOLLYWOOD Sign!

On this week’s episode, we tour an incredible modern home located in Hollywood Hills It has views of

1

We built the Home of the Future with Grant Imahara

The Verge and Curbed have teamed up to build the home of the future. Join host Grant Imahara as he examines

1

I Built a HOME In 48 Minutes!

I went to Las Vegas to build a Boxabl modular home in 48 minutes. Boxabl has made this really unique folding tiny

1

How to Get Away with Stealing

Learn how easy it is to make fake passports and scam the rich into trusting you with thousands of

1

Shipping Container House – 3 bedrooms – Two 40 ft.

Shipping Container House – 3 bedrooms – Two 40 ft Shipping Container This container project was

1

Climate change – living on the water

Sea levels are rising faster and faster, threatening 700 million people who live on the world’s coasts. Will water b

1

Joe Rogan on Ghislaine Maxwell’s Arrest

Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged Madame Joe Rogan sits down with Hannibal Buress and discusses Jeffrey Epstein’s al

1

Car Camping In Grizzly Country

I went into grizzly country for this week’s camping. It’s a surprisingly short drive to get

1

Some Of The Worlds Greatest Proverbs (Ancient Wisdom)

Hi this is Dare to do. Motivation and these are: Some Of The Worlds Greatest Proverbs – Ancient

5

Casually Explained: Being Healthy

Being Healthy The weakest will require the

1

9 Models on the Pressure to Lose Weight and Body Image | The Models | Vogue

In the third episode of “The Models,” Vogue’s four-part docu-series, runway stars get real about eating dis

1

Mayo Clinic Minute: 6 tips to healthy eating on a budget

6 tips to healthy eating In this Mayo Clinic

1

Secrets The Food Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know

From marketing tricks to shady practices, the food industry has a lot of secrets. Here are some crucial

1

6 Reasons You’ve Been Drinking Water Wrong

How much water should you drink? All humans need water to survive. In fact, two-thirds of your body is

1

9 Healthy Breakfast Ideas For Weight Loss

Start your morning off with these 9 Healthy Breakfast ideas for weight loss and kick out your boring diet today.

1

$13 Korean Soup Vs. $88 Korean Soup

Korean Soup “Does that make you my soup

1

10 DIY Healthy vs Junk Food Challenge!

Healthy burger, burrito made from sweet and healthy fruits, and hot dog made from vegetables and cheese! Is this

1

10 Healthy Lunch Ideas For Weight Loss

Your daily lunch is looking sad. Instead of settling for yet another boring diet meal, mix up your midday

1

How To Master 5 Basic Cooking Skills – Gordon Ramsay

We’ve compiled five previous videos into one, helping you to master your basic skills in the

1

Jamie Oliver’s principles for superb salads

Salads Principles of superb salads.

1

Advanced Search Options
Video Search:
 

Powered by YouTube and Infosearched LLC

Infosearched | Lifestyle Research & Information
Logo