Last Updated on June 23, 2017 by teamobn
Loch Duich, Scotland – Rural Design Architects
Built area: 120m2
Completion: 2011
Photography: Nigel Rigden
Leachachan Barn, once used as a byre for working horses, sits on the southern shores of Loch Duich looking out at the Five Sisters of Kintail. The barn has been redesigned and transformed into a modern house while retaining the original character.
![Once a barn - now a vacation home](http://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan-Barn.jpg)
Featuring a vaulted open plan living area, the main bedroom, bathroom, ‘bunk room’ and a TV area are all on the mezzanine level.
From the architect:
“Leachachan Barn near Letterfearn on the south side of Loch Duich has been sensitively transformed into a new house. A dramatic new opening in the gable has opened up the views to the Five Sisters of Kintail, while allowing the rest of the house to remain true to its origins. A simple lean-to extension to the rear increases the floor area in a traditional manner. The larch cladding contrasts with the original stonework, and will fade to a beautiful silver grey.”
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![Once a barn - now a vacation home](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan-Barn.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - The original barn](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_1.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - The new 'barn'](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_3.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Restoration and redesign in progress](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_2.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Restoration and redesign in progress](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_4.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Restoration and redesign in progress](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_3.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - All the original stonework was retained](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_5.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Complete with additions](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_11.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Loch Duich, Scotland](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_7.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Loch Duich, Scotland](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_13.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Western aspect](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_2.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Southern aspect](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_4.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Living area](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_7.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Living area](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_6-683x1024.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - a wood burning stove warms the full building](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_10-799x1024.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Loch Duich, Scotland](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_9.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Upstairs to the bedroom area](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_10-683x1024.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Mezzanine floor and sleeping area](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_11-683x1024.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Overlooks the living area](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_12-683x1024.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Loch Duich, Scotland](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_8-796x1024.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Loch Duich, Scotland](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_5.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Loch Duich, Scotland](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_Barn_1-708x1024.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Side view](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_6.jpg)
![Leachachan Barn - Entry walk](https://theownerbuildernetwork.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Leachachan_12.jpg)