Charlie Barns Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Hi. We're just about to start on a Barn Conversion in Cornwall of previously agricultural stone barns. It's taken a long time to get to this point with planning, building regs, mortgages etc but the ground workers have just started and now very conscious of all the decisions that need to be made. The forum has been really helpful so far with finance and other matters so I think it's going to be really valuable to read experiences from others. Thanks in advance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Welcome, always glad to help and loads of good advise here, we like photos and updates so keep those coming and the questions 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Good evening and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Potter Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Charlie Barns said: Hi. We're just about to start on a Barn Conversion in Cornwall of previously agricultural stone barns. It's taken a long time to get to this point with planning, building regs, mortgages etc but the ground workers have just started and now very conscious of all the decisions that need to be made. The forum has been really helpful so far with finance and other matters so I think it's going to be really valuable to read experiences from others. Thanks in advance! 1 hour ago, joe90 said: Welcome, always glad to help and loads of good advise here, we like photos and updates so keep those coming and the questions 👍 Yes as Joe says.. photos are the key. That's you underway.. the build has started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Welcome to the forum. I have been a member now for nearly a year and have found myself reading through posts most nights and learning so much. What part of Cornwall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Barns Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 Thanks everyone. On 04/10/2022 at 22:56, Susie said: Welcome to the forum. I have been a member now for nearly a year and have found myself reading through posts most nights and learning so much. What part of Cornwall? It's just outside of Truro so fairly central. Where about in North Cornwall are you? Any particular posts or topics you would recommend I read first. I'm more concerned we haven't made all the key decisions for the builder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Charlie Barns said: It's just outside of Truro Oh dear, not far from @SteamyTea, never mind 🤣.(or a million miles from me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 18 minutes ago, joe90 said: Oh dear, not far from @SteamyTea, never mind 🤣.(or a million miles from me). Not been into, or even though, Truro for years now. I am told they have a Cafe Nero there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, SteamyTea said: Not been into, or even though, Truro for years now. I am told they have a Cafe Nero there. Never been that far south since we moved into the county. We stay in the nice bit. Welcome to the forum by the way @Charlie Barns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 36 minutes ago, Gone West said: We stay in the nice bit. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 45 minutes ago, Gone West said: We stay in the nice bit True, except for everything. You not got a MacSalvors near you, though you are not too far from a Jim's Tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 6 hours ago, SteamyTea said: You not got a MacSalvors near you, though you are not too far from a Jim's Tackle. Not sure if that's good or bad as I've never heard of either of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 14 hours ago, Charlie Barns said: Thanks everyone. It's just outside of Truro so fairly central. Where about in North Cornwall are you? Any particular posts or topics you would recommend I read first. I'm more concerned we haven't made all the key decisions for the builder. I’m just North of Bude close to border with Devon (and joe90 and GoneWest) We haven’t got planning permission yet so can’t help with the key decisions for the builders. I live in a converted barn that was converted by the previous owner an architect who got most things right but could have done some things better. We have a light switch behind a door and another you have to reach round for and when you switch all the lights off in the evening you can’t switch them off as you walk in one direction you have to put one on then walk back and switch another off. I would do plenty of walk throughs to make sure sockets, switches and appliances are in the right place. Somethings can be changed later but can effect finishes eg plaster and decoration. Always ask questions on here, the forum members can answer most questions and we all learn by reading each other’s questions and answers. Most of all enjoy the conversion/build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 Welcome. I'm longing for a Patsy from Cornwall to join the forum. Wonder what her username could be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted October 13, 2022 Share Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Onoff said: Welcome. I'm longing for a Patsy from Cornwall to join the forum. Wonder what her username could be... Demelza St. Wenn Or Pilchard If a bloke from here joined, he may be called Richard. Edited October 13, 2022 by SteamyTea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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