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Despite their humble roots, barns around the world have been transformed into high-end homes with modern amenities.
While some homeowners and developers prefer not to stray too far from the layout of the original barn, others have completely transformed these rustic structures into luxurious retreats for the ultra-wealthy.
Take a look inside these barns that were converted into stunning homes.
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A 17th-century barn in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, was transformed into a multi-million dollar home. Even the grain silo was converted to a luxury wing.
The exterior of 400 Walmere Way in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
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While you might not expect the words "luxurious" and "grand" to be in the same sentence as the word "barn," the property proves otherwise.
The exterior of the home at night.
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The owners kept the stone walls from the original barn.
The foyer includes stone walls from the original barn.
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One of the most interesting parts of the property is the converted silo.
The silo has been converted into a functional living space.
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The home sits on 5.89 acres of land and has a pond for fishing and canoeing.
The grounds include a pond and a pump house to operate the pond's fountain.
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This barn in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom is at least 100 years old.
The exterior of Barn Number Six.
Barn Number Six
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The barn has retained its character, including the preserved brick walls.
The home has exposed brick and elegant furnishings.
Barn Number Six
The home has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a water closet, a shaker-style kitchen, and a large open-plan living and dining space.
The bedroom features more exposed brick.
Barn Number Six
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It's hard to believe that this modern, stylish kitchen was designed from scratch.
The kitchen is modern yet cozy.
Barn Number Six
The home has cozy touches, like this wood burner fireplace.
The living room has a wood-burning fireplace.
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Set on 16 acres of land, this "barndominium" in Waco, Texas, was the star of one of the most popular episodes on HGTV's "Fixer Upper."
One of the most famous homes from "Fixer Upper" is the "barndominium."
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In keeping with the home's original use as a barn, they incorporated barn doors, shiplap, and modern farmhouse lighting.
The dining room of the barndominium.
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In addition to the spacious interior, the property also runs along a 20-acre spring-fed lake and has 1,000 square feet of outdoor living space.
The home has multiple living spaces.
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This quaint barn conversion in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, has a brick front and wooden door.
The front door of The Hive.
The Hive
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Exposed oak beams in the living room and kitchen let visitors know that the home was, in fact, once a barn.
The living room leads into the kitchen.
The Hive
The kitchen has a number of industrial accents, like the lighting and barstools.
The kitchen has wooden countertops.
The Hive
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The living room is light and airy.
Inside is a spacious living space.
The Hive
Outside, there is a cozy dining and entertaining space.
Outside is a spacious entertaining and dining space.
The Hive
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This converted barn in York, England, was once used by a local farm as cattle sheds and grain stores.
The outside of the converted barn in York, England.
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The barn was partially converted into a residence in the '90s.
Inside the converted barn are exposed beams and brick walls.
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The owner said she has always gravitated towards a "character property."
The bathroom features a copper tub.
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When finished, the property will potentially have four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
The dining room.
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The owners explained that while living in a barn conversion can be a dream, there are also some challenges.
The wood burner in the cozy living room.
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