Barn Conversions, Listed Renovations & Extensions
Specialist Architectural Services in Stroud & the Surrounding Cotswolds
From the rural charm of the Cotswolds to Stroud’s rich architectural heritage, working with older or protected buildings requires both creative sensitivity and strategic expertise. At CROE Architects, we specialise in barn conversions, listed building renovations, and extensions—breathing new life into historic structures while preserving what makes them unique.
Whether you’re exploring a barn conversion in Stroud or renovating a listed property in the area, our team offers the insight and experience your project deserves.
Barn Conversions
Transforming Rural Structures into Exceptional Homes
Securing planning permission for new homes in the countryside can be complex. But converting an existing barn offers a sustainable and characterful alternative. As trusted barn conversion architects in the Stroud area, we know how to navigate planning frameworks to unlock each building’s full potential.
Our design process respects the barn’s original form—celebrating its agricultural features while introducing modern elements for contemporary living. Each scheme is thoughtfully tailored to its site, ensuring a seamless connection between home and landscape.
Listed Building Renovations
Respecting the Past, Enhancing the Present
Renovating a listed building in Stroud demands careful attention to heritage detail and compliance with modern standards. From Cotswold stone cottages to elegant period homes, we’ve delivered projects across Stroud that balance historical sensitivity with practical improvement.
As experienced conservation architects, we collaborate with conservation officers, heritage specialists, and skilled craftspeople to deliver sensitive, compliant results. Whether you’re planning structural updates, interior reconfigurations, or subtle restorations, we guide you through every stage with clarity and care.
Extensions to Historic and Character Properties
Expanding with Elegance
Adding space to a character home—especially within a conservation area—calls for architectural finesse. Our approach blends old and new, creating bold, modern spaces that complement and elevate traditional architecture.
We work closely with planners, engineers, and landscape designers to ensure each extension not only fits aesthetically but also improves your home’s long-term functionality and value. From light-filled kitchen extensions to ambitious multi-storey additions, we bring balance, beauty, and buildability to every design.
Strategy-Led Design
Where Planning Expertise Meets Architectural Vision
With over 600 completed projects across Stroud and the surrounding Cotswold region, we bring the local knowledge and technical depth required for even the most sensitive sites. Whether securing listed building consent, full planning approval, or working within permitted development rights, we tailor our strategy to your goals and the building’s unique context.
Full-Service Architectural Support
At CROE Architects, we don’t just design spaces—we help shape homes that honour their heritage while embracing the future.
Considering a barn conversion, listed renovation, or character home extension in Stroud?
Contact our team of conservation and barn conversion architects to start your journey.
