This creatively converted 17th-century barn balances sweeping volume with cosy, retreating spaces. The building's exquisite bones are punctuated by wonderful insertions of glazing that illuminate the space and cast light across its varied textures. The house has four bedrooms, an expansive open-plan living area and a detached garage. Almost half an acre of grounds surround the house, with the beautifully mature lawn overlooking the rolling North Downs landscape.