A significant milestone in the conversion of four barns in Craven Arms, Shropshire was cause for celebration last week as the highest point in the project was reached. To mark the occasion, our construction team, client, and architect gathered to celebrate with breakfast pastries and refreshments at the Upper Norton Barns site.
We are transforming the barns into 15 high-quality holiday units for The Holiday Property Bond (HPB). The development is an addition to existing cottages and apartments on a neighbouring site, which originally opened in 2008. Designed as a “rural retreat” for walkers and nature lovers, Upper Norton Barns will offer scenic holiday accommodation in the Shropshire Hills, alongside a bespoke indoor pool and sauna/steam room.
Sustainability is a key focus of the conversion. Recycled stone from existing buildings is being used by the construction team alongside solar panels and a unique Biomass sewage system. HPB is undertaking a comprehensive landscaping scheme to ensure the development seamlessly complements its rural surroundings.
The traditional topping-out ceremony concluded with the symbolic signing of the staircase in the Dutch barn, which is being transformed into four of the 15 final holiday lets on site. Completion of the development is on schedule for early March 2025.
Paul Johnson, Contracts Manager at Morris Property, said: “It’s fantastic to see Upper Norton Barns taking shape. This project has been a unique challenge for our team, and it’s incredibly rewarding to witness all the pieces of the jigsaw coming together.”
Oliver Peacock, Development Manager at HPB said: “We’re delighted with the progress Morris Property has made on converting the barns at our Upper Norton site into additional holiday units. They’ve impressed us with their professionalism and attention to detail throughout the project. It’s been exciting to see the transformation taking place, and we can’t wait to welcome guests and share the beautiful setting with them.”
HPB offers a unique holiday product, allowing individuals to invest in holidays for life. Through their Holiday Points system, investors gain access to a portfolio of villas, cottages, and apartments across the UK and abroad, the Bond can be handed down through the generations.
For those interested in following the progress of this unique build, please visit the live project here.
