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Grand Designs’ Green Dragon Barn Listed for £1.5 Million

After 20 years of renovation the eco-designed home has attracted buyer interest through its fusion of traditional craftsmanship with sustainable systems.

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Overview

  • Sue Charman and Martin Whitlock acquired three dilapidated Devon barns in 2000 and spent 20 years converting them into a single eco-friendly home featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs.
  • The five-bedroom residence showcases a green oak frame, cob and stone walls, slate and thatch roofing, and a spacious 30-foot reception room opening onto landscaped gardens.
  • Eco-conscious installations include modern double glazing, a reed bed, a heat recovery system, a wood pellet boiler and rooftop solar panels.
  • Situated on approximately 1.3 acres, the estate comprises mature gardens, an orchard paddock, a double garage, a detached solar-equipped workshop and a private hot tub area.
  • After maintaining the property for 25 years, the owners have listed it with Stags agents at £1.5 million, attracting significant buyer interest in South Hams.