Barn conversion · Old Mill Ranch · Started 2026
Converted by PeterAn old horse barn converted into Poleeko’s second guest unit, with the new shell, exterior, utilities, concrete and insulation complete.
See the project story ↓Redwood exterior after the old horse barn was enclosed.
Converted by Peter
Unit 2 began as an old horse barn beside the original Poleeko cabin. PB cleared the interior and retained the useful structure as the starting point for a new guest unit.
The project is a true conversion: roof, perimeter enclosure, slab, openings, utilities and insulation were rebuilt around the retained barn structure.
Project scope
The work is shown plainly, from the starting condition through the completed result.
Project record · 6 photographs
How the work came together
Shell + systems
PB repaired the roof, built new perimeter walls, prepared and placed the concrete, created new openings, and installed water, septic and electrical systems.
The completed exterior combines redwood siding with a Corten front.
Final phase
The shell, infrastructure and insulation are complete. Redwood and sheetrock are planned for the interior wall finish.
The second unit is targeted to open in spring 2027.
Reusing a rural structure works when the retained parts are sound and the new infrastructure is treated as a complete build.
Planning a rural build?
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