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Bramble Barn

jenny & rob

Is this going to be our year?

Welcome to our self build blog written by myself, Jenny.

My whole family relocated to Devon in August 2022. Rob proposed on the farm to me 2 days later. We got married in the barn where will hope to live August 2023 and got full planning permission to build 2 new houses and a car workshop in February 2024. We are hoping 2025 is the year we start to build our dream home – Bramble Barn.

We have our plans, elevations etc we will be sharing with you and are now getting our specifications together to send to contractors.

We will keep you updated…

This is the location for our new home. The barn will be knocked down and rebuilt.
@ourbramblebarn
Bramble Barn

@ourbramblebarn

Follow our journey building our dream home in Devon Relocation from Essex to Devon 2022 Married in our barn 2023 Full planning 2024 @ourdevonfarm
  • πŸ’«Make new connections πŸ’« 

⚠️Must f0ll0w ALL h0sts before c0mmenting ⚠️ 

@ourbramblebarn
@cozylivingandhygge 
@renovation_stepneyhomex 
@themorrisonshome 
@ournine74home 
@ourdevonfarm
  • This still takes our breath away knowing we will be living with these views. It gives another great perspective of where our barn will be situated (on the left of the pic). Lots of work going on behind the scenes at the moment which is why we are quiet πŸ₯°πŸ‘
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#newbuild #scenery #viewforview #viewsforday #farmbuildings #farm #barn #homeaccount #home #renovation #renno #livinginthecountry
  • Happy New Year from us both πŸ₯‚ - 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ we are ready for you! 

Thank you for following our journey so far and we can wait to share more with you in the new year! We are hoping to start building our dream home on our gorgeous farm @ourdevonfarm πŸ₯°πŸ‘
.
#happynewyear #hny #newyearseve #ourbramblebarn #selfbuild #homerennovation #farmselfbuild #farm #barnnewbuild #barnrenovation #home #homeaccount
  • Wow!! What a Christmas present this is for @ourbramblebarn ! 
We are so grateful to have 2.5k of you following our self build journey. Thank you for all the support you've shown. 2025 is going to be our year and we can't wait to take you along with us! Enjoy the festive season and thank you to you all again! πŸŽ„πŸ₯°
.
#2500 #2.5k #followers #newbuild #selfbuild #homeaccount #renovation #home #f4f #like4like #christmas2024 #support #followforfollowback #follow #christmaseve
  • We have been busy with getting lots lined up for the build but this deserves a place on the grid. Storm Darragh arrived on the farm and started the demolition of the existing barns earlier than predicted πŸ€£πŸ™ˆ This is the overhang for the barn opposite where @ourbramblebarn will be so we feel we got off lightly considering wind speeds of 65mph! @ourdevonfarm is made of stronger stuff! Did you suffer any damage? 
.
#storm #stormdamage #stormdarragh #farmbuildings #farmlife #newbuild
  • Another beautiful picture from last week. It just had to have a place on the grid. This is where our garden will be and it's just the most perfect spot ❄️
.
#bramblebarn #snowyday #snowpics #snowypics #snowfall #barn #barnnewbuild #newbuild #homeaccount #pretty #nature #scenery #snowscene  #landscape #lanscapephotography
  • It's finally arrived in Devon and look how pretty the barn is looking in it's snow blanket. Although it's just the start, I wonder how thick it will get here. Have you got snow? β˜ƒοΈβ„οΈ
.
#snowday #snow #snowfall #newbuild #barnnewbuild #selfbuild #snowy #homeaccount #home
  • *Another Timber Frame company visit - Sound On πŸ”‰*

Rob and I took a trip to Cornwall last weekend to visit Frame UK. 
It was so interesting seeing the process and all that is involved in making the timber frame. 

Hope you enjoy our version of 'inside the factory' at Frame UK!
.
#Framehomes #frameuk #timberframe #timberframehouse #newbuild #selfbuild #devon #cornwall #tendering #exploringoptions #newreel #likeforlike #followforfollowback #devonnewbuild #uniquedesign #uniquehomes #newhome
  • Living on a farm means there's always something to do. It also means grabbing the few days this time of the year when it's dry (sunshine is always a bonus!) That's just what we did. This job was bringing the overgrown hedges/trees down behind the main farmhouse which we are all living in while we build the barn. Are you impressed with the neat bundles? All was going well until we had to abort due to finding a baby pigeon in a nest. A rather well fed late bloomer 🀣 Always expect the unexpected on the farm 🚜 Are you making the most of the sunny autumn days? 
.
#newbuild #selfbuild #devon #bramblebarn #home #homeaccount #f4f #like4like #gardening #farm #farmlife #onthefarm #countryliving
  • *Timber Company Visit* πŸ”‰sound on πŸ”‰
This week we went to see Allwoood Timber Construction which is local to us here in Devon.
We have a unique build in the fact that our ground floor is a traditional masonry build and our first floor is a timber frame. This is due to us requesting a block and beam first floor (will explain more on that soon). 
At Allwoood we got shown around the site and saw where our timber frame would be made and put together. We are hoping to use a local company and are currently seeking quotes. As you can imagine, we are learning so much each day and of course haven't made things easy with our mixed build but it's so exciting to start exploring how our house will be made!

Let us know in the comments if your house is a traditional build or timber frame ⬇️
.
#timberframe #timberframehouse #timberconstruction #selfbuild #traditionalbuild #masonry #brickbuild #construction #newhouse #newbuild #home #homeaccount
  • Hope you've all had a great weekend. So the final angle to show you is the South Elevation. Our finished barn is going to be a similar shape but it will also have the garage added on this side too.
We are currently getting all our specs together ready to go to tender. Such exciting times ahead. We will also be submitting to planning the conditions they require before we start so it's all systems go.
Tell us in the comments what else you'd like to see ⬇️
.
#bramblebarn #barn #newbuild #property #elevations #selfbuild #selfbuildlife #barnlife #barnbuild #builder #selfbuilder #farmbarn #outbuilding #homeaccount #home #renovation #newproperty #devon #devonfarm #devonselfbuild
  • Here are the plans for the South and East Elevations. Our favourite part of the house where we were allowed to get creative. 
We wanted to let as much light in on the east side and sliding doors and full length fitted panes will allow this! The sliding doors will be on the bridge  which is how we will access the garden. These elevations show the 'cut in' element of the barn. Did you notice the array of solar panels on the roof. We hope for these to be in-roof and as invisible as possible. Do you have solar? 
.
#selfbuild #architect #architectdrawings #drawings #selfbuildaccount #newbuild #couplesproject #couplesbuild #solar #solarpanels #inroof #inroofsolar #bridge #slidingdoors #barn #newbuildbarn #beautifulbarn #countryside #countrylife
πŸ’«Make new connections πŸ’« 

⚠️Must f0ll0w ALL h0sts before c0mmenting ⚠️ 

@ourbramblebarn
@cozylivingandhygge 
@renovation_stepneyhomex 
@themorrisonshome 
@ournine74home 
@ourdevonfarm
πŸ’«Make new connections πŸ’« ⚠️Must f0ll0w ALL h0sts before c0mmenting ⚠️ @ourbramblebarn @cozylivingandhygge @renovation_stepneyhomex @themorrisonshome @ournine74home @ourdevonfarm
1 day ago
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1/12
This still takes our breath away knowing we will be living with these views. It gives another great perspective of where our barn will be situated (on the left of the pic). Lots of work going on behind the scenes at the moment which is why we are quiet πŸ₯°πŸ‘
.
#newbuild #scenery #viewforview #viewsforday #farmbuildings #farm #barn #homeaccount #home #renovation #renno #livinginthecountry
This still takes our breath away knowing we will be living with these views. It gives another great perspective of where our barn will be situated (on the left of the pic). Lots of work going on behind the scenes at the moment which is why we are quiet πŸ₯°πŸ‘ . #newbuild #scenery #viewforview #viewsforday #farmbuildings #farm #barn #homeaccount #home #renovation #renno #livinginthecountry
7 days ago
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2/12
Happy New Year from us both πŸ₯‚ - 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ we are ready for you! 

Thank you for following our journey so far and we can wait to share more with you in the new year! We are hoping to start building our dream home on our gorgeous farm @ourdevonfarm πŸ₯°πŸ‘
.
#happynewyear #hny #newyearseve #ourbramblebarn #selfbuild #homerennovation #farmselfbuild #farm #barnnewbuild #barnrenovation #home #homeaccount
Happy New Year from us both πŸ₯‚ – 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ we are ready for you! Thank you for following our journey so far and we can wait to share more with you in the new year! We are hoping to start building our dream home on our gorgeous farm @ourdevonfarm πŸ₯°πŸ‘ . #happynewyear #hny #newyearseve #ourbramblebarn #selfbuild #homerennovation #farmselfbuild #farm #barnnewbuild #barnrenovation #home #homeaccount
3 weeks ago
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3/12
Wow!! What a Christmas present this is for @ourbramblebarn ! 
We are so grateful to have 2.5k of you following our self build journey. Thank you for all the support you've shown. 2025 is going to be our year and we can't wait to take you along with us! Enjoy the festive season and thank you to you all again! πŸŽ„πŸ₯°
.
#2500 #2.5k #followers #newbuild #selfbuild #homeaccount #renovation #home #f4f #like4like #christmas2024 #support #followforfollowback #follow #christmaseve
Wow!! What a Christmas present this is for @ourbramblebarn ! We are so grateful to have 2.5k of you following our self build journey. Thank you for all the support you've shown. 2025 is going to be our year and we can't wait to take you along with us! Enjoy the festive season and thank you to you all again! πŸŽ„πŸ₯° . #2500 #2.5k #followers #newbuild #selfbuild #homeaccount #renovation #home #f4f #like4like #christmas2024 #support #followforfollowback #follow #christmaseve
4 weeks ago
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4/12
We have been busy with getting lots lined up for the build but this deserves a place on the grid. Storm Darragh arrived on the farm and started the demolition of the existing barns earlier than predicted πŸ€£πŸ™ˆ This is the overhang for the barn opposite where @ourbramblebarn will be so we feel we got off lightly considering wind speeds of 65mph! @ourdevonfarm is made of stronger stuff! Did you suffer any damage? 
.
#storm #stormdamage #stormdarragh #farmbuildings #farmlife #newbuild
We have been busy with getting lots lined up for the build but this deserves a place on the grid. Storm Darragh arrived on the farm and started the demolition of the existing barns earlier than predicted πŸ€£πŸ™ˆ This is the overhang for the barn opposite where @ourbramblebarn will be so we feel we got off lightly considering wind speeds of 65mph! @ourdevonfarm is made of stronger stuff! Did you suffer any damage? 
.
#storm #stormdamage #stormdarragh #farmbuildings #farmlife #newbuild
We have been busy with getting lots lined up for the build but this deserves a place on the grid. Storm Darragh arrived on the farm and started the demolition of the existing barns earlier than predicted πŸ€£πŸ™ˆ This is the overhang for the barn opposite where @ourbramblebarn will be so we feel we got off lightly considering wind speeds of 65mph! @ourdevonfarm is made of stronger stuff! Did you suffer any damage? 
.
#storm #stormdamage #stormdarragh #farmbuildings #farmlife #newbuild
We have been busy with getting lots lined up for the build but this deserves a place on the grid. Storm Darragh arrived on the farm and started the demolition of the existing barns earlier than predicted πŸ€£πŸ™ˆ This is the overhang for the barn opposite where @ourbramblebarn will be so we feel we got off lightly considering wind speeds of 65mph! @ourdevonfarm is made of stronger stuff! Did you suffer any damage? . #storm #stormdamage #stormdarragh #farmbuildings #farmlife #newbuild
1 month ago
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5/12
Another beautiful picture from last week. It just had to have a place on the grid. This is where our garden will be and it's just the most perfect spot ❄️
.
#bramblebarn #snowyday #snowpics #snowypics #snowfall #barn #barnnewbuild #newbuild #homeaccount #pretty #nature #scenery #snowscene  #landscape #lanscapephotography
Another beautiful picture from last week. It just had to have a place on the grid. This is where our garden will be and it's just the most perfect spot ❄️ . #bramblebarn #snowyday #snowpics #snowypics #snowfall #barn #barnnewbuild #newbuild #homeaccount #pretty #nature #scenery #snowscene #landscape #lanscapephotography
2 months ago
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6/12
It's finally arrived in Devon and look how pretty the barn is looking in it's snow blanket. Although it's just the start, I wonder how thick it will get here. Have you got snow? β˜ƒοΈβ„οΈ
.
#snowday #snow #snowfall #newbuild #barnnewbuild #selfbuild #snowy #homeaccount #home
It's finally arrived in Devon and look how pretty the barn is looking in it's snow blanket. Although it's just the start, I wonder how thick it will get here. Have you got snow? β˜ƒοΈβ„οΈ . #snowday #snow #snowfall #newbuild #barnnewbuild #selfbuild #snowy #homeaccount #home
2 months ago
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7/12
*Another Timber Frame company visit – Sound On πŸ”‰* Rob and I took a trip to Cornwall last weekend to visit Frame UK. It was so interesting seeing the process and all that is involved in making the timber frame. Hope you enjoy our version of 'inside the factory' at Frame UK! . #Framehomes #frameuk #timberframe #timberframehouse #newbuild #selfbuild #devon #cornwall #tendering #exploringoptions #newreel #likeforlike #followforfollowback #devonnewbuild #uniquedesign #uniquehomes #newhome
3 months ago
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8/12
Living on a farm means there's always something to do. It also means grabbing the few days this time of the year when it's dry (sunshine is always a bonus!) That's just what we did. This job was bringing the overgrown hedges/trees down behind the main farmhouse which we are all living in while we build the barn. Are you impressed with the neat bundles? All was going well until we had to abort due to finding a baby pigeon in a nest. A rather well fed late bloomer 🀣 Always expect the unexpected on the farm 🚜 Are you making the most of the sunny autumn days? . #newbuild #selfbuild #devon #bramblebarn #home #homeaccount #f4f #like4like #gardening #farm #farmlife #onthefarm #countryliving
3 months ago
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9/12
*Timber Company Visit* πŸ”‰sound on πŸ”‰ This week we went to see Allwoood Timber Construction which is local to us here in Devon. We have a unique build in the fact that our ground floor is a traditional masonry build and our first floor is a timber frame. This is due to us requesting a block and beam first floor (will explain more on that soon). At Allwoood we got shown around the site and saw where our timber frame would be made and put together. We are hoping to use a local company and are currently seeking quotes. As you can imagine, we are learning so much each day and of course haven't made things easy with our mixed build but it's so exciting to start exploring how our house will be made! Let us know in the comments if your house is a traditional build or timber frame ⬇️ . #timberframe #timberframehouse #timberconstruction #selfbuild #traditionalbuild #masonry #brickbuild #construction #newhouse #newbuild #home #homeaccount
3 months ago
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10/12
Hope you've all had a great weekend. So the final angle to show you is the South Elevation. Our finished barn is going to be a similar shape but it will also have the garage added on this side too.
We are currently getting all our specs together ready to go to tender. Such exciting times ahead. We will also be submitting to planning the conditions they require before we start so it's all systems go.
Tell us in the comments what else you'd like to see ⬇️
.
#bramblebarn #barn #newbuild #property #elevations #selfbuild #selfbuildlife #barnlife #barnbuild #builder #selfbuilder #farmbarn #outbuilding #homeaccount #home #renovation #newproperty #devon #devonfarm #devonselfbuild
Hope you've all had a great weekend. So the final angle to show you is the South Elevation. Our finished barn is going to be a similar shape but it will also have the garage added on this side too. We are currently getting all our specs together ready to go to tender. Such exciting times ahead. We will also be submitting to planning the conditions they require before we start so it's all systems go. Tell us in the comments what else you'd like to see ⬇️ . #bramblebarn #barn #newbuild #property #elevations #selfbuild #selfbuildlife #barnlife #barnbuild #builder #selfbuilder #farmbarn #outbuilding #homeaccount #home #renovation #newproperty #devon #devonfarm #devonselfbuild
4 months ago
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11/12
Here are the plans for the South and East Elevations. Our favourite part of the house where we were allowed to get creative. 
We wanted to let as much light in on the east side and sliding doors and full length fitted panes will allow this! The sliding doors will be on the bridge  which is how we will access the garden. These elevations show the 'cut in' element of the barn. Did you notice the array of solar panels on the roof. We hope for these to be in-roof and as invisible as possible. Do you have solar? 
.
#selfbuild #architect #architectdrawings #drawings #selfbuildaccount #newbuild #couplesproject #couplesbuild #solar #solarpanels #inroof #inroofsolar #bridge #slidingdoors #barn #newbuildbarn #beautifulbarn #countryside #countrylife
Here are the plans for the South and East Elevations. Our favourite part of the house where we were allowed to get creative. We wanted to let as much light in on the east side and sliding doors and full length fitted panes will allow this! The sliding doors will be on the bridge which is how we will access the garden. These elevations show the 'cut in' element of the barn. Did you notice the array of solar panels on the roof. We hope for these to be in-roof and as invisible as possible. Do you have solar? . #selfbuild #architect #architectdrawings #drawings #selfbuildaccount #newbuild #couplesproject #couplesbuild #solar #solarpanels #inroof #inroofsolar #bridge #slidingdoors #barn #newbuildbarn #beautifulbarn #countryside #countrylife
4 months ago
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12/12