Fieldstone Recreational Barn
This Chester Springs property carried a rich historic legacy, designed by renowned architect Richardson Brognard Okie and once owned by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts. The current owner selected B&D Builders to breathe new life into the stone and timber bank barn while preserving its singular character.
The owner had a vision for the space and the timeline. He wanted to celebrate with his family in the barn on Christmas Day. The project began with a handshake in the driveway in July. It concluded late in the evening on Christmas Eve. The next day, the family gathered in the barn to enjoy the finished space and the holidays together.
We recognized the owner’s passion for incorporating authentic 19th century period details, which Period Architecture helped bring to life. Custom bar components and hand-forged iron were used throughout the property. Rough-hewn logs dating from the 1700s were saved, lain over stout chestnut beams as strong as the day they were felled.
The barn is built for comfort and camaraderie, with a snow melt system for the outdoor patio, heated floors, a full kitchen, multiple seating areas and fireplaces, and an overnight suite.
“This place is a testament to B&D’s skill, creativity, and willingness to roll with the punches. Even when the job was finished, if ever there was an issue, they would drop everything to come and help. I knew they were going to be good at the trade piece, because they’re hard workers and incredible carpenters, but they were even better at the service piece. They’re a very special organization.” – Erik Kolar, in an interview with Suburban Life magazine
