
Character Norfolk House Builder & Barn Restorer
North Norfolk barns, beautiful living spaces...
North Norfolk barns, converted by Michael McNamara, are a joy to live in. Whatever the size, they are spacious inside, the focus always being on retaining the integrity of the original building.
Blending old and new
The original layout of the barn is maintained as much as is possible, creating large open living spaces perfectly complimented by private bedrooms and bathrooms.
Michael often sells the barns untouched in their original condition, but including planning permission and a building contract which means the barn conversion you buy will have your own stamp on it, incorporating your own ideas and preferences (within planning considerations).
Norfolk barns
Barns are as familiar in our countryside as the fields which surround them. However, Norfolk barns built a century ago and earlier are rarely used now as agricultural stores due to the size of the machinery used in modern farming. Sometimes Norfolk barns are converted into homes, which needs considerable sensitivity as well as good craftsmanship and patience.
Michael McNamara Associates
Michael McNamara Associates have been established as a building company for over 35 years and is the major restorer of barns in north Norfolk. He and his team have renovated over 50 barns converting them into much sought after homes.
And it is not only barns which have been the focus of Michael’s work, but cart sheds, an early bakery, coach houses and stables. Whatever the size of the building from a small galleried single space barn to a six bedroom conversion, all attract the same meticulous attention to detail for which Michael is renowned.
High quality barn conversions from Michael McNamara
So what are you buying when you purchase a barn conversion from Michael McNamara?
- The barn conversion you want, with the flexibility to add your own particular style
- A barn converted by a builder with exceptional experience and professionalism
- A hassle free conversion - you agree the specification and he ensures it becomes reality
- A barn you can move into on the agreed completion date, with everything finished to your satisfaction
- No worries about planning permissions and building regulations. These are taken care of by Michael
- A barn conversion designed by an architect who specialises in Norfolk barns
- A barn which will be finished to an extremely high standard by a talented team who have been working together with Michael for a number of years
Michael McNamara
“I never impose a house in a barn. Barns themselves are wonderful practical structures built on simple virtually classical lines.
“When completed our barns look like barns but allow for the modern comforts which are essential to us living in the 21st century.”

