Benson Barn

This frame, originally built in the 1880s stands a majestic 34 feet wide and 48 feet long. It has a steeply pitched roof, which allows for a tall ceiling upstairs and the potential for a loft spanning two bays. Both the roof boards and wall boards are in excellent condition and the frame features long timbers that are hand hewn. The posts themselves are sawn. The well preserved vertical wall boards are a beautiful honey color. As we removed the wide hemlock wall boards, we labeled each one so they can be installed back in the same location. Many of the timber boards are over 15 inches wide, and the patina on them is spectacular.

 

Details: 

• 1500+ square feet (with additional 750 potential for loft)​

• Roof and wall boards in good condition

• Potential for loft

• Long timbers are hand hewn, sawn posts and rafters

• Restored frame, erected on your foundation with roof boards applied and wall boards provided

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Possibilities:

This frame would make a beautiful barn home, or restored barn and could also be used as a wonderful gallery or studio.

 

Read more about this frame on our blog:

• The Saving of a Giant: The Benson Barn Frame

• Time-Lapse Videos: Dismantling the Benson Barn Frame

• Possible – Beautiful Barn Home from Benson, VT