The ancient barn served as a storage facility for tractors and hay for a very long time before it was purchased by a man who intended to build a home there.
Even before it was purchased, the locals did not like the barn because they thought it was too unassuming.
But when a millionaire decided to live there, the quirky man was immediately made fun of.
For fifteen years, the owner of the barn engaged in chats behind his back before inviting his neighbors to come see him.
Englishman Alan Yeomans bought an old barn on the outskirts of Derbyshire and decided to make a house in it.
For his part, he had a plan. He wanted to preserve the historical appearance of the area, even though it was a barn.
So he insulated the outside of the barn a little, but used all the same materials that were used for the construction of agricultural buildings. For part of the facade, he used old stone, giving the building an even more neglected, according to the neighbors, look.
The front side was brighter, but the neighbors did not see it.
Alan dressed, despite his wealth, also in simple clothes, and people around were happy to discuss their eccentric neighbor.
This went on for 15 years, until the man invited people around to visit, deciding to make a barbecue.
It was here that Alan’s plan was revealed when he created his house. Behind the nondescript barn facade, the man created a spacious interior. There was not even a hint of the past of the building.
Original paintings on the walls, gold inlays, antique furniture and new appliances.
Part of the house was converted into a garage. Yeomans, as it turned out, was fond of collecting classic cars.
There was no trace of mockery on the same day. But the man did not communicate with his neighbors anymore.