Residential Building Project
Pole Barn House with Silo | Where Modern Construction & Timeless Style Meet
Crestwood, Kentucky
Project Overview:
Set in the heart of Kentucky’s rolling farmland, this small house with a silo blends rustic heritage with refined craftsmanship. Designed for Taylor Cattle Farm, the structure complements the property’s working Angus operation and neighboring wedding venue, creating a cohesive, picturesque estate that balances functionality, charm, and timeless rural style.
Though compact in size, the building delivers a powerful sense of place. From the masonry chimney and custom cupola to the attached silo, every element contributes to its character, a welcoming retreat that feels at once modern and deeply rooted in tradition.
The Building:
Built in 2016, this post-frame home pairs modern engineering with handcrafted details that evoke the best of rural architecture. The porch and matching stonework connect the home to its surroundings, while the silo adds a striking vertical accent that ties it back to the farm’s history.
The Interior:
Inside, warm wood tones, exposed beams, and a brick fireplace create an inviting space perfect for family gatherings or quiet evenings by the fire. The open floor plan flows into a kitchenette, with tall windows framing views of the surrounding fields. While compact, the space is designed to feel generous and full of light, proof that thoughtful design can make even modest footprints feel expansive.
Custom Features:
- Compact, Efficient Layout: A small-footprint design that maximizes every square foot for comfort and functionality.
- Masonry Fireplace & Chimney: Hand-laid stonework creates a warm centerpiece for the home’s interior and exterior.
- Seamless Integration: Designed to match the existing wedding hall and farm structures for a cohesive estate look.
- Architectural Accents: A custom cupola, standing-seam metal roof, and wood porch posts bring timeless craftsmanship to life.
- Durable, Low-Maintenance Exterior: Steel siding ensures longevity with minimal upkeep, ideal for a busy farm lifestyle.
Make it Your Own
This small house proves that great design doesn’t depend on scale, it depends on purpose. Whether you’re envisioning a guest cottage, farm retreat, or downsized home with high design impact, this layout demonstrates how post-frame construction can bring character, comfort, and efficiency together under one roof.
Ideal Applications:
- Guest cottages or secondary residences
- Farm or ranch owner housing
- Wedding or event property guest suites
- Short-term rental or countryside retreat
- Downsized or retirement barndominiums
Why Walters Buildings:
- Trusted Craftsmanship: Over 65 years of experience building custom post-frame homes and lifestyle spaces across the Midwest and beyond.
- Engineered Precision: Each structure is designed for long-term strength, energy efficiency, and structural integrity.
- Personalized Design: Tailored layouts, finishes, and exterior styles to align with your property and vision.
- Built for Lifestyle: From practical barns to elegant retreats, every project is designed around how you live and work.
- American-Made Quality: Built with American-made materials and craftsmanship you can trust for generations.
From rustic farmhouses to refined barndominiums,
Walters Buildings delivers structures that feel like home, built to endure, and designed to inspire.
