Conversion of a manure storage facility into a home: the Jarr family turns shit into gold

Conversion of a manure storage facility into a home: the Jarr family turns shit into gold

Kirsten Jarr and her husband Norbert from Brekendorf in Schleswig-Holstein have decided to convert a former manure storage facility into their own home. With 83 square meters of living space divided into a living area and a kitchen, they transform the unusual place into their new residence. Funded by the sale of two building plots, the Jarrs decided to invest the money in their farm rather than selling or renting out the former sewage pit.

Norbert originally had the idea of ​​converting the storage into a place to park boats, but this turned out to be too expensive. Finally, the pioneering decision was made to turn the building into a home. The building permit was granted quickly as only a conversion permit was required. Construction began in January 2023, with a planned two-year construction period and a planned move-in date shortly before Christmas 2024.

The renovation went smoothly and the house received a unique octagonal wooden dovetail roof made by a carpenter friend. In addition to the heat pump, the toilets and the wastewater lift, the only thing missing is the kitchen, which was supposed to be delivered on the day the article was published. With a total of 186 square meters of living space, the converted home offers enough space for Kirsten, Norbert and their children Florian and Timo.

The unconventional conversion of the manure storage facility will cost the couple more than 500,000 euros, but the Jarrs see their home as a dream come true. Friends have already expressed interest in hosting guests in their unusual guest room, which now smells of wood instead of feces. The Jarrs are looking forward to the imminent completion of their unique home and the move to a much more spacious and individually designed living situation.