A traditional cobbled driveway or courtyard speaks volumes about a property. Extremely hardwearing and with a timeless appeal, they also add a certain charm to paths, borders and decorative detailing.
A traditional cobbled driveway or courtyard speaks volumes about a property. Extremely hardwearing and with a timeless appeal, they also add a certain charm to paths, borders and decorative detailing.
English sandstone pavers were used at this new build country house in Warwickshire to complement York paving and the red brick structure of the main and ancillary buildings. Bands of pavers around the back door and garage buildings prevented gravel ingress to other areas.
This residential new build in Surrey uses hardwearing sandstone throughout the pool area and wider landscaping for paving, steps, wall copings and cobbles.
This Grade II Listed stable block on a country estate in Oxfordshire was restored and refurbished to create a recreational space for family and guests. Minimalistic in its interior style, this project required flooring to be consistent with tight joints throughout the various spaces.
The owners of this Hampshire art gallery housed in an 18th-century rope merchant's home and workshop, sought to enhance the exterior space using a British natural material that added contrast to the charred-timber buildings. By using a mix of widths it enabled the formation of different layout patterns to designate spaces and incorporate drainage with tight slot drains to minimise visibility and in some areas an envelope design with gulley.
The compact courtyard of this Central London townhouse was completely redesigned to create a family friendly space with an overall air of simplicity. English Batts have been used throughout the space.
New build classical country house situated in Wiltshire. A complex of farm buildings and houses were demolished to make way for this substantial country house.
New build Arts & Crafts style music hall which is adjacent to the main house which is Listed. The cavernous interior required proportionately large flagstones. Outside, reclaimed flagstones and plum coloured cobbles complement the red brick structure.
The renovation of this Grade II Listed former rectory in Oxfordshire incorporated a large new build kitchen extension, outdoor pool, terracing and paving. The main consideration for the owners was the sympathetic transition between the flooring in the original part of the house to the new. Old Hornton Blue flagstones were cut down and relaid and a complementary but lighter stone selected for the new kitchen floor. Outside an English Limestone was used for steps, paving, terrace and cobbles.
Built in 1710 this Grade I Listed manor house was designed by Baroque architect Thomas Archer. Exterior works incorporated custom made paving, steps and copings around the Reflection Pool and outdoor swimming pool. Steps were designed specifically for each rise to accommodate full and half level changes within the landscape.
This new build family home is set into the cliff side overlooking Salcombe. The circular design of the building necessitated detailed and accurate layout drawings and each piece of stone cut to a specific size to preserve the coursing on the curves. The same material was used throughout the interior in a mix of finishes to suit each space. Outside sandstone paving and cobbles were best suited to withstanding the rigours of a coastal environment.
Grade II Listed farmhouse with adjacent 15th century barn of cultural significance. This project required a material that would complement the local stone but be more suitable and hardwearing. English limestone cobbles were appropriate for the age and style of the property.
This early 15th century Arts & Crafts hall house was remodelled in the 18th century and further extended and altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1912. An English limestone was selected for its durability and compatibility with existing stonework and used for paving, cobbles and steps. Bespoke stonework included plinths to match the profile of the original degraded column bases.
A coastal country house on the Isle of Wight. Reclaimed English Flagstones were used for paving, copings and even a dog shower. All cut and refinished specific to the project.
For this late 18th Century manor house we were commissioned to work on both the interior and landscape including the area around the outdoor swimming pool. Reclaimed English Flagstones were used for steps and paving to blend into the landscape. Around the pool, British limestone was used for paving, coping, outdoor shower and steps. Inside a clean, British limestone features in the kitchen, boot room and orangery.
For this Cotswolds estate an exceptionally durable and versatile British limestone was selected to match the local stone and used to create bespoke paving, steps and pitchers.