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The Bolection bath stone fireplace is another Queen Anne design with luxuriant curves
£2,995 + VAT
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The Compton fireplace is a contemporary surround carved in warm, honey coloured Bath Stone
£2,095 + VAT
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The Kirkby fireplace is an elegant and grand surround carved in warm, honey coloured Bath Stone
£2,575 + VAT
Sandstone and Bath Stone Fireplaces and Fire Surrounds
Sandstone was the earliest stone material used in the construction of fireplaces and surrounds. In Tudor times, masons simply utilised the same material they used to frame doors and windows – locally quarried sandstone. Sandstone fireplaces and fire surrounds became a regular sight in homes that could afford it.
This functional origin strongly influenced the design of the first sandstone fire surrounds – they were stone frames around the hearth. The designs were relatively simple continuations of the same themes that framed doors and windows.
Interestingly these traditional simple forms remain associated with fire surrounds made in sandstone. As a consequence, they tend to be found in older properties often located in rural rather than urban areas – ranging from baronial halls to former rectories to thatched cottages.
Given the history it would be easy to think that a sandstone fire surrounds lacks the sophistication of a contemporary limestone design or the splendour of marble period piece. However, a sandstone surround offers a sense of warmth, continuity and enduring dignity and for this reason is often chosen for imposing new homes – as well as renovations of older dwellings.
Bath Stone has a distinctive subtle, warm, honey colouring and has been a popular building material for thousands of years. Due to the perfect conditions which formed it (150 million years ago), Bath Stone has a uniformity which lends itself to grand architecture and it can be cut in any direction without compromising its strength.
However, its beauty in finer detail makes it a great material for relatively smaller works such as fire surrounds.
English Fireplaces has an expanding range of sandstone and Bath Stone fireplaces and fire surrounds with stone sourced from England and all over the world.
Please feel free to call us to discuss any of our sandstone or Bath Stone fireplaces.
Make sure you check out our extensive range of limestone fireplaces as well.
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What a thoroughly enjoyable process from start to finish. We found you on the internet and were thrilled you were local to us. The choice was excellent and when we described what we were looking for you were able to show us exactly what we had pictured. Very efficient communication and very quick delivery and professional installation by your recommended fitter. Thank you for everything
SC, Surrey - January 2024
Fantastic service from start to end. No complaints at all. Pleasure to work with.
CG, London – November 2023
Fantastic customer service, beautiful and exquisite fireplaces! It was a very pleasant experience working with the team, very knowledgeable and informative. The fireplace is in our formal living area and it makes the place very special.
SS, Kent – May 2022
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Site Survey
We offer a totally free, no obligation site survey for complete peace of mind. It’s an essential part of the process that is carried out by a qualified installer who is usually based in your locality. We operate in most areas of the UK.
Your survey will ensure everything fits, meets all regulations and you’ll have a firm price for the installation. You’ll also meet the fitter who would be carrying out the work.
Picture Your Fireplace
We know how hard it can be to imagine how your new fireplace will look – so we’ve created our Visualiser tool to help you see it.
Combine your ideal surround with any basket, fire or log burner. Or change the size of the surround to suit your room dimensions.
The options are almost limitless. It’s really simple and quick to use – let us know if you need any help.
