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The Manhattan will compliment any setting where the emphasis is on clean modern lines
£1,295 + VAT
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The impressive Oxford limestone fireplace
£1,595 + VAT
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The Regency Bullseye limestone fireplace is another timeless 19th century classic
£1,195 + VAT
Hand Carved Limestone Fireplaces and Fire Surrounds
Widely available throughout the world limestone is a sedimentary rock largely composed of grains. These grains are in fact the skeletal fragments of marine organisms that existed millions of years ago.
English Fireplaces favours Aegean limestone (sometimes called new cream or Anatolian limestone). This limestone, typically a uniform oatmeal in colour with small fossils to convey character has a strength and durability that facilitates the deliberate lines of contemporary fire surrounds. We also use the slightly softer rosal limestone from Portugal for some designs of fireplaces.
Although limestone has been one of the main materials from which fire surrounds are carved for centuries it is enjoying unparalleled prominence at the moment. Contemporary styles of fire surround with their emphasis on architectural forms rather than intricate carving favour a choice of limestone rather than marble or sandstone. So don’t miss out on our extensive range of limestone fireplaces and fire surrounds.
The combination of a modern or indeed a minimalist design and limestone to create a fire surround results in a wonderful fusion of form and material. Such a fire surround compliments a wide range of current room decors – a quiet understated voice emphasising harmony. You’re spoilt for choice with our extensive range of limestone fireplaces and fire surrounds.
In the past, fireplaces were intended to be an authoritative, perhaps masculine statement, dominating the room. This can still be the case today – but more often a limestone fire surround offers a quieter, more feminine choice.
And of course we are able to provide fire surrounds carved in the more traditional English and French limestones as bespoke items.
Feel completely free to enquire about having a fire surround made in any of the limestones – we’ll be delighted to help.
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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.