Product used: Shearstone Walling Stone - Cotswold Village Cottage
Project name: Stoke Meadow development
Project type: Residential
Location: Calne, Wiltshire
Client: CG Fry & Son
Project description
The ethos of independent South West-based building developer, CG Fry & Son, is founded upon a longstanding commitment to combine traditional craftmanship and harmonious design with the best of contemporary building techniques.
This dedication to construction excellence is reflected throughout its latest development in Calne, Wiltshire, which is situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs and combines the very best of contemporary living with rolling views of the open countryside.
As part of the construction of its Stoke Meadow development, which offers a selection of two to four bedroom homes, over 4,300 m2 of our Shearstone Walling Stone has been specified to meet local planning requirements, whilst delivering ultimate kerb appeal.
Supplied in a Cotswold Village Cottage finish by our long-term distributor for the region, South West Brick and Stone, the through-coloured reconstituted walling stone has been used throughout the entire development, including the construction of garages and garden walls.
Andrew Smith, Senior Buyer at CG Fry & Son, said: “When we initially designed this development, it was crucial we utilised building materials that were not only structurally resilient, but aesthetically sympathetic to the local vernacular.
“Having specified Ibstock's Walling Stone on previous developments, we knew the Shearstone Cotswold Village Cottage finish combines traditional visual appeal with modern manufacturing to successfully replicate the appearance of the region’s natural stone, whilst delivering additional cost and performance benefits.”
Constructed of carefully selected blends of locally sourced natural aggregates and pigments, which are expertly combined with sand, cement and stones, Ibstock's reconstituted walling stone authentically reflects the texture and visual appearance of natural stone, whilst providing future homeowners with a robust and durable exterior that requires minimal ongoing maintenance.
As one of the region’s largest independent suppliers of facing brick and stone, South West Brick and Stone has partnered with Ibstock for over a decade. Speaking of the relationship, Managing Director, Gary Norton, said: “We understand we are only as good as our supply chain, which is why we only distribute certified products, such as the Shearstone range, which we know will always perform.
“Through our strong working relationship with Ibstock, we have been able to support CG Fry & Sons in replicating the rustic appearance of Wiltshire’s most recognisable natural stone to not only meet planning requirements, but set the standard for performance and efficiency.”