The award-winning York
Handmade Brick Company has played a significant role in a stunning Surrey
house.
The Easingwold-based
firm, one of the leading independent brick-makers in the country, has supplied
specially-manufactured bricks for a magnificent home in Esher.
The
house has already been featured on the front cover of the June edition of Build
It magazine, one of the prime publications for the self-build housing sector.
Owner Richard Deacon explained: “Our
house in Esher is in a semi suburban location
where attractive brickwork fits in perfectly with the local street scene. It was very important to choose the right bricks, and
having been disappointed with numerous bricks from other suppliers, we visited the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in
Swindon and saw York Handmade’s splendid brick wall.”
“We were sold – at once. We chose York Handmade’s red
Old Clamp blend, one of the first brick combinations the company ever produced.
This heritage blend gives our house perfect period charm. We wanted heritage
bricks to complement our house’s oak frame, and the Old Clamp blend bricks were
absolutely ideal.”
“We ordered the bricks directly from York Handmade
and have been delighted by their swift, efficient and courteous service. With our wall lights on at night, the bricks look absolutely magnificent.
Already our house has attracted many complimentary comments from passers-by,
both pedestrian and vehicular.”
“From our perspective the
money spent on the house had to be controlled and spent on things that would be
there forever and make an impact. Therefore good bricks, roof tiles, oak frame
and windows are absolutely crucial. The use of quality bricks contributes
tremendously to the overall look and, as far as we are concerned, a really
worthwhile investment.”
David
Armitage, chairman of York Handmade Brick, commented: “It has
been a privilege to play a part in creating such an attractive house, which has
then been featured on the cover of a national magazine.”
“While we have recently
completed some stunning commissions for commercial developments in London and
other UK cities, it is vitally important that we continue to provide our bricks
to for self-builders across the country.”
“Our flourishing relationship
with residential developers and self-builders in the south of England is very
important to us. It is tremendously gratifying to see our bricks being used and
appreciated by self-builders more than 250 miles away from where we make them.”
For further information, please contact Robert
Beaumont of Robert Beaumont Associates on 01423 323139 or 07710 127713 or
robert@minskiplodge.co.uk