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Follow the story of this garden and driveway renovation that took place over a few years and used a combination of Egyptian limestone products that made our clients now proud of their outside space.
Just outside Ringwood, on the western edge of the New Forest, we check in on this garden and swimming pool renovation. Midway through the build phase we showcase what the landscapers and garden designers have in store for our Egyptian Limestone on this large family garden.
This wasn’t just a building site; it was the final act in realising a vision—a modern, coastal dream home where architecture and landscape perform a seamless, breathtaking duet. And at the heart of this performance was a familiar, sun-bleached character: our Egyptian-sourced Lymington Dune Limestone.
We journey to the source of our beautiful Egyptian limestone to discover more about how it’s made and to find out what other secrets the quarries and stone yards of Egypt contain. This article tells a story of how we further fell in love with the stone of Egypt.
Step inside the dramatic transformation of a 30-year-old Hampshire garden, where bespoke limestone walling and a covered outdoor lounge create the ultimate space for year-round living. Here at Forest Stone, we live for those projects where a bold vision meets exceptional craftsmanship. Our recent site visit to a sprawling family…
There’s a unique feeling that settles over you when you step into a historic building mid-restoration. It’s a sense of quiet anticipation, of being privy to a moment of transformation that will outlast everyone in the room. This was the palpable atmosphere inside St Matthew’s Church in Netley Marsh, where…
At Forest Stone, we recently had the pleasure of supplying materials for a stunning Mediterranean-style garden designed and built by the talented team at Smith and Gorman. Located in Southampton, this project is a masterclass in how to blend hard landscaping, natural stone, and drought-tolerant planting to create a space that feels like a holiday retreat.
Happy New Year from all of us at Forest Stone! We hope you had a wonderful break and are easing back into the swing of things this month. As we kick off 2025, we’re thrilled to share some exciting updates about the improvements we’ve made and what’s in store for the year ahead.
At Forest Stone, we are thrilled to introduce our latest natural stone wall cladding material, Lymington Coach House Cladding. This premium product brings together timeless charm and modern practicality, making it the perfect choice for projects seeking an upmarket appearance while embracing the beauty of traditional dry stone walling.