Stone work
I’ve visited a stunning house in Leicestershire. It was an old hunting lodge that belonged to the Duke of Rutland. It retains much of its original detail, but several parts of it have been poorly ‘modernised’ over the years. We’re going to make a couple of stone fireplaces for two rooms where later inappropriate ones have been fitted, and there is talk of possibly installing a stone staircase, but it’s too early to decide that for sure. The house stands in a lovely location overlooking lakes and open fields. There are extensive plans for big-scale landscaping including extra woodland; more lakes; tree lined walks and perhaps a folly or two: It is an amazing project, and the owner has great foresight as to how it will look.
Back in the stone yard now though, and it’s cold and clear, and we’re all very busy.