Beauty & Function - The Art of Fire…

Following an exhaustive programme of research and development, Chesney’s is manufacturing a unique range of gas fires to suit its fireplaces.

Its new Alchemy range of gas fires successfully combine the latest technology, with a design aesthetic that places the product that surpasses the competition in terms of both beauty and functionality.

Following endless experiments, flame patterns that are both generous and realistic have been achieved.

With any gas appliance safety is of paramount importance so the Alchemy gas fire incorporates both a flame failure device and an oxygen depletion sensor.

The new Gas Log Rack, featured here with the Greenwich Heritage fire surround, is another beautiful piece from Chesney’s, which joins their Alchemy fire range.

• Each log is cast from an original piece of charred timber and individually hand painted.

• The Log Rack features exceptional detailing, to recreate a realistic roaring fire for the winter months and an attractive focal point for the room in the summer months.

• An Alchemy gas fire can be operated either manually or by hand held remote control. The remote control function is available either as original equipment, or as an upgrade to any Alchemy fire, post installation. Priced from £1,194 inc. VAT.

The Greenwich Heritage fire surround:

• Includes a wealth of architectural detail and features an inverted breakfront mantel-shelf and conforming frieze, above an attractive Gothic Arched opening.

• The Greenwich is shown in Bianco Avorio limestone. Priced from £1,380 inc. VAT.

For further information and to view the Chesney’s range of Alchemy fires, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 7627 1410

A burning fire is the very epitome of Christmas as it represents the heart of the home around which Christmas festivities unfold.

Chesney’s has launched a new collection of traditional and contemporary stoves available in up to ten finishes, including olive green and claret red: perfect for the festive season.

Providing warmth and light in an environmentally friendly way, a Chesney’s stove will be the focal point of the room and make for an unforgettably cosy Christmas.

Chesney’s Stove Collection is a great new way to introduce heat and a fireside experience into urban environments, as everyone, not just country dwellers, can now enjoy a wood-burning stove at Christmas:

• The clean-burn and air-wash technology, which Chesney’s stoves use, means that the polluting by-products emitted by the initial burning are re-ignited and burnt again in the stove.

• This double combustion substantially reduces emissions, contributes to a cleaner, healthier environment and can be used in smoke control areas throughout the UK.

Featured here is The Barrington 6KW.

• With its elegant refined appearance, The Barrington stove draws its inspiration from the delicate interiors and fine furniture of Barrington Court, a Tudor manor house owned by the National Trust.

• Available in black, ivory, sage green, Atlantic blue, terracotta and silver finish.

For over a quarter of a century, Chesney’s has become widely recognised as the country’s leading supplier of quality fireplaces. This reputation has been achieved by a rigorous and uncompromising commitment to the finest craftsmanship and integrity of design.

Working in association with the National Trust, Chesney’s has now applied the same values to the development of this unique range of wood burning stoves.

For further information about Chesney’s new stove collection, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 7627 1410

Haddonstone, the UK’s leading manufacturer of fine garden and landscape ornaments, has completed a full costing review of its current ornament prices, which has led to over 70 price reductions.
The company has also absorbed the recent VAT price increase for both garden ornaments and fireplaces.

As a consequence there is now an increased range of planters that cost less than £100 including, the Plaited Basket, Belton Box, Etruscan Vase, House of Dun Urn and the Vine Urn; and the Small Key Planter is now only £15!

Significant savings include the popular Bayeux Fountain, which has been reduced from £1200 to £995 – saving more than £200!

Pictured here is the Bayeux Fountain HC130: Inspired by Romanesque architecture; this robust self-circulating fountain features stylish leaf moulding around the fountain bowls; this design was created by Haddonstone to act as a focal point in a sheltered garden or conservatory.
Includes Pump.

Height: 1525mm./60”; Weight 222kg./ 489lb.
Diameter of main bowl: 950mm. / 37.38”.
Diameter of base: 572mm. / 22.1/2”.

Please note: The fountain will require mechanical lifting on site in all instances.

Other designs which have been reduced in price include, the Victorian Jardinière, Florentine Urn, Tudor Jardinière, Bust of Pan, statues of Andromeda and Venus, Large Dolphin Fountain, Seasons Plaques, Haddonstone Table Supports and the Elizabethan Smokers’ Stand.

Simon Scott, Haddonstone’s Marketing Director, comments: “We have undertaken a full review of our production costs and are delighted to be able to pass on savings, wherever we can, to our clients.
By also absorbing the recent VAT increase, we are pleased that customers can continue to buy quality products at reasonable prices.”

For more information visit the Haddonstone website.

Tel:   (01604) 770711 to request a copy of their inspirational 208 page catalogue.

Paul Chesney fireplace and wood burning stove expert and Managing Director of Chesney’s Fireplaces has provided a step by step account, of how to build a long lasting log or coal fire.

• Stage 1 – Place several fire-lighters on the base of the grate. An alternative to the traditional petroleum lighters and much more environmentally friendly, are natural firelighters made from compacted wood shavings dipped in untreated wax.

• Stage 2 – Twist and tie several separate sheets of newspaper and place these over the lighters.

• Step 3 – Arrange a layer of small pieces of dry kindling wood over the newspaper.

• Step 4 – Finish the fire with a layer of coal or several logs on top of the kindling.

• Step 5 – Light the paper and lighters around the outer edges of the base of the fire.

Depending on how strongly the chimney is drawing, the fire once established will have be stoked with further fuel to maintain a consistent heat.

A coal fire will generally need much less tending than a log fire as the fuel is consumed more slowly.

Don’t miss Chesney’s wonderful New Year sale until 30th January, with a wide selection of reduced fireplaces:

For example their striking Pacific fireplace 544, in our picture, which has over 65% off it’s original RRP! Was £1295.00 + VAT & Now is £450.00 + VAT

Made from Limestone.
Opening 38” (965mm) W x 38” (965mm) H.
Shelf 58 1/2” (1600mm) L x 7 3/8” (187mm) D.
Overall size 52 7/8” (1343mm) W x 45 1/4” (1148mm) H.
Depth of jamb 4 1/2” (114mm).

For further information visit the Chesney’s website.

Tel: (020) 7627 1410

Christmas at Home begins with the tree and the fireplace… so Chesney’s has decorated one of its gorgeous fireplaces for this happy season.

The feel-good factor of a real fire can’t be underestimated, particularly during the short days of winter, whether watching a movie or relaxing with friends.

The magnificent Limoges chimney-piece in our picture is part of Chesney’s En Trumeau Collection:

With an impressive over mantel, this stone fireplace is eminently majestic, yet retains an exquisite elegance thanks to its fine, hand-carved detail and its graceful central cavetto.

This style was widely used in both France and England during the 18th century and is the French equivalent of the English “continued” chimney-piece, where the decorative panel sits on top of the mantelpiece. Dimensions to order.

Priced at £6785 Inc VAT.

A beautiful fireplace really comes into its own as the focal point of a room at Christmas and throughout the year; like a tree, it welcomes decoration and adornment!

Here are Chesney’s top tips for decorating your mantle for Christmas:

• 1. The key to decorating your mantel is to complement the fireplace with your decorations rather than dominate it.

• 2. It is essential that the mirror above is in harmony with the fireplace, both in terms of size and style.

• 3. A French design, such as The Limoges, is best suited to bright colours and materials such as roses, silver baubles and crystal candle sticks, with arranged greenery positioned centrally on the mantel.

• 4. Surrounds in much darker material, such as Chesney’s Wessex Colection in St. Augustine marble, can carry far richer decorations; red and gold are the key colours, which can be translated via red roses and gold accessories.

• 5. Take into account the function and furnishings in the room, to ensure that its formality or otherwise is matched in the decorations.

Visit the Chesney’s website for more inspiration.
Tel: (020) 7627 1410

Haddonstone – A leading UK manufacturer of fine cast stone for interiors and exteriors – is offering an elegant new range of fireplace options for this year!

Most importantly, the company now offers Hearths for use with the customer’s own stoves.

Haddonstone’s range of fireplaces, mantels and chimney-piece surrounds, has been dramatically expanded to offer customers a choice of seventeen standard surrounds, from the simple and stylish to the ornate and elegant.

Pictured here is the Tall Manor Chimney Piece, plain HF411W with Hearth - An elegant, taller version of the popular Manor Chimney Piece design. Priced at £1510.    (Stove not available) .

Most existing and new designs are available with hearth blocks and slips to allow for an opening of 572 x 420-470mm (22½” x 16½” – 18½”).

Where options are available, these are shown under Associated Products.

To request a copy of Haddonstone’s inspirational 208 page catalogue visit:

Web: http://www.haddonstone.com

Tel: (01604) 770711.

A fireplace is the very epitome of Christmas, as it represents the heart of the home around which the Christmas festivities unfold.

Whether you dress your fireplace for maximum Christmas impact, to make a statement about your style and taste, or you use your fireplace as the focal point for family festivities, you can be sure that at Christmas time, more than any other time, your Chesney’s fireplace will be an eye-catching centre-piece of the room.

The Burlington fireplace in our picture, is a timeless design carved from Limestone.

With its simple geometric lines and classical proportions, it will give architectural interest and a sense of scale, to both modern and traditional interiors.

Shown with Modern steel slips, Universal fire basket, Spherical fire dogs and matching limestone hearth.
Price (excluding VAT): £1,395.00.

• Opening 36″ (915mm) W x 36″ (915mm)H.
  Shelf 60 1/8″ (1525mm) L x 8 7/8″ (224mm) D.
  Overall size 52″ (1321mm) W x 48 1/8″ (1220mm) H.
  Depth of jamb 5 1/2″ (140mm).
  Height of foot-block 5 1/8″ (130mm).
  Also available in optional sizes.

Web: http://www.chesneys.co.uk
Tel: 020 7627 1410

Haddonstone – the UK’s leading manufacturer of cast stone for interiors and exteriors, is offering 15% off the retail price of their fireplaces and garden ornaments until 31st October 2008.

Whilst we can still enjoy the last glimpses of summer sun, there is still time to enhance your garden with a Haddonstone ornament; and, as Christmas is fast approaching, a contemporary ornament or traditional statue, may be the ideal present for a garden enthusiast this year.

With the weather quickly cooling down, now is the time to be thinking of ways to warm your home and a Haddonstone fire surround, is the perfect way to enhance any interior:

From the modern Deco Chimney design to suit contemporary living, to the Adam Chimney piece for traditional setting, everyone can enjoy one of Haddonstone’s stylish fire surrounds.

The Haddonstone Collection features over 500 designs, from planters, statues and sundials, to fountains, bird-baths and fireplaces –so there is something for everyone.

For more information and full terms and conditions visit:

Web: http://www.haddonstone.com 

Tel: (01604) 770711

The magnificent Limoges chimneypiece is part of Chesney’s new En Trumeau Collection:

With an impressive overmantel, this stone fireplace is eminently majestic, yet retains an exquisite elegance thanks to its fine, hand-carved detail and its graceful central cavetto.

The French Cheminée en Trumeau could undoubtedly be the architectural centre-piece of any room and can be tailored to the necessary scale.

This style was widely used in both France and England during the 18th century and is the French equivalent of the English “continued” chimneypiece, where the decorative panel sits on top of the mantelpiece.

The Limoges, shown here in Bianco Avorio Limestone, is a beautiful example of an En Trumeau Chemińee from the reign of Louis XIII, incorporating a bolection moulding framing the fire chamber and an oval medallion flanked by ionic pilasters within the overmantel.
Dimensions to order. Priced from £5,800.

Web: http://www.chesneys.co.uk

Tel: 020 7627 1410

Haddonstone - a world-renowned manufacturer of cast stone garden ornaments and architectural features - can also provide spectacular cast stonework for use
inside almost any home.

The extensive range of architectural features, including half columns, balustrading and cladding can be used to enhance any design scheme, whether contemporary, classical or traditional:

As illustrated here, Haddonstone can provide the cast stonework for stunning orangeries.

A Haddonstone ornament, for example a planter or statue, can add the finishing touch to any room.

Cladding is ideal for a contemporary scheme.

A stone fireplace makes a perfect focal point.

Columns and entablature can create a dramatic interior effect.

For more inspirational ideas for your home interior, why not request a Haddonstone’s 200-page catalogue, on CD-ROM?

Web: http://www.haddonstone.co.uk

Tel: (01604) 770711