Balustrades For Period Style

But why is it called Hever balustrade if it’s Edwardian? Yes, Hever Castle is synonymous with Tudor Queen, Anne Bolyn, the second wife of Henry VIII, but that’s not where it’s history ends. Let’s go back to 1903. After inheriting a $100 million fortune, making him the richest man in America, William Waldorf Aster, bought Hever Castle. He commissioned the current landscaped gardens and lake, and the iconic Golden Staircase was created as a central feature. Fast forward to October 1987, when the UK was struck by a cyclone and this glorious garden staircase was badly damaged by fallen trees. Chilstone was asked to restore it to its former glory. And our seamless handiwork still stands at Hever Castle today.

This sophisticated balustrading combines grace and grandeur. It is so versatile it blends with most heritage landscape designs, creating an eye-catching space, you’ll love for years to come. It may have originated from a historical palace, but it can be styled your way to make it a key focal point in your garden.

Waterloo Regency

This balustrade is a classic. With traditional, curvaceous balusters, it adds eminence and polish to steps, patios and walkways.

Ourbalustrade seems so recognisable and that’s with good reason. If you have been to London, you will have seen its sister design along the Embankment which is no coincidence.

The current Waterloo bridge that spans the Thames in London today, was finished in 1945, made from reinforced concrete with a Portland stone finish. But its predecessor was created in 1811 and opened in 1817 on the anniversary of the battle of Waterloo. This was just as George III was deemed unable to rule and his son, who later became George IV, was installed at his regent, creating a new Regency era. This bridge was a magnificent design, with grand doric columns and lined with balustrading, matching much of the existing balustrade that runs along the Embankment today.

When this bridge was decommissioned, the main components were kept and stored until after the Second World War. Then the balusters along with the fine doric columns and other components were auctioned. One such baluster was picked up by Chilstone and it’s been a significant element of our range ever since

So, when you choose our balustrade for your garden you are recreating a little piece of Regency history. Because our fine cast stone is created by hand, our team know how to configure the components to their best use to be cost effective. This allows us the flexibility to create a wide range of options, including curved balustrade.

Style Balustrading Your Way

Some of our stoneworkhas a long heritage, but that shouldn’t limit your imagination. Create balustrading to surround your swimming pools for a stylish finish. Easy to keep clean and fresh with a nod to both British traditions and the feel of hot summers in the Mediterranean.

Or go full English country garden with pretty planting and classical balustradeedging for an idyllic feel all year round. Let your inner romantic out with a garden you’ll adore forever!

Practical and Pretty

Whatever style you opt for, our stonework is available in a range of colours to match your existing patio or property stonework. We can restore damaged stonework and create bespoke balustrade on request. Pop in to see our gardens for inspiration or talk to our friendly team to bring your plans to life.