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Granite Cobblestones for Kings School Driveway

Posted on January 13, 2018April 17, 2025 by sareenstonestg

Sareen Stone’s Charcoal Grey Granite cobblestones were selected by the Sydney Brick Paving Company to pave the driveway to The King’s School in Sydney’s northwest.

Charcoal Grey Granite Cobblestones are Sareen Stone’s best-selling cobblestone. Available in a stunning flamed finish, they can be supplied on mesh, for ease of handling during installation. Alternatively, loose cobblestones are available on special order, which a minimum of 8 weeks lead time is required.

Sydney Brick Paving Company has specialised in brick paving for civil construction projects for over 20 years. They offer services such as commercial hardstands, sub-divisional streetscapes, granite cobble paving, consultancy & advisory.

The Kings School is extensive and set on 300 acres in Sydney’s northwest, now the demographic centre of Sydney. A private school, Kings has been educating boys since 1831. Australia’s oldest independent school, ‘King’s’ was established as a boys’ school that would provide Australia with its next generation of leaders.

Sareen Stone’s granite cobblestones are easy to lay, perfect for driveways, outdoor alfresco, and pathways. They are very low maintenance and incredibly durable for high traffic areas. Charcoal Grey Granite Cobblestones are a stunning feature to any home or commercial landscape. Fanned cobblestones are available as a custom order in Charcoal Grey Granite. Note: Fanned cobblestones are available on special order only. Please allow a minimum 8 weeks’ lead time.

Realised Vision at Sangoma Retreat

Posted on June 12, 2017May 20, 2025 by sareenstonestg

Spicers Sangoma Retreat has had a makeover courtesy of the Retreat’s original architect, Barbara Tarnawski of BT Architects in collaboration with the Spicer’s design team.

For Barbara, ecologically sustainable design underpins her work ensuring clients receive long term comfort combined with financial benefits. At Sangoma Retreat it was very important to maintain the low impact, eco-certification of this intimate and romantic escape.

The layout is simple and flexible, providing a selection of indoor and outdoor spaces that easily combine in response to the seasons and their use. The retreat has been designed with environmentally sustainable design principles that utilise solar power, hydronic floor heating, recyclable materials and a passive solar design.

The outdoors also saw a revamp orchestrated by Angela Maroney, Landscape Architect and Managing Director of Urban and Rural Design by designing a Masterplan for the whole site. The retreat is surrounded by nature and offers a natural serenity. Starting at the front entry with unique sandstone artwork and encompassing the existing and new suites, the natural bushland setting was brought to life throughout the site.

Angela worked her magic bringing out the very best of the natural bushland setting which also encompasses a flowing creek bed and native palm garden as the showpieces to the entry reception area. She incorporated a rock garden, upgraded the pool area and surrounds and built brand new vegetable beds for use by the chefs. All outdoor spaces have been designed to respect and reflect the native setting which is the essence of Sangoma.

Angela chose Sareen Stone’s Charcoal Grey Granite flamed pavers which complement the beautiful alfresco and pool area and the stunning views across the valley.

For the entrance way to the Reception area, Sareen Stone’s Porphyry 2 Colour Mix Light and Dark Grey Cobblestones were selected. Their durability, modern colouring and non-slip properties ensured they offered the top solution for this high traffic area. These cobblestones come on a mesh for easy installation and are available in a rectangular format in a flamed finish.

Sangoma is an African Zulu word that means ‘healing’. The new look retreat with its stunning landscape and eco-friendly and intimate appeal will no doubt achieve this for its many guests, in spades.

Cobblestone Charm at Hillside Harvest

Posted on April 12, 2017April 22, 2025 by sareenstonestg

Hillside Harvest at Borenore just 15km from the regional food capital of Orange, has just launched its Farm Store showcasing its own fresh produce as well as products from the region of the Central West of New South Wales. The Farm Store also shows off Sareen Stone’s Charcoal Grey cobblestones setting the tone for some serious rustic charm.

Hillside Harvest’s new Farm Store began life as a packing shed and then was a ‘fruit & veg’ shop. Today it has been completely refurbished. Now it oozes chic country style with its large timber crates, open shelving, corrugated iron cladding and dozens of cartons of fresh eggs stacked precariously high.

Visitors to the farm will receive a true country welcome and are encouraged to stroll through the rows of cherry, peach, apple or fig trees to pick their own produce depending what’s in season. If time is short, you’ve worn heels or traipsing down through the orchard is simply not your style, you can pay a visit to the Store or grab a sumptuous treat from the new Cafe. You’re sure to find that little something that will take your fancy and will be guaranteed to be fresh and flavoursome.

Open 7 days means constant foot traffic throughout the Farm Store. Being a working farm it also means there can be a little dirt and mud from time to time!

For the owners of Hillside, the Jones Family, choosing a flooring that could take the rough and tumble of farm life; sustain a busy store and popular cafe; be easily maintained and yet still offer a beautiful aesthetic with rustic country charm for their customers, was paramount. Sareen Stone’s Charcoal Grey Granite cobblestones ticked all the boxes.

You can follow the seasonal happenings at Hillside Harvest on Facebook (@hillsideharvestorange) and Instagram (hillsideharvest) or visit their website for open times and upcoming events www.hillsideharvest.com.au F.O.O.D Week Festival 2017 in Orange is on from March 31 through to April 7.

DOM Design Apartment Wins MBA Award

Posted on December 12, 2016April 17, 2025 by sareenstonestg

Sareen Stone would like to congratulate DOM Design on the success of one of their recently completed projects at the Master Builders Association (MBA) NSW, Excellence in Housing Awards 2016 where the apartment refurbishment was judged the Winner in the Housing Category for Home Unit Renovation 300k to $1million.

DOM Design’s Damian O’Mahony designed and detailed the complete refurbishment of the apartment along Rozelle Bay in Sydney’s inner city suburb of Glebe. The renovation involved the entire apartment being gutted and then rebuilt by Bacuss Constructions Pty Limited.

DOM Design decided on Sareen Stone’s Travertine French Patterned Tumbled paver for the alfresco area. The neutral tones of the travertine complement the beautiful classic styling of the interiors.

In the bathroom porcelain timber lookalike tiles were used to great effect. DOM Design selected Sareen Stone’s Etic Rovere Grigio Rough Porcelain Lookalike Timber tile for the flooring in the main bathroom and the lighter coloured Etic Rover Rough Porcelain Lookalike Timber tile for the ensuite flooring.

The judging panel, for the MBA NSW Excellence in Housing Awards, agreed that the apartment was “…One of the most well-finished apartments the judges had seen for years.” They were also impressed by the “stepped ceilings” and agreed that the “Bathrooms, kitchen and general area were perfectly installed.”

A creative and adventurous spirit triumph for this Sydney home

Posted on February 8, 2016May 20, 2025 by sareenstonestg

A sunken entertaining area achieves increased privacy and a retreat like feeling. Cleverly, the pool and spa, positioned along the back boundary, were raised to the level of the house. This not only adds further interest but allows for a visual connection between each distinctive space from the house.

Destination Noosa

Posted on May 12, 2015January 15, 2026 by sareenstonestg

Meet Miss Moneypenny

Miss Moneypenny’s is an oasis of sophistication, offering guests fabulous food and an impressive list of cocktails, wine and boutique beers while embracing the romance and design of a traditional Queenslander.

The mood of the venue is very much relaxed as the space is designed to allow you to walk straight off the beach mid-afternoon and stay on for dinner, well after sunset.

Miss Moneypenny’s is at one with its iconic location.

The brief was to create a high-end, yet unassuming, relaxed and comfortable environment. Organic materials with a warm classic coastal vibe allow the dining and bar areas to flow seamlessly. The finishes palette reflects its beachside location, a base of warm white offset by natural and dark chocolate timbers.

The project design team, authority consultation, procurement and execution were headed up by OPES Projects, under Project Director & Managing Director Roberto Giammaria.

The overall design of the space is reminiscent of a beautiful Queenslander; cool internals for the summer months, shielded from the sun by the surrounding verandah.

Inside, the venue showcases the use of natural stone which it has been combined with the warmth of the timber, dazzling lighting and gorgeous furnishings to create distinctive zones for dining, drinking and lounging.

Behind the bar, you’ll find a stunning feature wall constructed of beautifully textured cream limestone known as Nimbus Split Face Cream.

For the floor a dark porcelain tile, Night Basalt Matt was chosen to create a seamless and sophisticated look. White gloss cushion edge ceramic tiles were used as shelving behind the bar. These tiles are all available directly from Sareen Stone.

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