Tobermore Block Paved Driveway & Landscaping | Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Project: Tobermore Block Paved Driveway, Indian Sandstone & Landscaping
- Duration: 5 days
We recently completed this front garden and driveway transformation in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, combining a new Tobermore block paved driveway with extensive landscaping and restoration work.
The project included the installation of a Tobermore driveway in Bracken with a contrasting Jet Black border, new Rag Blend Indian sandstone paving and steps, hedge removal and remedial work to the existing limestone retaining walls.
The result is a much more attractive, accessible and practical entrance to the property while retaining the character of the original stonework.
Before
Before work started, the front garden consisted of older paving, concrete steps, overgrown hedging and weathered stone retaining walls. The driveway area was tired and uneven, while dense planting obscured much of the entrance and original stonework.
The different surfaces had also been installed at various times, leaving the frontage without a consistent overall finish.
After
The completed project has completely transformed the entrance to the property.
The new Bracken Tobermore driveway with Jet Black border provides a smart, durable parking area, while the Rag Blend Indian sandstone paving and steps create an attractive route from the pavement to the front door and around the side of the house.
Combined with hedge removal, power washing and remedial work to the existing limestone walls, the finished frontage looks cleaner, more spacious and far better suited to the character of the property.
New Tobermore Block Paved Driveway
The existing driveway area had become tired and uneven, with a mixture of old paving and landscaping restricting the usable space.
We removed the existing surface and prepared the area for the new block paving. The driveway was then laid using Tobermore paving in Bracken, a warm blend that works particularly well alongside the property’s existing brickwork and natural stone walls.
A Jet Black block paved border was installed around the driveway to provide definition and a smart contrast with the Bracken paving.
Rag Blend Indian Sandstone Patio & Pathways
The transformation wasn’t limited to the driveway. We also upgraded the pedestrian areas around the front of the property using Rag Blend Indian sandstone.
The natural variation within the sandstone introduces shades of brown, grey, buff and subtle red, complementing both the traditional property and the restored stonework.
New sandstone paving was installed around the entrance and along the side of the house, creating a much cleaner and more attractive route through the garden.
New Indian Sandstone Steps
The property sits considerably higher than the pavement, making the entrance steps an important part of the project.
We upgraded the steps using matching Rag Blend Indian sandstone, providing a coordinated finish between the driveway, pathway and main entrance.
The existing wrought-iron handrails were retained, helping preserve some of the traditional character of the property.
Limestone Wall Cleaning & Remedial Work
The existing natural limestone retaining walls are an important feature of the front garden, so rather than replacing them, we carried out remedial and restoration work where required.
The stonework was cleaned and power washed, removing accumulated dirt and helping bring the natural colours of the limestone back to life.
Necessary repairs were also undertaken to improve damaged and deteriorated sections while retaining as much of the original stonework as possible.
Hedge Removal & Landscaping
Several established hedges had grown considerably and restricted both the appearance and usable space at the front of the property.
Selected hedging was removed as part of the transformation, opening up the entrance and revealing more of the attractive limestone walls.
This has made a significant difference to the overall appearance of the property, creating a much more open and welcoming frontage.