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The Foundry
Man’s ability to transform raw ores into metal objects has been one of the milestones in human development.
Using the same fundamental principles, our Kentish foundry produces cast iron for all of our baths. The raw iron is heated to 1100 degrees Celsius and whilst molten, poured into sand boxes using complex runner systems.
Our Story
“Like so many businesses the birth of Catchpole & Rye came about by accident, a cottage we purchased in 1990 featured on old claw foot tub.
The restoration of this bathtub lead me on a merry journey through the salvage yards of Kent and thus ensued a passion for antique sanitary ware and it’s manufacture.
I quickly realised there was a forgotten heritage within Britain and set about understanding the origin of the these plumbing products and how they were made.”
Our Projects
The Grange
This magnificent Georgian Manor House in rural Sussex has undergone extensive renovation work in recent years. Including; a breath-taking shower room featuring our freestanding Sentinel Aged Brass shower enclosure in...
Host, St Ives
Conveniently located in the centre of St Ives, this stunning 5-star hotel was the labour of love for owners, and hoteliers, Victoria and Rassie. Transforming a former bank into this...
The Cloth Hall
Situated in the picturesque village of Smarden in Kent, lies The Cloth Hall, a Grade II listed property with exquisite design features. Grand in stature and steeped in heritage, it...
The Cornish Bank
When the old Cornish Bank premises at St Columb Major became redundant in May 2017 it looked set to sit idle like so many similar premises. That was until Richard...
Smarden House
Nestled in the heart of Kent, 18th-century Hall House was in need of a bathroom that would be sympathetic to the age and atmosphere of this grand property. The house...
Country Residence
This exquisite home in Moscow was furnished and designed by renowned Interiors expert, Gulia Galeeva. Featured in a special edition of Architectural Digest Russia Best Designers 2020, this English-styled country residence...
Rue Dauphine
Set in the heart of Paris, just a stroll from one of the city’s most famous bridges Le Pont Neuf, this restoration of a character Parisian apartment incorporated one our...
St Johns Wood
Beautifully presented, this late Victorian Semi in West London has been impeccably designed with superb attention to detail. The brief was to achieve a balance between modern functionality and a...
The Great House
This stunning island home situated on the West coast of Barbados was designed by Spring Concepts, a Swiss Interior Designers. This expansive property combines British colonial design with simplicity and...
Green Bank House
It takes countless hours to work out the geometry on a project like this. Achieving symmetry and balance with such breath-taking marble requires serious planning and forethought. The Master Bathroom...
Coombe House
Set in the picturesque Cotswolds this charming character property, presented a challenge that many homeowners face – what to do with the loft space! In many cases Building Control precludes...
Sauvages de la Mer Pacifique
Dramatic design takes huge courage. There is no hiding place. When it goes wrong the results are there for all to see. But when it is executed perfectly the rewards...
