Whitebirk Sink Company Astley Kitchen Sink 596 x 522 x 223mm

Combine effortless style with outstanding everyday practicality using the Whitebirk Sink Company Astley Kitchen Sink, a beautifully crafted inset bowl-and-a-half sink from the Whitebirk Understone Collection. At 596 x 522 x 223mm and weighing 26kg, the Astley presents a spacious main bowl alongside a smaller secondary bowl, giving you two dedicated drains and two distinct working areas within a single, seamlessly integrated inset installation. As an inset sink the Astley drops directly into the worktop, creating a clean and integrated finish that simplifies cleaning and suits a wide range of kitchen styles and layouts. Handmade by master craftsmen at the Whitebirk Sink Company in Lancashire, continuing a fireclay manufacturing tradition dating back to the late 1800s, the Astley delivers the durability, tactile quality and handmade character of the Whitebirk range in a compact and practical inset format.

At Home of Clay we are proud stockists of the Whitebirk Sink Company range. Visit our Newcastle-under-Lyme showroom in Staffordshire to see Whitebirk sinks in person or browse and order online.

Key features

• Bowl-and-a-half inset configuration -- The Astley presents a generous main bowl alongside a smaller secondary bowl, giving you two separate drain points and two distinct working areas in a single integrated inset installation. The secondary bowl is ideally sized for rinsing, food preparation or waste disposal use.
• Inset installation for a seamless finish -- Designed for inset installation, the Astley drops directly into the worktop to create a flush, seamless finish that integrates naturally with the kitchen surface and simplifies everyday cleaning around the sink area.
• Rectangular overflow -- The Astley features a rectangular overflow that provides a practical safeguard against overfilling while adding a clean, geometric design detail to the sink interior that complements the contemporary aesthetic of the Understone Collection.
• Two 3.5" waste outlets -- Both bowls feature 3.5" waste outlets suitable for either a basket strainer waste or a waste disposal unit, giving flexibility over waste configuration. Waste kit sold separately.
• Part of the Understone Collection -- The Astley sits within Whitebirk's Understone Collection, which delivers a more contemporary and refined aesthetic while retaining the handmade fireclay quality the brand is known for.
• Handmade fireclay construction -- Crafted from fireclay by master craftsmen in Lancashire, the Astley is built to last. Fireclay is resistant to heat, staining and impact, and delivers the tactile quality and durability that define the Whitebirk range.
• Durable anti-bacterial glaze -- The anti-bacterial glaze finish provides a hygienic, easy-clean surface that resists bacteria and staining in everyday use.
• Available in white and made-to-order colours -- The Astley is available in white gloss as standard. Coloured and mottled finishes are available to order with a typical lead time of 4 to 6 weeks. Please contact us to discuss colour options.

Why choose the Whitebirk Astley?

The Astley is the ideal choice for those who want the practical benefits of a bowl-and-a-half configuration in a compact, inset format. At 596mm wide, it occupies a similar footprint to a standard single bowl inset sink while delivering significantly more practical versatility thanks to the secondary bowl. The two dedicated drain points make it easy to keep food preparation and washing up separate, and the secondary bowl is well suited to pairing with a waste disposal unit for a cleaner, more practical kitchen routine.

The inset installation format makes the Astley straightforward to specify and fit across a wide range of kitchen layouts and worktop materials, without the structural requirements of an apron front or undermount installation. The rectangular overflow is a considered design detail that adds both practical function and a visual coherence to the interior of the sink, reinforcing the clean, contemporary character of the Understone Collection.

As the only British-owned company continuing the Lancashire fireclay tradition, Whitebirk brings a depth of craft knowledge and heritage to every sink they produce. The Astley is a product of that tradition -- a genuinely handmade piece designed to serve a kitchen for a lifetime.

Important information before ordering

Given the artisanal craftsmanship and firing process involved in creating Whitebirk sinks, each product may exhibit a dimensional tolerance of up to plus or minus 2%. We strongly recommend not cutting your worktop until your sink has arrived and been measured on site. Please contact us for lead time confirmation before purchasing, particularly if you are ordering a coloured or mottled finish.

Technical specification

Complete your installation

Please note: this sink requires a compatible waste kit, which is not included. You will need to purchase the correct waste separately to complete your installation. Browse our full range of compatible wastes here: Kitchen Waste Kits at Home of Clay.

Delivery, returns and installation

The Whitebirk Astley Kitchen Sink is delivered to UK mainland addresses for a flat freight delivery charge of £50. Please note this sink is delivered on a pallet and requires a two-man lift -- please ensure someone is available at the delivery address to receive it. White sinks are typically dispatched within 2 to 5 working days, with delivery within 1 to 3 working days of dispatch. Coloured and mottled finishes carry a 4 to 6 week lead time -- please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and lead time. We strongly recommend not cutting your worktop until the sink has arrived and been measured. Additional delivery surcharges apply to Scottish Highlands and Islands and postcodes AB, IV, KW, HS, ZE, BT, IM, TR21, TR22, TR23, TR24, TR25, JE and GY. Please contact us before ordering if your delivery address falls within these areas to confirm applicable charges. For further information or to see Whitebirk sinks in person please visit our Newcastle-under-Lyme showroom in Staffordshire, call us on 01782 617517 or email sales@homeofclay.co.uk.