The sunny front garden in this RIBA award winning house is inspired by Italian courtyards. Cor-ten steel edging and pebbles create a sense of geometry around the focal point of a Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree). Yew hedging and an Iroko screen enclose the garden, creating a private space to be enjoyed every day of the year.
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A granite terrace with limestone detailing leads to the steps into the garden. This site slopes upwards from the house, so planting has been kept low to open up a sense of space.
The length of the garden is divided by a cedar wall with a window, which offers views of a stunning Japanese [...]
