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.
With 2.5 acres to develop phase one began with a pool and pond refurbishment. Grassy banks wrap around two sides of a telescopic pool enclosure. A stone terrace provides a lounging/ sunbathing area, while a large slab of reclaimed York stone railway platform creates a bridge across the stream. Tall grasses provide seclusion from the [...]
This large garden on the edge of farmland was designed to optimize the views of the surrounding countryside. A generous curved seat looks out to the Downs; at night it becomes a stargazing area. Winding paths lined with large drifts of jewel coloured perennials and grasses draw the visitor from one part of the garden [...]
