The site, with a north facing 1:3 slope, was always going to be a challenging build. The aim of the design was to blur the boundaries to unite the house and garden with the wider setting and knitted it into its site. Andy’s goal was to make a garden with atmosphere and character, ‘that embraces you when you leave and welcomes you when you return home’.
Winding paths now lead down and across the slopes to a new entrance in the bottom corner. Curved retaining walls create level seating areas, shelter and shade and provide a backdrop to the new architectural planting and opportunities for lighting.
Steps were kept to a minimum by working with the slope and coupled with curving paths encourage movement and exploration. A series of water chutes and rocky pools flow down the slope and bring the garden to life.
This garden has recently won a prestigious 2024 National Landscape Award in the category of Domestic Garden Construction.
Judge’s comment:
“A well planned & carefully executed project. Complex level issues were skilfully resolved by the Site Team. Logistically a challenging project executed with great care. Well done to all concerned."
