A collaboration with Katharine Goddard
Project
To design the generous gardens and paddock area surrounding the traditional large detached thatched house.
Client Brief
To create a Master plan for the site that incorporates the gym and car port. The aim for the project is to create a Master plan that can be implemented over a number of years ie a 2/5/10 year schedule.
Key overall requirements
- Garden to have a traditional feel that ties in with the house. Materials to be used wood, brick detailing seen on the house and natural stone.
- Noise reduction/ mitigation from the road and air with the of planting and water feature.
- Creation of focal points/ site lines that make the most of the views within the garden and beyond from the borrowed landscape.
- Creation of secret places/ surprise areas within the garden.
- Creating a sense of arrival and interest at both the front and rear entrance and along the client’s driveway leading to the rear of the property.
- Creation of an enclosed area within the garden for the dog. Not sure about this . What about– Be mindful of the arrival of a puppy in January 2021 and the need to make the garden, part of the garden, secure?
- Lighting required throughout the site.
Key specific requirements
- Increase the size of the terrace for entertaining
- Swimming pool with pergola seating area and possibly also a natural wishing pond
- Remove pond and replace with new water feature
- Designated large children’s play area with relocated trampoline, potential treehouse, climbing frame and football area.
- Creation of an orchard surrounded by meadow planting
- Vegetable growing area
- Beehive
- Safe secure area for dog to play
- New gym and car port to be anchored by planting
- New parking area and driveway. Potentially line section of driveway with trees to create interest and a sense of arrival at rear of property.
- Over grown plant borders to be reviewed and improved
- New planting with perennials and grasses to give all year round interest and pops of colour.
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