The Manor House
The Manor House
I was approached by Caroline & Matt to produce a design for an acre of garden surrounding the house to cater for all the family’s needs. The present garden was overgrown and dated, and the existing hardstanding tennis court was so overgrown that it had formerly been used as a paddock for the previous owner’s horses. The kitchen garden was also overgrown and in serious disrepair, and the swimming pool was in grave need of modernising and making safe.
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The design brief included an area for dining, accessed from the new kitchen doors at the rear of the house, an extended kitchen garden, and a second terrace for enjoying the evening sun and views to the surrounding countryside. A further formal lawn and terraced area from the lounge and garden room to the south of the property was also requested by the clients. Each of the zones needed to be fenced and made secure for the family’s dogs.
The couple also requested a design for a secluded courtyard garden for a holiday let and guest accommodation in the adjacent stable block.
The Concept Plan has now been agreed and we’ve managed to include all the above and more into the design. The kitchen will overlook the Main Courtyard Garden which, softened with planting, leads you out to the Dining Terrace and Entertaining Barn, with in-built fireplace. A secluded Gravel Garden, to the left of the kitchen is perfectly placed for a sunny morning cup of coffee. There was even room for a walled Meadow Garden, beyond the extended Kitchen Garden.
I’m now working on producing a master plan with all of the construction drawings and details required to take this project to build. Exciting times ahead.
