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The front garden has a natural stone theme which is brought
up from the bottom paved area using stone walling to define
the split levels which deal with the steep gradient. Each
planted terrace has a contrasting planting scheme of form
and colour to help break up the garden. Lighting is placed
around the wall edging of the top terrace and also within
the planting down the sides of the steps leading to the river
to enhance the channelled view.
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Section showing the terrace walling down the side steps,
which will create a defined enclosing walkway which opens
out at the bottom to the stone seat which has the backdrop
of the raised bed and planting.
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Sketch looking from the
house window, showing the framed view through the iron structure
to the back wall and water feature.
The wall mounted water feature is of an attractive and simple
style. The iron lion's head framed by a brick arch is the
focus. The water trickles from a basin onto a slate slab that
creates reflection. From here the water flows down a narrow
canal to the central pool. The iron lion's head reflects the
existing iron structure in the garden.
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The back garden is based around two focal points. The wall
mounted water feature and the existing iron structure in the
centre. These are connected by water flowing from the source
to a pool under the iron structure, thus creating small-framed
views from all angles and entrances of the garden. The backdrop
of simple but ornamental bog planting creates an atmosphere
of tranquillity heightened by the sound of running water and
the soft under lighting. Existing paving to remain.
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Section throught the back garden shows the raised water feature
and wall planting which is trained up mounted trellis.
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| Sketch
showing the view through the arch structures which creates a
channelled view from the top patio area to a focal point at
the bottom of the steps. |
