Hampshire villa garden

The garden and its relationship with the house was analysed through a series of diagrams, which emphasised how breaking the space into more enclosed 'rooms', each with its own character, would create a sense of discovery and, as the client suggested, 'a garden you could lose yourself in'.

New terrace areas for entertaining and to better integrate an existing swimming pool were proposed. The sunken garden would be repaired, and extensive new planting in a more contemporary style added. The charm of the formal front garden would be reinforced by the introduction of a linear water feature, whilst romantic climbers would link the ground level to a bedroom balcony above.  A 'long walk' linking the main house to a garage and studio office was planned and a practical area was drawn up for storage and composting.