A small paved area...
..and poor steps.
expansive driveway with little visual interest
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..lead to the lower level..
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A small japanese maple is a feature
...but dramatic entrance, that delighted the Clients.
Resulting in a simple....
...a theme repeated at the front..
....of a row of jacquemontii silver birches.
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And all with voluntary help!
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The Back 'Garden' - BEFORE
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Un-inviting paved area behind the house.
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.... with very little space for planting
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the low fence provided little privacy
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An instant ivy wall provided more privacy
3 specimen birches will provide focal points
A screen with 3 recessed seats
The re-positioned and re-furbished Summer House
The ivy screen beginning to hide the wall
The shed and log store were too small
Bin area was always in view
PLan of the existing terrace
The Proposal
The bespoke multi-function structure
with green roof
The finished unit
Main log store
Additional log storage - the two on the left are moveable
Added lattice panels for privacy and plant support
There was no path up to the front door.
The lack of a boundary encouraged children and dogs to wander on
..and a path to a new side entrance.
With a wide path (not finished here) leading to the front door...
The existing garden....
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