Garden Design - Crowthorne, Berkshire

This a modern bunglalow in Crowthorne, Berkshire is set into a plot on a steep slope.  The garden is an L-shape and was crowded with overgrown conifers, had dated landscaping and there was hardly anywhere to sit outside and enjoy the space.  The garden was difficult to navigate and desperately in need of an update.

The brief was to create a contemporary space with outdoor rooms where the clients could relax and entertain their friends and family.  The existing garage was to be kept, but screened (it's not the most beautiful thing), and a new driveway created at the front of the property.

The new design includes a retaining wall along the boundary with the garage that lowers the garden enabling multiple flat, easily accessible areas to be created.  This boundary is also screened with single rail pergolas infilled with slatted/baton screens.

Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire - Before (Side View)

Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire - After 

There are now three rooms.  The first is a large paved terrace with a fireplace table and built-in bench seating.  This terrace is accessed by two wide shallow steps and has space for a barbeque, table and chairs, and loungers as well as the built-in benches.

 Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire - Terrace Before

 

Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire - Terrace After

 There are two steps through archway from the raised terrace down into a lawned area with perennial borders.  Two more steps lead down into a smaller paved seating area that catches the evening sun.  This area is covered with a pergola and surrounded by mixed planting and has plenty of room for some outdoor sofas.

Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire - Before (Side View)

 Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire - After

 There is a new front entrance with plenty of space to park at least two large cars.  The front of the house is separated from the side and rear gardens by single rail pergolas with baton screens which block the view of the rest of the garden from the road and provide security.  the driveway is paved with stabilised gravel and has plenty of planting soften the boundaries.

  Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire (Front View) - Before

Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire (Front View) - After

The new garden is a practical, attractive space that gives the clients much more space to enjoy being outside without making huge demands on their time for maintenance.

 

 Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire (SideView) - Before

 Sloping Garden Design, Crowthorne, Berkshire (Side Garden Screens) - After

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