In 2018 we extended the garden by building a swimming pool. A limestone fountain at one end of the pool faces a pavilion at the opposite end. The pavilion features an elevated verandah overlooking the pool, a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a walk-in...
The Ruby garden is a little sunken garden which our children named after our family German Shepherd. We also planted ruby coloured "Courage" rose bushes inside the shaped hedge borders. More recently we added four crab apples which we hope will turn this garden into a shady retreat. Stairs at one end...
The Loggia and Tower were the final structures completed in the garden. The Loggia is a functional space where we entertain family and friends. It includes a BBQ kitchen, wood-fired pizza oven and an open fireplace. Bruce Willmer, a cousin of mine and true artisan, forged the...
The Wisteria Arbour forms a visual axis that leads from the French doors on the main terrace and cuts through the garden to give it depth. An orb backed by Leighton Green hedging provides a focal point at the end of this axis. Masonry treads, inspired by a Paul Bangay...
The Venus garden, named after the shy Venus statue featured, is arranged around a simple rectangle of lawn. Venus stands in front of a wall at the northern end of the garden which is part of the tractor shed. I enjoy welding so created a metal grille in the...