Hidden urban family retreat

Project completed in Leicestershire, October 2017

Realisation of existing garden design over split levels, utilising several different garden fabrics all with very challenging access.

Project Details

Key Features:

  • Structural retaining walls clad with Stonemarket Excilis Split face cladding system.
  • Garden to be both contemporary in style and appearance whilst being user friendly for a young family with long term ease of upkeep an important consideration.
  • Incorporation of a sunken trampoline and separate section for children's play structure.
  • Bespoke timber elements throughout, including hit & miss screening, floating bench, multiple trellis panels and oversized entrance door.
  • Comprehensive lighting and mature planting scheme.
  • All completed with a very small driveway footprint to work off and incredibly challenging access logistics due to garden being situated 4m above road height with only narrow steep stair access.

Materials:

  • Stonemarket Arctic Granite paving throughout, including step treads and matching wall copings.
  • Structural retaining walls clad with Stonemarket Excilis Split face cladding system.
  • Composite decking system using Millboard Enhanced Grain boards, supported by composite framework mounted on adjustable foot system.
  • Gravel garden section using atlantic cobbles, pebbles and shingle.
  • All bespoke timber elements completely fabricated using No.2 grade Cedar with various finishes.
  • Lawn defined and edged using charcoal limestone setts.