Modern garden sympathetically suited to the nineteenth century farmhouse it surrounds

Farmhouse Garden In Leicestershire

Project Type: Large domestic garden
It's not easy to tastefully combine contemporary and traditional styles but Outsiders Landscaping have absolutely nailed it.

The owners of this large farmhouse in rural Leicestershire had an extensive wish list for their garden. Chris Allot and his team brought all their dreams to life with a skillfully executed design. This garden definitely deserves to be featured in a glossy magazine!
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Brief
A Big Garden With Outdoor Living In Mind

Chris and his team had quite an extensive brief from his client. They asked for their spacious garden to be transformed into an outdoor entertaining space. On the wish list were:-

1. An oak gazebo to complement the style of their newly built oak framed extension.
2. Bar
3. Hot Tub
4. Outdoor sounds system
5. Lighting - including LED lights under steps and edges as well as illumination for plants and trees.
6. Access from the lawn to all levels (this is a sloping garden!)
7. Formal but low maintenance planting
8. Contemporary style but sympathetic to the house and the surrounding landscape.

Outsiders Landscaping did a fantastic job of designing a series of hardlandscaped areas that flow seamlessly from one space to another and offer enviable views of the rolling countryside beyond the hedge.

Challenge
Sloping Gardens Are Never Easy To Landscape

The slopes in this garden presented a few challenges for the design team. The existing lawn could not be recontoured due to the property's boundaries. However, as somebody who lives and works in the Midlands, Chris knew exactly how to manage the changes in level.
Elsewhere, Chris was determined to work the wraparound patio so that it had full slabs and no cuts towards the steps. It looks great, but required very careful planning.

Solution
Careful Product Choices

The choice of materials in this garden is key to it's success. Although Chris and his team opted for a mix of modern and traditional products, they all work beautifully together. More importantly, they are so well matched to the style of the farmhouse that the garden looks as though it has been there for many decades. Chris counts the wraparound step with the lighting as one of his biggest triumphs of this project, but quite honestly, it's impossible to criticise any part of this garden. Beautiful. Just beautiful!

Credits

Installer: Outsiders Landscaping

Designer: Outsiders Landscaping

Supplier: Arbour Landscape Solutions

Products

Porcelain Paving

XTech Porcelain Cladding in Corten Steel

Adhesives, Grouts and Primer

Reclaimed Granite Setts

Millboard Decking and Sub-Frame

Diamond Blades and Drill Bits

Threshold Drains

Recessed Manhole Covers

Side Bench For Zoe Saw



 

Our Client Said...
The website navigation was easy to use, great that you can save your quotes and then push the button to order. Great for getting planned ahead. I found the service great from Arbour Landscape Solutions Always on the end of the phone if needed, for advice or to make changes to orders or deliveries. Working with a company like Arbour Landscape Solutions made the process smooth and in control. They have a great understanding of how the process goes in order to complete a project like this.
Chris Allot, Outsiders Landscaping (Farmhouse Garden In Leicestershire)
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