Contemporary Country Estate

Complete garden transformation in Berkhamsted blending modern design near the house with natural elements, featuring extensive level changes and premium materials

client
Residential
style
Contemporary Classic
service
Groundworks & Excavation

The Brief

Transform a sloping garden to include:

  • Level lawn areas
  • Indoor pool surround
  • Multiple entertainment spaces
  • Kitchen garden elements
  • Woodland management

The Challenge

Significant level changes required extensive earthworks, with hundreds of tons of soil being both moved and imported to create uniform, usable spaces. The project demanded careful integration of multiple materials and features while maintaining a cohesive design throughout.

End of Day 1 - removing soil.

The Solution

We carefully selected premium materials to create distinct areas:

  • Premium porcelain paving for main patio and pool surround
  • Brazilian slate pathways
  • Traditional yellow stock brick walls and stairs
  • Millboard composite decking
  • Custom-designed Crittal-style greenhouse
  • Pleached Photinia trees and laurel screening

The Result

The finished garden achieves a perfect balance: contemporary styling near the house gradually transitions to more natural areas, featuring:

  • Newly levelled lawn areas
  • Established woodland with preserved mature specimens
  • Fruit tree avenue
  • Multiple entertainment spaces
  • Elegant screening with pleached trees
  • Kitchen garden with greenhouse
A perfect patio, awaiting furniture.
New turf, carefully laid.
A perfect area for outdoor entertaining.

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