closer look
Garden design…
As the plot was part of the couple’s original garden, they were able to retain plenty of grounds. “The garden was laid out by Barbara, who has a very good eye,” says Jim. “We turfed the garden to ensure we had the very best chance of getting a good lawn. We really wanted the house to blend into the surroundings as quickly as possible, so this was key.” In addition they constructed dry stone dykes on the walls to fit in with the existing boundary wall. “Whilst this was a more expensive option, it definitely was in-keeping with the original plot and helped to create the ‘already there’ feel,” says Jim.