A Peak District garden

We are working on a stunning new house and garden project on the edge of the Peak District.

The bespoke design by Project 3 Architects was recently submitted for planning permission.

We were asked to design a garden that incorporates a range of different spaces that are fully integrated into the beautiful landscape and that enhance the existing views.

The spaces need to link the indoor and outdoor areas to create terrace and courtyard space between the house and the garden whilst creating a wider link to the paddock area and hillsides to the south.

We have considered different types of view to take the best advantage of them with seating areas, pathways, enclosed courtyards and open spaces.

We have developed a strategy to improve existing hedge boundaries and to add planting so that views into the garden are restricted for privacy. We’ll plant a new Yew hedge to create a private boundary, plant specimen trees to provide colour through the year and incorporate a narrow pathway and secret seating areas overlooking the views.

Low stone walls and boulders will become features and a ‘ha-ha’ feature will be built to reduce the levels and gradient of the bank.

We’ll also create small scale intimate spaces with colourful planting and take advantage of sunlight so that the whole garden can be used in different ways depending on the time of day.

We can’t wait to start.