Description
Part of a new development in Truro, this contemporary house is my client’s forever home having retired here from Buckinghamshire. The steeply sloping site was once farmland and the developer had left the outdoor space very empty – typical end of build lawn and fence finish only.
Design Brief
My clients wanted to encourage as much wildlife as possible into this empty plot, and they were fine with this being potentially a little untidy. To this end they wanted to include a wildlife pond, trees and a good range of plants for pollinators.
Garden Design
Using the existing tiered spaces, seating near the back of the house was created with an open lawn space for loungers and a pond nearby surrounded by planting. The next level down is used for raised beds and the imminent train track, with the third terraced area used for a pergola and seating area to take advantage of the wonderful views out.
A winding hoggin pathway traverses the extremely steep slope taking the clients safely down to the very bottom of the garden where a natural wildlife pond is sited.
Photography by: Simon Bourne