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STEPPING UP KARENA BATSTONE DESIGN Contemporary chic complements this Georgian property in Bristol
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he client, a busy property developer, wanted a modern garden to connect, and offer an attractive walkway between, a newly built coach house/garage and his Georgian terraced property. The new garden, which the clients advised would principally be used in the evenings, needed to provide the owner with an elegant, playful space for entertaining that gave family members and guests a number of different areas in which to congregate. The overall style was to be clean and contemporary, complementing the neoclassical style of the Grade II* Georgian terrace. It was also important for the space to deliver a striking view from the kitchen window, which overlooked the garden from the first floor of the property.
Site analysis and challenges The north-facing garden, sloping down from north to south and surrounded by high walls, presented both opportunities and challenges for Karena Batstone Design. The main entrance to the house, accessed via a staircase, was dominated by an oppressively large clipped bay tree situated at the bottom of the stairs. The mature tree, which had been planted very close to the boundary wall, concealed views of the garden and obstructed the walkway. The decision was therefore taken to remove it, and repair damage to the wall caused by the tree’s close proximity. Views from the south side of the garden towards the coach house were pleasant, with trees and tall shrubs in neighbouring gardens 1 View of the living areas towards the coach house 2 Reflections in the pool animate the garden Pro Landscaper / November 2017 45
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