Oxfordshire Dreams
This was my final project for my Diploma in Residential Landscape Design which brought together everything I learned and allowed creativity…and a little bit of everything!
A business woman in Oxfordshire who dreamed of beauty across her estate - a swimming pond, a jacuzzi area to relax and socialise with friends, dining spots, beautiful borders - and anything else that would make the best and most beautiful use of her space…
I went to town! A new drive-way with more discreet parking, a secluded kitchen terrace, a dining area that looked across the garden, an outdoor lounge. Moving away from the area closest to the house, the choice was to walk through a woodland walk, discover a wildflower meadow or wander through cherry trees to the swimming pond which made the best of the views over the surrounding landscape.
I gathered inspiration from beautiful gardens already in existence and brought it all together to come up with a design which centred around the house and a new central staircase between the two lawns. It was an amazing experience and really got the creative juices flowing.
Oxfordshire Dreams...Before
Formal lawn to house and pergola
Top Plan View
Mood Board...enhancing the house
Ideas...Cherry Tree Walk
Technical details - swimming pond deck
Planting Plan
Mood Board...plant suggestions