English Country Style

A newly built home on an sunny acre needed to settle into its surroundings more gracefully. Being careful to preserve heritage oaks and fine old magnolias, we designed gardens spaces, large and small, to provide views from every window.

Outside the living room, the too-small bluestone terrace was enlarged and seating walls added for emphasis. It is surrounded by rose beds and an expansive lawn that connects smaller gardens with distinctive shapes and moods.

A Thai spirit house, right, is nestled in the woodland seating area under two magnolia trees.

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