After extensive internal improvements, the owners of this reclaimed stone property wanted to focus attention on the driveway and front garden. As the building sits in a corner plot, the design aims to open up the space and enhance curb appeal – initially by removing a wall at the front, and then by unifying the hard landscaping materials. Granite paving was selected to harmonise with the colours of the stonework and create a cohesive look to the front of the house.

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Raised edges define the borders which have been shaped to flow through the space and create more visual interest. The borders had evolved over a period of time; some plants were to remain and new planting was selected to unify the two sides of the driveway. A curved beech hedge, introduced to conceal the bins which had been visible from the front door, forms a structural backdrop to the planting and creates winter interest.