Restoration of a grade II registered historic garden surrounding a grade I listed house. The garden includes C18th and C19th layers. The client wanted to restore the important historic elements whilst providing a C20th contribution to the evolution of the gardens. New Leaf Studio was responsible for design of all aspects and project management for each phase.

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Work was phased over several years and included:
· C19th gravel walk completely re-laid and re-planted. Including creation of new gateway to provide missing focal point to one end.
· New sunken garden, replacing the Harold Peto garden removed in the 1970’s.
· Removal of approx. 250 inappropriate and self-sown trees, to restore historic form and scale of miniature parkland.
· Planting of more than 550 native trees and shrubs and in excess of 2600 new ornamental plants
· Historic path network restored including spiral path up the C18th (or possibly C17th) mount.
· New hard tennis court installed on site of former grass court.
· Restoration of “lakes” and watercourses, including new oak bridges.
· Historic grotto and cascade repaired.
· Creation of a new cutting and vegetable garden
· Detailed survey and management plan for ongoing care of over 300 retained trees.
· Advice on ongoing management and maintenance