Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon
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The Place:
Wimbledon front garden.
The Brief:
Situated on the corner of a residential street, the property — a maisonette — initially had only a driveway and a small, neglected patch of lawn, making it feel quite exposed. Our clients, both NHS doctors, envisioned a sunken garden as their personal sanctuary — a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life where they could unwind after long, busy days. The wife, whose mother is originally from the Seychelles, has a deep love for the island’s lush, tropical feel, and so they asked if we could bring a touch of the Seychelles to Southwest London!
The Design:
We excavated the lawn to create a tranquil sunken garden, designed to naturally buffer street noise. A sleek, powder-coated steel water feature cascades gently to a lower level, further masking the sounds of passing cars.
An extra long bespoke bench was designed so that they can host friends into the evening and on the other side we created a built in sun lounger to lie back, relax and listen to the slow trickle of the water.
For the raised planters and garden walls, we chose a bold, vibrant red, which strikingly contrasts with the lush greenery. The planting features warm oranges and splashes of purple blooms, set against a backdrop of abundant foliage.
Encircling the sunken garden is a species-rich meadow lawn, teeming with colourful flowers and alive with pollinators, bringing the space to life.
Wimbledon front garden.
The Brief:
Situated on the corner of a residential street, the property — a maisonette — initially had only a driveway and a small, neglected patch of lawn, making it feel quite exposed. Our clients, both NHS doctors, envisioned a sunken garden as their personal sanctuary — a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life where they could unwind after long, busy days. The wife, whose mother is originally from the Seychelles, has a deep love for the island’s lush, tropical feel, and so they asked if we could bring a touch of the Seychelles to Southwest London!
The Design:
We excavated the lawn to create a tranquil sunken garden, designed to naturally buffer street noise. A sleek, powder-coated steel water feature cascades gently to a lower level, further masking the sounds of passing cars.
An extra long bespoke bench was designed so that they can host friends into the evening and on the other side we created a built in sun lounger to lie back, relax and listen to the slow trickle of the water.
For the raised planters and garden walls, we chose a bold, vibrant red, which strikingly contrasts with the lush greenery. The planting features warm oranges and splashes of purple blooms, set against a backdrop of abundant foliage.
Encircling the sunken garden is a species-rich meadow lawn, teeming with colourful flowers and alive with pollinators, bringing the space to life.
| PROJECT |
Cottenham Park Road, Wimbledon |
| DURATION |
2023-4 |
| STATUS | Complete |