A fresh start: Crafting a garden to give the wow factor to equal a state of the art new build home hidden behind the original Victorian facade

  • Entertaining
  • Kid friendly
  • Pergola
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wall garden with stairs
  • Outdoor garden kitchen
  • Indoor feature wall garden
  • View from inside the house onto the garden
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Baskerville Road
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Our mission was to create a luxurious family garden with the ‘wow’ factor behind this state-of-the-art new build family home

This extensive refurbishment and extension of a signature period property on the ‘Toast Rack’ in Wandsworth features direct access to the picturesque Wandsworth Common. Our mission was to create a luxurious family garden with the ‘wow’ factor behind this state-of-the-art new build family home, hidden behind the retained original Victorian façade. We worked closely with the clients, interior designers, and architects to harmonise modern interiors with a lush garden that seamlessly flows from the internal green walls to the views of the common behind. Our clients emphasised the need for intricate design details, integrating the input of over twenty stakeholders, from architects to security engineers.

Design

The garden design focused on developing various spaces, including a family garden, basement courtyard and dining area, all complemented by bespoke features for practicality and visual interest. With careful consideration of planning requirements, the garden is strategically located on a basement roof slab, prompting the creation of multiple zones that offer diverse functionalities and vistas while addressing weight loading and drainage concerns.

Preparation and Build

To achieve our vision, we crafted angular planters throughout the main garden, inspired by natural rock formations and the geometric lines of the home’s architecture. These planters were designed with ample room for root systems, enabling a rich tapestry of planting that evolves with the seasons. A large lawn, situated above the basement pool, guides visitors through lush planting toward a bespoke pavilion housing a high-spec outdoor kitchen, bar and dining area.

Planting

The design features a secluded adventure garden for children set amongst woodland ground cover planting, encouraging exploration and play. A series of small pathways guide visitors through the space, each providing a unique ambiance where planting overhangs and softens the hard landscape features. The stunning garden unfolds through a glazed wall, enhanced by a triple-height indoor and outdoor green wall, creating a breath-taking visual impact from the moment one enters the home. This garden ultimately balances practicality and beauty, serving as an ideal outdoor space for modern family living set amongst trees, flowering shrubs and seasonal all year round interest.

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