Hadleigh Road

Client: Private
Location: Leigh on Sea

Brief

Having been referred to the client by the garden designer, we were invited to assess this complex site where the existing garden had extensive level problems with a drop of over three metres across its length. It was in a Conservation Area and commanded long views across the Thames Estuary, had limited space for parking and offered little in the way of useable areas for recreation and children’s play.

Approach

We were able to prepare detailed hard and soft landscape proposals that dealt with all the key issues.

Outcome

Using a series of curved, sculptural retaining walls we created useable areas of lawn, decking and planting beds. At the same time we reclaimed land to expand the existing patio and driveway. A subtle lighting scheme was introduced to enhance the planting in the evenings and improve safety when moving between the garden elements. Because of the proximity to the coast, all planting was salt and wind tolerant and we were able to maintain the views of the estuary while screening off neighbouring properties. The finished scheme has delivered all the client's requirements on a tricky site and has added greatly to the property’s value.