A gravel drive with a centre strip of grass keeps the approach simple and adds a romantic, unkempt character. The design encourages a more pedestrian focused front of house, ushering the cars away from parking directly outside the property. An arrangement of evergreen and deciduous topiary forms provide rhythm and year round structure and seasonality along with a selection of small ornamental trees that will add a presence and seasonality to the space. Natural materials such as self binding gravel, stone walling and stone paving create a strong but muted structure to the space, allowing the topiary and planting to be the focus. The tone and quality of these materials help to developing a cohesive narrative between garden and architecture. Large areas of meadow are defined by mown lawn paths creating a central vista from the front door. Stone paving makes up the terrace directly outside the house providing a generous space to spend time. Enlarging the terrace helps balance out the tall facade of the building and draw the seating area away from the more shaded spot. Long steps create an inviting route up the garden onto the small lawn. This lawn has been cleared of most shrubs leaving just the roses and magnolias.