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Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles

A completely revamped garden, where unusually, the front is the main garden space. The clients had engaged an architect to design a new garden building, to be sited behind the garage, which necessitated digging out part of the bank behind and creating retaining structures. The usable garden was enlarged by digging out more of the bank, and retaining it with a wall clad with corten steel effect porclain tiling. Softened with plants growing up from below and down from above, it will soon disappear. The remaining spaces have been delineated with a mix of clay pavers to create zones for entertaining and relaxing, as well as several exuberant naturalistic planting beds and a larger lawn. To the rear, a cosy nook has been created with a built in bench and planter, set against stylish cedar cladding.

This project was awarded a Silver Merit at the APL Awards 2026 in the Design over 75K category
Project Year: 2023
Project Cost: £100,001 - £150,000
Country: United Kingdom
Entertaining spaces at this country garden are unusually to the front of the house. Spaces are gently delineated with clay pavers, running between gorgeous English Sandstone. Full and effusive naturalistic planting softens the space and makes it welcoming. A simple outdoor kitchen including a big...
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
Make an entrance! This herringbone brick path cuts a dash through hedging and tall planting, creating a sense of intrigue as the main garden has not yet quite revealed itself as you approach the front door.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
The herringbone brick path leads to the outdoor kitchen, which nestles under a simple black stained timber pergola, and surrounded by lush naturalistic planting for an uplifting effect.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
Multiple french doors along the front of the house open onto a generous natural stone terrace, with dining and lounging areas delineated with clay paver strips. Seating areas nestle into abundant naturalistic planting, softening the hard landscaping and making the spaces comfortable to spend time...
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
Tall grasses and fennel mix comfortably with warm coloured perennials to soften the spaces and create intimacy within the garden. The original timber planting rail was retained, and covered with climbers, whilst a new yew hedge provides privacy and separation from the driveway and garage.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
The relaxed seating area is slightly raised, to create a different atmosphere, and allow views out of the garden to the countryside beyond. it is surrounded by bright lush naturalistic planting, and delineated with a herringbone path of clay pavers.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A yew hedge behind the existing timber planting rail separates the garden from the parking area on the driveway and creates a sense of privacy within the garden. A row of plum coloured Japanese Maples runs along this full planting bed, with geums and geraniums adding dashes of vibrant colour,...
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A yew hedge behind the existing timber planting rail separates the garden from the parking area on the driveway and creates a sense of privacy within the garden. A row of plum coloured Japanese Maples runs along this full planting bed, with geums and geraniums adding dashes of vibrant colour,...
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A yew hedge behind the existing timber planting rail separates the garden from the parking area on the driveway and creates a sense of privacy within the garden. A row of plum coloured Japanese Maples runs along this full planting bed, with geums and geraniums adding dashes of vibrant colour,...
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A view to the house from the deck by the new garden room, across the lawn.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A dining area enjoys a sunny spot by the french doors and is surrounded by lush planting, with easy access onto the lawn, punctuated with low yew balls.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A yew hedge behind the existing timber planting rail separates the garden from the parking area on the driveway and creates a sense of privacy within the garden. A row of plum coloured Japanese Maples runs along this full planting bed, with geums and geraniums adding dashes of vibrant colour,...
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
Newly installed planting in the front garden.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
The relaxed seating area is slightly raised, to create a different atmosphere, and allow views out of the garden to the countryside beyond. it is surrounded by bright lush naturalistic planting, and delineated with a herringbone path of clay pavers.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
Before we transformed the garden, the usable space was much smaller as there was a weed covered bank running down from the road. The clients had already cleared much of the self-seeded tree coverage and knew that they wanted to install a garden building behind the existing garage. The challenge was...
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A cosy seating area tucks into the back garden, with stepping stone steps leading across the lawn to a bespoke oak and cedar built in bench with under-seat storage, and a built in planter behind to soften the space. To the rear, a slatted cedar screen ties in with the bench.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A cosy seating area tucks into the back garden, with stepping stone steps leading across the lawn to a bespoke oak and cedar built in bench with under-seat storage, and a built in planter behind to soften the space. To the rear, a slatted cedar screen ties in with the bench. All the planting is...
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A cosy seating area tucks into the back garden, with stepping stone steps leading across the lawn to a bespoke oak and cedar built in bench with under-seat storage, and a built in planter behind to soften the space. To the rear, a slatted cedar screen ties in with the bench.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
A cosy seating area tucks into the back garden, with stepping stone steps leading across the lawn to a bespoke oak and cedar built in bench with under-seat storage, and a built in planter behind to soften the space. To the rear, a slatted cedar screen ties in with the bench.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles
Before - Rear garden.
Country Garden in Chalfont St Giles