The inaccessible front lawn was replaced bay a simple panel of reclaimed sett paving, centered on the house, to make a low maintenance, formal front town garden.

Formal Town Garden, Ilkley

The client wanted to convert the sloping drive into a courtyard style sitting area, this being the only area of sun at the rear of the house. The front garden required a complete transformation too, to replace collapsing retaining walls, steps and overgrown planting.

A bespoke 'gothic' arch links the former drive to the back garden. The garage was retained for storage.

The sloping drive was terraced to make a series of level paved spaces, softened with planting.

Painted trellis panels provide a screened area for the bins. A cream colour was chosen to lighten the space.

The side gate was designed to reflect the 'Gothic Style' architectural detailing over the front door.

A new stone wall and shallow steps replaced the collapsing retaining wall, making the front garden more open and accessible.

View of front garden.

View of side of house including drive and garage.

View of back garden.

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