Years of attention along with the assistance of a top-notch landscape architect produced a seamlessly integrated landscape for this traditional Georgian home. Formal gardens encircle the main house, while less formal meandering paths lead you over rustic bridges to a wading pond and past beds of perennials. The latest addition to this fairytale landscape is a picturesque garden house (shown left).
Hydrangea vines on this three season space present a feeling of overgrowth, intentionally creating the look of a recently discovered archaic chapel. The structure was designed for entertaining family and friends, and served as a magical site for a wedding last fall.
Although less formal, this outdoor structure reflects the character of the 1920's main house. The walls, made of full granite boulders joined with mortar and in-filled with brick and small stones, echo the masonry fireplace of the nearby main house. The roof of the garden house is slate mirroring the original residence. Our London Lanterns were made with custom curved arms to project beyond the thick vines to light the exterior.
The casual yet elegant interior is one large airy room with furniture arrangements denoting entertaining and dining spaces. In summer, warm breezes and garden fragrance waft through 8 foot tall arches. The bluestone floor and interior masonry walls provide cooling relief from the hot summer sun. For colder days, in early spring and late fall, a grand central fire-place provides heat. A vintage antler chandelier is suspended from a wood-beamed ceiling, while Brass Light Gallery's Canterbury Sconces in Verdigris finish with Sheepskin shades provide light for the periphery.
