The wood, on the north side. The front porch, facing west.
The garden to the north of the house is wooded with gravel paths and a stream - a quiet area of mature Oaks and Ash, Weeping willow, Mulberry and Walnut. On the West side, the front lawn is bordered by a formal Yew hedge and is ideal for croquet! To the south, the lawns rise to a massive Spanish sweet chestnut - said to be as old as the house, which affords a shaded vantage point from which to view the tennis court. Through the honeysuckled arch, and very sheltered from all directions, is the pool, with changing room and plenty of sitting out area to enjoy the late evening sunshine.
The south side, with the tennis court. The pool, sheltered and private.
The surrounding land is owned by the family and tenanted to local farmers. If you like to walk, there are a number of footpaths and trails that are worth exploring. We see deer, foxes and buzzards regularly, and the garden supports a large range of birds including woodpeckers, tree creepers and flycatchers.
