This property has a rich and complex history dating back to the 12th century. Such a depth of history has served to help create a garden design that both speaks of this history, and the aesthetics of the house, as well as providing a beautiful and functional space befitting of modern times. The sandstone of this Elizabethan house has weathered to a beautiful patina over the centuries, becoming pitted and irregular. The layout of the design has borrowed these shapes to become paths, lawns and planting beds. Wavy-topped clipped yew hedges draw you down the garden and these too have been inspired by the eroded face of the sandstone house. Researching the history of the property revealed a fascinating link to the oldest botanical gardens in the world, found at The University of Padua, Italy. The property was lived in ca. 1620 by a physician of the time who carried out further study at The University of Padua. A segmented circular parterre features in the design, inspired by the original 1545 layout at The University of Padua which can still be seen today. The property is used by weekend guests and for a range of events including outdoor opera performances. It also sometimes hosts small weddings and the new garden design makes use of old and wild roses in many shades of pink, paired with herbaceous perennials in white and blue; the perfect marriage.