T
his young professional
couple with four
children approached
us for complete
renovation of their
large rear garden in
Clapham. They had recently
had extensive work done to
their property with a stunning
back of house extension new
kitchen, large folding doors
and full refurb throughout the
house.
This wonderful and unique (with
indented middle section) back
of house renovation meant they
now looked at their exterior
space – a larger than usual plot
for the area 24/7 and their
existing quaint traditional formal
garden was not in keeping with
their lifestyle.
Thurleigh Road
There are a young and active
family with three children all
under the age of seven and
the compartmentalised fussy
existing set up needed to be
replaced with a large open
child friendly play area and
entertaining space. They wanted
areas for seating and socialising
required for both their large
extended family and their
friends. They liked the idea of
lounging but also of dinning and
were hoping for an area that
could be used more frequently
than must the hot summer
months. They also liked cooking
and a bbq of some sorts was
required. The children required
space with a large as possible
lawn either artificial or real,
some sort of play area and the
entertainment area should also
take their needs into account. At
the end of the garden was the
coach house a detached one bed
flat with access from street
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