Landscape & Urban Design Issue 32 2018 | Page 4

Refined rusticity It was vital a new garden at Bay resilient Indian sandstone and Tree Farm reflect the tasteful York stone, echoing the renewed and sophisticated renovation strength of the buildings. On the of its ancient farmhouse. The other hand, use of cedar cladding team at Bestall & Co knew that and decking evoke the spirit of the design had to be modern, yet the surrounding woodlands. sympathetic to the feel of this imposing property. It also had to sit The greys and black of the well in its vantage point above the stylish outdoor furniture, breathtaking scenery beyond. the framework of the Alitex greenhouse and the slate of the This southwest-facing space spherical James Parker water was redesigned and rebuilt over feature add a hit of modernity. three phases. Bestall & Co decided So too does the inclusion of a very early on to create a cultured bronze-effect sculptural piece as contemporary garden. The team a focal point to the southeast of developed clean lines composed of the garden. The team at Bestall & Co knew that the design had to be modern, yet sympathetic to the feel of this imposing property 4