A large, open, and rural setting provided the backdrop for the garden. To the front of the house there is a rockery area, footpaths and a small patio all softened with drifts of planting, texture and topiary. The expansive entertaining areas to the back are on different levels, with large areas of repeated planting softening the patios and stone walls. Wide steps provide easy access.
Long herbaceous borders define a formal lawn area and small orchard, with a pergola walkway leading to one of the summerhouses.
A large informal pond is surrounded by planting, with a bridge walkway, circular footpaths, and a summerhouse.