The rear garden of the former Coach House was frankly rather ordinary and uninspiring – laid to lawn with a few shrubs. The challenge was to create something striking, highlighting the stunning London Brickwork, whilst maximising the use of the modest space with the end result being wildlife friendly, incorporating water, wildflower meadows, stunning trees and several places to sit and ponder.

Designed by nicolawakefield.co.uk, sinuous circulation routes lead you around the  garden, opening up a variety of vistas and places to admire the secluded outdoor space, albeit in the centre of Wimbledon.

The wild flowers, trees, instant hedging and water feature are a haven for wildlife. Finished, and described by others as ‘real gem,’ the garden gives no clue to the fact that all the materials, diggers and dumpers had to come through the clients study!