Construction work has started on a new £2.5 million walled garden development in Northumberland.
Designed by Newcastle architects Pod, the scheme involves creating a five-bed property to revitalise and safeguard the Grade II listed walled garden in Newton-on-the-Moor.
Originally, the 1771 built walled garden supplied fresh produce for Newton Hall but had fallen into decline following years of neglect. Under the new proposals by client Paul Hindhaugh, features include a sympathetic restoration of the site such as a modern sunken living space folded under the garden landscape, enhancing the structure's many original features while adding a new dimension without any visual impact on the external appearance.
With construction work on some of the outbuildings and garages now underway, this will be followed by plans to build a modern entertainment wing and convert the disused potting sheds and greenhouses into luxury living accommodation. Features will include a sauna, bar, gym and a spiral staircase leading via a retractable glass roof to a restored walled garden that wraps over the new build element.
Pod's Project Architect and Director, Martin Clay, said: "As architects, you always want to work on challenging projects and for clients with ambition.
"Working with Hindhaugh Homes, we have designed a highly creative home that respects the sites heritage and provides an outstanding vision of modern living.
"On the back of a growing client base and an impressive portfolio of work, we are going from strength-to-strength. The opportunity to work for high-profile individuals is always one that we would welcome as a creatively-driven practice."
(LM)
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Construction Starts On £2.5m Northumberland Walled Garden Scheme
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