Creating Functional Elegance in Sunningwell

The homeowner in Sunningwell approached us with a clear, practical goal: to add three distinct and highly functional new elements to their garden. They required a solid foundation for a new garden studio, a dedicated and stylish patio area for seating, and an elegant structure to provide height and a framework for future planting. The challenge was to integrate these three separate components into a single, cohesive, and beautifully finished design.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa under a black pergola in a garden.
Garden gazebo with seating area, surrounded by greenery and stone-paved flooring.

This Sunningwell project is a testament to functional, high-quality construction. The garden now features three distinct, expertly built elements that work in perfect harmony. The result is a highly practical, multi-purpose outdoor space that has added immense usability, structure, and future potential to the property, ready for the client to enjoy for many years to come.

Our Solution

Our process began with precision engineering. We constructed a robust and perfectly level shed base, designed to provide a solid foundation for the client's planned garden room, ensuring its long-term stability.

For the seating area, we laid a classic block paving patio, chosen for its durability and timeless appeal. This created a clean, defined zone perfect for outdoor furniture.

The centrepiece of the project is the custom-built timber pergola. This structure not only adds vertical interest and a sense of architectural elegance to the space but also provides the perfect framework for climbing plants, which will soften the lines and integrate the structure into the garden as it matures. The project required careful integration with the existing property, including creating a seamless new opening through a brick wall to connect the patio to the home.

Paved area next to a brick wall, with a concrete section and surrounding greenery.
A newly prepared concrete patio in a garden surrounded by greenery.
Cleared area of gravel with surrounding greenery and shrubs in a garden setting.
A dig site with tools and fresh soil surrounded by bricks and a wheelbarrow.
A cleared area covered with sand and black debris cloth, surrounded by greenery.
A square foundation area covered with black plastic sheeting and wooden frames.

Key Project Features

- Multi-Zone Garden Enhancement

- Engineered Shed Base Construction

- Classic Block Paving Patio

- Bespoke Timber Pergola

- Structural Alterations & Masonry Work

A garden area being prepared for excavation, with tools and plants in the surroundings.

Contact us

Landline Telephone: +44 1235 553087

Mobile: +44 7444 402964

E-mail: john@hermosagardens.com

Address: 32 Thesiger Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 2DX

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