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Nelson Farm Lane
This home, built
in 1992, suffered from a terminally ugly entry. |
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BEFORE [click
on any image to enlarge] |
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The new owners wanted to incorporate a pond
and stream into the area, with the stream flowing
from a source not visible — to the side
and rear of the front door. |
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The steps are built from large slabs of
Chilton weathered-edge outcroppings that
overlap and mesh with one another in a way
that creates visual interest: crevasses show
the character, color and sheer weight of
the slabs, some left open, some filled to
create fine little pockets for a variety
of Sedum, Hens and Chicks, and Lobelia.
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Chilton outcroppings segue into rounder
boulders and fieldstone that of a necessity
comprise a water feature.
The sound of flowing water is audible from
inside the house. The master bedroom sits
directly above the waterfall and stream.
With the south window open, the sound of
running water is very soothing on a warm
summer evening.
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The stream flows from behind this wall, in
a gentle curve, under a big slab of Chilton
flagging that forms the first of four steps
up to the stoop and the front door. |
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The level of the pond itself is slightly
higher, at first glance, than the walk, so
it’s not only highly visible, but presents
itself to the visitor as an entity to be reckoned
with, especially with an assortment of koi
providing additional movement. |
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The walk is built of weathered cobble
pavers, to provide an even surface that can
be easily shoveled and maintained, but provide
visual interest, and segue well with the
other materials.
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This landscape is a people magnet: there
are plenty of places to sit, plenty to see
and listen to, and an attractive southern
exposure..
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