Long exterior view of a modern self-build house with stone, oak cladding and corten panel extension and meadow

Camerton Somerset
A walled garden off a modern barn conversion with wildflower meadows

The idea

A new build barn aesthetic, situated in the countryside south of Bath. The design was conceived to bridge the gap between the modern lines of the barn-style architecture and the rural landscape beyond.

The flora

Herbs, native trees, long flowering scented plants, evergreen perennials planted en masse and wavy cloudy yew heading and topiary enclosed the space and softened the straight lines of the modern house. We planted five randomly placed field maple spring blossom trees to add a natural feel to the courtyard.

The detail

To soften the building's clean lines, we created mass-planted long-flowering evergreen and scented perennials and herbs. Wavy and cloudy yew hedging and topiary provide year-round structure.

3D illustration of Corten-clad log store and garden room beside a cobbled path through perennial planting to a dining terrace
Corten-clad log store and garden room beside a cobbled path through perennial planting to a dining terrace
A garden with a cobblestone pathway, various green plants, and trees, enclosed by stone and orange walls in the background, with sunlight casting shadows.
Mature tree in a wildflower meadow lawn with a mown path leading to a modern timber-clad house

“We are so pleased with our new gardens and it’s been a real pleasure working with Tom throughout the whole process.”

Tim

Contemporary concrete garden steps planted with flowering thyme and lavender between the treads
Oak-clad gable end and stone terrace with fire bowl overlooking open farmland at golden hour
A small wildlife pond surrounded by green plants, bushy foliage, and rocks, with lily pads and water lilies on the surface of the water.
Stone stepping stone path through a wildflower meadow planted with young ornamental trees

Design and build
Eaglestone Gardens

Planting design
Eaglestone Gardens

Architects
Micah T Jones | Architects

Photography
Tom Eaglestone

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