Anthony Purdy Garden Design

This lovely home and extensive garden space is a prime location for a family to expand. A new extension to house a pool and leisure space was on the clients wish list! Method Studio was up for the challenge of creating an elegant architectural solution to fit with this modern family. 

# Brief

The brief for this project was to take full advantage of the land to the side of the house which connects to a beautiful sloping garden leading down to a pond. We wanted the space to be adaptable and allow for separate access for private use in the future if required. The use of these spaces would include a gym, games room, bar space, swimming pool and lounge area. As well as the enjoyment of designing something that is very leisurely we also need to think about WC, showers and plant room. 

# Concept
![3D external render of pool house and garden in Essex](//images.ctfassets.net/m89aihghrib4/4G19vXtIiF2gYVsg3Z33FF/015f566b8c09d7bb99799557f6d8f588/10_External_10.jpg)

The relationship between the levels on site and the materials with the rest of the property is essential. The long slender form of the leisure extension sits within the sloping site. The pool space allows a fluid connection with the pond area without invading its privacy or ruining the beautiful, natural appearance. From the lawn side the materials of the build needed to feel clean and harmonious with its surroundings, therefore we selected a soft render finish which looks modern and sleek while softly sitting on site.
![01 stapley GF ext](//images.ctfassets.net/m89aihghrib4/2oRmzeRTgcz0a5DxMPXwPt/be186fa3fa8c67f325fb29d8086ac63f/01_stapley_GF_ext.jpg)Ground Floor Plan

![02 stapley ff ext](//images.ctfassets.net/m89aihghrib4/6J5aIElpDcstoZrslp6avc/5f9ca1c298f7cfe0b2620119084056f5/02_stapley_ff_ext.jpg)First Floor Plan

![03 Stapley pool plan](//images.ctfassets.net/m89aihghrib4/6N7JMVpX0FzYUUQ0PvC3ug/570d0e632945a535c9a6edbf439c1560/03_Stapley_pool_plan.jpg) Pool Plan

# Challenges

The exciting challenge of this project was to design something that is both sympathetic to the surroundings while also being contemporary in design. While showing off a simplistic modern design there is also the extensive back of house electrical, plumbing and plant work we needed to intelligently locate. For these mechanical and electrical requirements we tucked them away at the back of the building so they do not inhibit the lovely views down to the pond and across the gardens. Juggling the plant space with the requirement of gym, bar space, pool, showers, lounge and views, was a challenge to fit together! Privacy as well as connection to the gardens was also an important factor we needed to weave into the design.

External render for house extension and pool house in Essex

External render for pool house in Essex

Internal render for house extension and pool house in Essex

3D internal render of pool house and garden for house extension in Essex

01 stapley GF ext

02 stapley ff ext

03 Stapley pool plan

South Essex

A small selection of images of the beautiful designs and landscaping by Anthony Purdy Garden Designs.

Completed garden and landscaping design 

Completed garden and pool design 

Anthony Purdy Garden Design specialises in exceptional domestic garden and landscape design in the Cambs, Essex, Herts areas and beyond. We work closely with you, transforming your concepts into beautiful, inspiring outdoor spaces that seamlessly blend contemporary and traditional elements, fostering a deeper connection between people and nature.
Through the entire process our team is dedicated to design, advise and monitor the build of your dream garden. We ensure that each detail, from practical design elements to sustainable practices, is carefully considered.