The aim was to provide a place for rest, shelter and entertaining. The project comprised the Pavilion made of local Sussex stone, that takes the form of a temple, a formal garden in front and an obelisk as an ‘eye catcher’, all to take advantage of views to the Downs across open park land.
Submitted by: Lady N. Collum, Clinton Lodge.
Architect: Austin Clegg, Groombridge. Tel: 01892 861 451.
Contractors: Comber and Son, East Grinstead. www.comberandson.co.uk
Craftsmen: Chris Pellet, Albourne Stone & Marble, Lewes. www.albournestone.co.uk
The walled garden at Brightling Park dates from about 1800. Last used as a garden in 1960 but had fallen into disrepair. Work was completed to restore the arches and walls and the surrounding pleasure ground area of a pond, bog garden and statue of Meleager.
Submitted by: Henry Grissell, Heathfield. Tel: 01424 838 207.
Architect: Henry Grissell.
Contractors: Mr J. French, Robertsbridge. Tel: 07815 099 370.
Craftsmen: Wealdenproperty Developments. Details on request.
The gardens surrounding this Grade II listed property have been restored and enhanced. Original features, including the large mill pond and water garden, have been refurbished while new areas have been created to improve the property as a family home. New work includes the creation of a courtyard, formal garden and extensive lawns.
Submitted by: Esse Landscapes, Copthorne. www.esseland.co.uk Architect: John D Clarke Architects, Eastbourne. www.jdcarchitects.co.uk
Garden Designer: Amanda Patton, Pulborough. www.amandapatton.co.uk Contractors: Esse Landscapes.
Craftsmen: Martin Jones (Supervisor) and the team, Esse Landscapes.
Other: Lisa Fisher, Archaeology Services Lewes, Hailsham. www.aslewes.co.uk