Services used
Garden and Building Design, Landscape Construction, Balconies, Millboard Decking, Garden Lighting, Planters, Glass balustrades, Soft Landscaping
Refined Outdoor Living
A Luxury Garden Transformation in Devon
Duration
6 months
Location
Newton Abbot
This commission required the complete reinvention of a garden that had become inaccessible and unsafe due to rotting timber decks, uneven levels, and deteriorating surfaces. Our clients envisioned not only a safe solution but a space of elegance and sophistication that would extend their home into the landscape.
Atlantes Landscapes delivered a bespoke design of exceptional quality, seamlessly complementing the newly installed conservatory and elevating the property into a true lifestyle retreat.
- Elevated Upper Terrace – finished in premium porcelain paving, the terrace forms a generous outdoor room, refined by a handcrafted pergola with a polycarbonate roof and a hot tub positioned beneath for year-round relaxation.
- Flowing Multi-Level Access – a sequence of wide steps descends to a spacious composite deck and onwards to the rear lane, creating a smooth and graceful transition through the garden’s levels.
- Sleek Safety Detailing – self-cleaning glass and stainless-steel balustrades provide both security and uninterrupted views, achieving a contemporary aesthetic that enhances the property’s architectural lines.
- Evening Atmosphere – discreetly integrated lighting creates dramatic highlights and ambience after dark, transforming the garden into a sophisticated entertaining space.
- Planting Design & Soft Landscaping – structural evergreens, seasonal flowering perennials, and carefully curated climbers soften the hardscape and add richness, fragrance, and year-round interest. Planting was designed not only for visual impact but to ensure the garden matures with grace and elegance.
The result is a garden of distinction: a once-inaccessible space now reimagined as a luxury outdoor environment where safety, comfort, and style converge. This project exemplifies Atlantes Landscapes’ ability to blend architectural precision with natural beauty, creating an exclusive retreat for refined living and entertaining.
Client: Mr and Mrs R
Designer: Paul Bentley MSGD MBALI
Contractor: Atlantes Landscapes
PROJECT GALLERY
How We Transform Challenging Gardens into Luxury Outdoor Spaces
Many homeowners wonder: “How can I turn a garden with unsafe decks and uneven levels into a beautiful, usable space?” At Atlantes Landscapes, that’s exactly what we do. This project in Exeter shows how a careful, step-by-step approach can convert a once-inaccessible garden into a safe, stylish, and functional outdoor living area.
We start by assessing the site and identifying problem areas. In this case, rotting timber decks, uneven terraces, and worn surfaces made the garden unsafe. Our solution was to replace these with durable, low-maintenance materials like premium porcelain paving, composite decking, and stainless-steel balustrades.
Next, we focus on flow and accessibility. Wide steps, multi-level terraces, and smooth transitions make the garden easy to navigate while enhancing its overall aesthetic. Integrated lighting ensures the space works both day and night, creating a sophisticated ambiance for entertaining or relaxing.
We also carefully balance hardscape and planting. Evergreen shrubs, seasonal perennials, and climbers soften the structural elements, adding fragrance, texture, and seasonal interest. This ensures the garden grows beautifully over time, maintaining its elegance and usability year-round.
The result is a bespoke garden design in Exeter that combines safety, style, and comfort. By explaining our process and showing how we solve common landscaping challenges, we help homeowners feel confident that their outdoor space can be both beautiful and functional.
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