key facts

Character A large country garden with a continuing theme of formal and wild; wildflower meadows to the front, formal gardens to the rear, woodland to the west with meadows and fields beyond

Size 15 acres on a 90-acre estate Soil Chalky, alkaline soil. In the south-facing garden the clay soil has been topped up with plenty of compost over the years to create better growing conditions

House The house dates back to the late 19th century, when the gardens were first laid out by architect and garden designer Harold Peto. He later added a new house that joined on to the existing property

Owners John and Clare Davison, who have lived there for 18 years

Who Gardens? The owners are assisted by head gardener Martin Meehan and gardener Kevin Toms

Open The gardens can be visited by appointment during summer months through the National Gardens Scheme (ngs.org)