25 Springfield Avenue is a secluded city garden in Muswell Hill that was once a ‘ski slope’ of lawn until owners Nigel Ragg and Heather Hampson transformed it into the inspirational space it is today. Join Heather now for a virtual visit to whet your appetite for more;
A closer look
Spread over three atmospheric terraces up to a backdrop of the trees of Alexandra Palace there are perennial planted beds of hydrangeas and climbing roses shaded by the old apple tree, a middle terrace of lawn surrounded by shrubs and climbers and a south facing paved terrace full of sunny flower beds, water features and pots.