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Brick House

This recently renovated period property and garden covers 1½ acres, with a brook running through the middle. The garden features contemporary sculptures, and several distinct planting styles; most notably a hidden scented cottage style garden, a crinkle-crankle walled area with an oriental feel and some rather glorious high summer herbaceous borders inspired by the New Perennial Movement.

Owner Info

  • Mr Graham & Mrs Susan Tobbell
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House
Brick House

About Brick House

This recently renovated period property is situated in the heart of Finchingfield which is one of the prettiest villages in England. The house and garden are spread over 1.5 acres, with the Finchingfield Brook a major feature, cutting as it does right through the middle. The brook is spanned by two traditional oak bridges, allowing for a circular flow as one strolls around the garden taking in its many charms. The professionally-designed garden is a calming space, and features several distinct areas and planting styles, most notably a hidden scented-garden including traditional cottage-garden plants, a wonderful crinkle-crankle walled area with a planting scheme evocative of the orient, and some large and rather glorious herbaceous borders inspired by the New Perennial Movement which peak in late summer/autumn, as well as formal elements including box-headed Hornbeam trees. Contemporary marble sculptures by Paul Vanstone add drama and contrast to the soft landscaping.

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Location details

Brick House,
Finchingfield,
Essex,
CM7 4JS

Directions to Brick House
Brick House in the centre of the picturesque village of Finchingfield, at the Xrds of the B1053 & B1057 in rural NW Essex.

Brick House openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to where the garden can be viewed but only partial wheelchair access to the garden itself.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Brick House at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Brick House. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Brick House does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Brick House is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.