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About Hartridge House
The gardens at Hartridge House were originally established in the early 20th century by Colonel Charles Grey (originally Hoare), a well known alpinist who was one of the founders of RHS Harlow Carr. His original garden, which predates the house, was located in an unusual valley-like area and planted with, among other things, azaleas and rhododendrons. A rockery was also built on one of the steep slopes where alpines would once have flourished. Yew hedges were planted to frame the area.
The house was completed in 1913 and, at some time after that, herbaceous borders were planted around the house. However, these had all disappeared by the time the present owners acquired the house in 2022.
A process of renovation of the gardens was begun in 2022 at the same time as a two year restoration of the house was undertaken. Mixed borders have been re established around the house and a new upper garden planted overlooking the property. A process of cutting back and regenerating some of the areas that had been overrun by rhododendrons is ongoing and a programme of woodland management has been initiated.
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