About Shalford House
Garden designer and plantsman’s garden set in 40 acres with 10 acres of well maintained gardens created over the past 30 years under new ownership for the past 5 years.
Herbaceous and mixed borders with walled garden and large Alitex greenhouse. Various ponds with koi carp and a 120 metre spring fed rill planted with Iris sibirica, hostas, primula and polygonatum, which meanders down the sloping garden to a lake and waterfall towards a woodland dell with many shade loving plants.
The large woodland garden has bark paths and many mature trees with many varieties of Acer, Cornus kousa, Styrax, and Hydrangea.
Newly planted sunken garden with many hot coloured plants including Dahlias, Canna, Helianthus, and Hemerocallis, alongside Grasses and annuals.
Formal terraced areas around the house with pots and views down the valley to the lake. The new barn serves home-made teas in a very quiet tranquil setting. There are various gazebo’s, summerhouse and seating areas all around the garden to sit and enjoy the views.
A further 30 acres of well maintained woodland, arboretum with beech trees, bluebells, large lake and wildlife pond. This area can be used to have picnics.
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