The house sits in the centre of 2 acres of grounds. Approximately 50 years ago the area was a successful smallholding supplying all the needs for a farm worker and his family. Since then the grounds gradually reverted to course grassland which we are now attempting to turn into a garden and orchard. The view from the back looks like smooth grass until you walk on it and it turns into mountains and troughs under foot. This is being planted up with fruit and nut trees and a vegetable plot is being developed. The ultimate aim is to supply the house with as much home-grown fruit, salad, herbs and vegetables as possible. We are developing hideaway areas where you may sit and ponder the world and open areas where games such as boules or swing ball can be played.

The top garden has been planted with fruit bushes and there is an area of trees which provide a shaded walk on hot days. This is our proposed fairyland wooded walk, currently under construction, where the plants beloved by damp and shady places will flourish. Bluebells, foxgloves and primula have been mass planted and given time will develop into swathes of colour to delight the eye.