------High Road Residence, Newbury, Ma--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A two-level courtyard garden with distant views toward Plum Island ground this renovated Victorian home in time and space. An ancient maple tree, stately and beautiful, becomes the canopy and focus of the upper bluestone terrace. Stone walls and granite steps spill down to a lower shade garden, in shades of green, white, purple and blue. A focal fountain, custom designed from antique pieces, provides respite to visitors and the homeowner’s beloved crane statues. Other details include medieval medallions built into the stone retaining wall, an antique bench and a trellis that softens the carriage house wall. The long view toward Plum Island is framed by an apple orchard, where a buddha statue sits contemplating. At the terminus of the property, a hedge of roses lies opposite a grand pergola, which provides welcome shade adjacent to a croquet court, and adds to the Victorian aura.
Architect: Andrew M Sidford Architects
Landscape Contractors: DSchumacher Landscaping and New England Woodworkers
