Known for being “always in bloom”, there are several areas of interest and priceless trees, a notable feature of which is a magnificent Cedar of Lebanon (one of the first three brought to England and arguably the finest example in England) as well as majestic Oak trees, two rare Magnolia Grandiflora trees and stunning herbaceous borders which flower from early Spring to Winter. The gardens enjoy multiple Camelia trees, magical Wisteria, multiple varieties of daffodils, tulips, muscari, herbevores, roses, lupins, delphinium, tulips, hydrangeas and dahlias as well as the unique large “Merton” snowdrops which flower at the start of every year. The gardens are supported by the original Gardener’s outbuilding with machinery store and greenhouse. There is also a historic orchard with apple, pear, quince and plum trees and the Estate harvests the fruit to produce its own apple juice, available to purchase during house and garden tours.
There are three small lakes within the property as well as extensive landscaped gardens, two water fountains, paddock and pasture land. The Estate is approached via a sweeping driveway lined with apple trees.
The Estate is powered by its own solar farm and has its own state of the art 1GB fibreoptic broadband.
The long gravel driveway is flanked with apple trees, meadow plants naturalising themselves underneath, Cowslips, Cardamine pratensis and Primroses in a pasture style setting. Garden design of simple but powerful layout, front border of the main house architecturally supported by columnar Yew trees and masses of peonies planted in the borders around the house, The Old Rectory balances formal and natural elements.
