featured property Wellesley Hills Residence

When we first visited this home in Wellesley Hills it buried in an intimidating tangle of overgrown trees and undergrowth. Our first focus was a thorough clearing of the property to better assess the potential. We then added a formal chip seal courtyard and elegant plantings to best highlight the striking façade.

Wellesley Hills, MA - Herringbone brick and bluestone patio set the stage for this outdoor dining area.

Wellesley Hills, MA - The peastone drive bordered by granite block provides a welcome entrance.

Wellesley Hills, MA - A beautiful front foundation planting including a lush mixture of boxwood and holly, Ivory Halo dogwood and hydrangea, and deciduous trees for interesting textures.

Wellesley Hills, MA – The deciduous and evergreen trees in the foundation beds help soften the brick facade and tie it together with garden beds below.

Wellesley Hills, MA - Tropical plants love New England summers and are quite happy in these planters set just outside a back door.

Wellesley Hills, MA - Granite block provides a classic and decorative edging material for the peastone drive.

Wellesley Hills, MA - Finely crafted stone walls with reclaimed granite posts mark the entrance to the drive, while the granite apron adds a classic accent.

Wellesley Hills, MA - Hydrangea trees in the peak of summer blooming create a beautiful backdrop for outdoor dining.

Wellesley Hills, MA - Boxwoods and vinca line the bluestone walkway under dogwood, birch, and hydrangea trees to create a garden right outside this entry.

about this property

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts | Selective tree removal and a bit of creative regrading in the back yard provided both views of the house and newfound space for the family to enjoy. The two-entrance drive was reimagined as an entry experience, one that adds a bit of formality to a landscape as poised as the house itself. Plantings reinforce the structure of the stonework and help anchor the house within the landscape.

Clearing and grading in the back yard allowed for a more inviting brick and bluestone patio, as well as nearly triple the amount of usable lawn space. A new built-in grill offers yet another opportunity to enjoy the outdoor living space. Last, mature evergreens provide an elegant privacy screening from the neighboring houses.

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