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Southgate Residence

Southgate Residence

Nestled within the heart of Downtown Annapolis, this property, once owned by a former client, changed hands to a new owner eager to provide their touch and style to the property. We were given the unique opportunity to take an already thriving and successful landscape and reimagine what the property’s spaces could feel like. Among the list of improvements, the client desired to raise the elevation of the front of the property to create a more level turf panel and walkway. Stone walls were installed at the front of the property to match the existing stone on the property – additional monolithic bluestone steps were also added in order to accomplish this. A charming dog run was added with the use of black iron fencing and gates to provide the owners with a space for their dog to enjoy the outdoors alongside them. On the opposite side of the property a custom mahogany gate flanked by stone piers was added to create a proper transition from the drive to the rear property. Within the heart of the property, the rear yard, a swimming pool serves as the focal point and destination to cool off on warm summer days. The owner’s wished to add a custom stone outdoor kitchen equipped with a grill, pizza oven, and Kamado Joe smoker. Adequate storage was provided within the kitchen through the access doors. Two custom wood pergolas were installed surrounding the pool, and painted to match the home’s shutters to emphasize the extension of the home within the outdoor space. Modifications were also made to the Ipe pool deck and a flagstone patio was installed at the pool bar to allow for bar stool seating. Together with the owner’s vision, Walnut Hill created a backyard oasis within a fairly tight lot with ample space for large gatherings and small ones alike.