Marilyn and Jonathan of The Old Vicarage are delighted that the final phase of landscaping is nearing completion. After more than a year of excavations the cascading ponds are now operational and are sporting two male ducks who appear twice a day for food. They’re hoping a female will appear and they will nest under the silver birch tree that has been planted in the centre of the larger pond.

The borders, designed by Jo Wilson of Loving the Garden, have been planted with insect-friendly plants which will provide year round colour and interest when viewed from the expansive lawn or the balcony terrace.