Returning the stateliness to this estate included adding an improved outdoor space featuring a fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and pergola.

The prestige of this large property starts at the "curb." The entrance to the residence was designed to be grand by adding stone monuments with light fixtures and plantings.

Stone and brick at the entrance were combined to tie in the brick on the house and stone features of the patio, creating an old world distressed look.

Extensive grading allowed for the front yard to have lawn and plantings while taking care to save some original trees.

Privacy was restored by planting large Norway spruce along the street to block views to the property, and other plantings were added to give beds a manicured park-like appearance with lots of interest.

Colorful plants were added in bursts around the beds.

The large patio in back was designed to entertain many people at once by including several unique seating spots for dining and socializing.

With the removal of woods of buckthorn and dead ash trees the views from the patio to a restored backyard are beautiful again.

The all-natural stone masonry and stature of the fireplace make it a showstopper.

The fireplace includes infrared heaters hanging from the pergola for additional warmth, making it spot that can be used at most times of the year.

Views of the patio at dusk draw you into the space.

The outdoor kitchen, which has all necessary amenities as well as space to serve, also includes night lighting.

The lighting on the fireplace that details the stone goes well with the seasonal accent bistro lighting.

In far back where there is a hidden lawn and garden, extra care was taken to clear dead ash trees and grade and install turf around "Big Pete," the majestic 100-year-old oak.

Landscape Plan