Formal Elegance for a Grand Family Home – Front Garden Design in Surrey Hills 🌳🏛️🌿

Formal Front Garden Design in Surrey Hills | Bryce Minett Landscaping

There’s nothing quite like a grand front garden to set the tone for a home. And for this elegant family residence in Surrey Hills, Bryce Minett Landscaping delivered a clean, structured, and timeless landscape that elevates the property’s classical lines with contemporary garden design.

The brief: a formal, low-maintenance garden that complemented the home’s symmetrical façade, added street appeal, and stayed evergreen and refined all year round.

Refined Symmetry Meets Modern Planting

This front garden artfully balances traditional structure with modern planting. A central pathway and twin pier entry guide visitors through meticulously clipped box hedging, a symmetrical grove of ornamental pear trees, and rich layers of seasonal contrast.

✨ Key Features:

✅ Ornamental Pear Trees (Pyrus calleryana)

Framing the front elevation and offering seasonal interest—from blossom to bold foliage—without blocking natural light.

✅ Box Hedge Borders

Evergreen structure and classic lines using Buxus sempervirens, defining edges and creating crisp symmetry.

✅ Cordyline ‘Red Star’ Accent Planting

Bold texture and burgundy foliage to break the green and complement the building’s tones.

✅ Limestone-Look Porcelain Paving

A seamless formal entry in neutral, high-end porcelain, laid with precision to reflect the home’s architectural geometry.

✅ Artificial Turf

A no-fuss, year-round green surface that suits busy households without compromising on appearance.

✅ Crimson Sentry Maple

A sculptural vertical focal point offering deep foliage contrast and anchoring the side of the landscape.

Why This Style Works for Larger Homes

Larger homes—especially those with rendered façades and strong lines—benefit from structured planting and clearly defined garden geometry. It softens the mass of the architecture while reinforcing its visual rhythm.

This design uses a restrained palette and disciplined layout to deliver timeless elegance that will mature beautifully over time—without becoming high-maintenance or outdated.

📍 Project Snapshot:

• Location: Surrey Hills, VIC
• Home Style: Grand family residence with rendered façade
• Landscape Style: Classic formal
• Scope: Front garden planting, structural layout, paving, turf, and feature tree design

Want to Elevate Your Front Garden?

If your home calls for more than just a few plants and a lawn, we can help. At Bryce Minett Landscaping, we specialise in designing elegant, low-maintenance front gardens that add value, style, and presence to your home.

📞 Reach out today to discuss your vision—and let’s build something timeless.