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The Myers acquired a paddock neighbouring their property in
                                                                                                1932; architect Harold Desbrow-Annear transformed it into
                                                                                               this classical sunken garden with topiary, statuary and pond.
                                                                                                     Feature trees in the garden include a giant Californian
                                                                                              redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) planted by Ken Myer in 1943;
                                                                                                a glorious pin oak, golden elms, tulip trees, copper beech, a
                                                                                                         deodar cedar and a rare white oak (Quercus alba).










































































































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