Upper Terrace And Water Parterre In Garden At Moor Close Including Steps And Walls

The upper terrace and water parterre in the garden at Moor Close were designed in 1911 by Oliver Hill. This stone terrace is connected to the house on the south-west, south-east, and north-east sides and features multiple levels linked by stone steps and red brick retaining walls. The water parterre, located at the lowest level, consists of several differently shaped pools, each surrounded by York stone slabs.

On the right side, there is a flight of five stone steps, and on the left, a flight of seven stone steps, both leading to the upper level. The south-west side of the terrace has three semicircular flights of stone steps with six, four, and five steps. The upper level, which previously contained a sunken garden, has a stone base for a statue in the center, although the statue is missing. On either side of this base, there are flights of four and seven stone steps on the left leading out of the terrace, and two shallow steps on the right leading to the paved area next to the house. Additionally, a further flight of four steps in the north-west corner leads to the pergola and court.