Terraces at High Glanau

The Terraces at High Glanau are a notable feature of the property, providing a picturesque garden front that overlooks a stone-paved terrace. This terrace is accessed by a central flight of steps and is flanked by tall piers, which once held classical urns that were stolen around 1990 when the property was on the market. Additional steps lead down to a lower terrace, where the piers previously had large ball finials, also stolen. The piers are arranged in pairs on either side, creating a division between the terraces and the surrounding lawns.

At the center of the lower terrace is an octagonal area featuring a sunken pond, bordered by a low perimeter wall that retains the bases of classical garden ornaments. At the southern end of the house, the terrace rises and is screened to the east by a stone wall that has half-round recesses on both sides. This wall includes a stone basin that plays a role in the property's hydraulic system. This system supplies water to a fountain from a reservoir located in the woods above the house, using underground pipes to transport the water to this point, and then further piping directs it to the fountain below. The water then flows a quarter of a mile downhill to a hydraulic ram, specifically a Blake Hydram Type A manufactured by John Blake Ltd of Accrington, which has recently been restored to full working condition by the current owner. The sheltered area of the terrace faces down an avenue that was formerly lined with herbaceous borders, leading towards the greenhouse and kitchen garden.

The Terraces at High Glanau hold group value with other listed items in the vicinity.