ITALIAN ESTATE

La Pellegrina. Umbria . Italy

Italian farmhouse garden design with argicultural landscape

The brief for this project was to create a serene and restorative garden—a sanctuary for a family seeking refuge from the pace and pressures of London life. The vision was to harmoniously integrate modern comforts with the timeless elegance of a traditional Italian landscape, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity and sustainable design.

Set in the rolling hills of Umbria, the estate presented both opportunity and challenge: expansive grounds paired with fertile yet shallow soils required a thoughtful and responsive planting strategy to ensure long-term vitality.

At the heart of the design lies a seamless union of nature and structure.

The result is a sprawling country garden centred around the farmhouse, effortlessly merging with the surrounding agricultural landscape, ancient woodland, and species-rich meadows. The use of locally sourced stone and materials strengthens the connection to place, while naturalistic planting softens transitions and reinforces a sense of belonging within the environment.

The estate’s gently undulating terrain is embraced rather than altered, with a cherry tree-lined driveway forming a graceful approach to the property, setting the tone for the experience within.

The garden now exudes a sense of shelter and nurture, offering distinct spaces for gathering, family life, and quiet reflection. Each area is thoughtfully designed to enhance moments of connection while preserving the overall harmony of the wider landscape

This project is a celebration of tradition reimagined—where enduring beauty meets modern living, and where every element serves both function and feeling.

  • birdseye view of landscape design for italian farmhouse
  • farmhouse and italian countryside garden design
  • Italian countryside garden design
  • Italian garden design with diverse plants and trees
  • Lush garden with purple and green plants, a white chair, tall trees, and a field in the background.
  • Garden with lush green plants, purple flowers, and patio chairs on a stone path.
  • Italian farmhouse garden design with pool and patio
  • Sunlit garden landscape with lush greenery, colorful flowers, and a cozy stone house covered in vines, featuring outdoor seating and a well-manicured lawn.
  • Lush garden landscape with colorful flowers, bushes, and trees under a cloudy sky.
  • Sun setting behind tall cypress trees in a grassy field.
  • Scenic garden with lush greenery, orange chairs, white shade sail, and a pastel sunset sky.
  • A garden with tall cypress trees in the background, surrounded by various colorful flowers and lush greenery in the foreground.
  • Outdoor garden view with patio seating, lush greenery, colorful flowers, and open fields under a blue sky.
  • Aerial view of a large house surrounded by lush greenery and landscaped gardens, with a long driveway and a cluster of tall trees in a field.
  • Tuscan countryside villa surrounded by trees and fields under a blue sky.
  • A picturesque garden with a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and blooming flowers. A stone house is visible in the background with a clear sky overhead.
  • Aerial view of a countryside landscape with a large house surrounded by gardens, trees, and fields at sunset.
  • Landscape with a pool surrounded by greenery, trees, and flowers, with a canopy-covered seating area beside the pool.
  • Garden with flowering shrubs, a blue fountain, and a building with blue shutters and tile roof.
  • Lush garden with purple flowers, green foliage, and a large tree, sun shining through leaves.
  • Grassy field with wildflowers, large tree on the left, row of tall cypress trees on the right, sunset in the background.
  • Tuscan countryside with stone farmhouse surrounded by greenery and open fields under a clear blue sky.
  • A landscaped garden with vibrant white and purple flowers in the foreground, lush greenery, and a serene field in the background with tall cypress trees.
  • Garden landscape with blooming white and purple flowers, bushes, and tall cypress trees in the background.