Residential

IQ Landscape Architects worked on this 38 acre equestrian estate to develop a comprehensive layout for the new owners. The property was originally a wooded site. IQ designed the layout of the main residence, stables, outbuildings, landscape structures, entry drive, meadows, orchard, outdoor spa, pool and two large horse pastures. More than half of the property is local or state wetlands and is under conservation easement. The site development responded to the sensitive nature of the site. IQ along with the Civil Engineer acquired all necessary wetland permits for the proposed work. An extensive wetland mitigation planting plan was created along the entry drive and surrounding the existing farm pond. Then the horse pasture planting was put in.

A magnificent restored Gothic chateau sets the focus for this unique project. IQ, as Landscape Architects for the project, developed a comprehensive Master Plan and Construction Documents which included the design of the following elements: formal walled parterre gardens, swimming pool with stone arched grotto, formal tiered gardens, kitchen garden, a series of formal fountains and reflecting pools, a man made naturalistic pond and native planting, tennis court, restored pavilion and perennial garden, fore court and service court and site integration of several classical garden pieces.