With A View

The construction fence at Heart for Gardens reads “Dreams to Live In” in large letters, and that is exactly what has been created here. It is not difficult to leave the hustle and bustle of Utrecht behind in this place. Silent Pond is a place of tranquility and the view of the reflection of the water gives a permanent vacation feeling. This ultimate view, then, is exactly the view to which the home and garden are oriented. A place to dream of.

“Living should provide relaxation and experience. A place where you can unwind, enjoy and completely be yourself. First of all, you only achieve this by making the design of interior, exterior and garden very personal. But at a location like this, the surroundings are at least as important. The garden is therefore an essential link and is the connection between the home and its surroundings.” said Paul de Graaf of Heart for Gardens. The unique thing about this place to live is that the plot consists of two islands. Whereas a garden is normally drawn primarily with sight lines from inside to outside, what is special about this plot is that the garden has to be right from every angle because it can be walked and sailed around. So lines of sight from 360° where different experiences are created while the overall picture remains true. There is an optimal balance between seeing and being seen. On the one hand, there is a view of the water while at the same time there is sufficient screening for privacy.