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The design of the garden aims to be rich in detail and grace, combining the formality of the classic English garden with the influences of The Preservation Society Charleston, a 1920s body that protects the charm and character of this historical city. This garden showcases reclaimed brickwork, antique iron railings, water features and a sculpture, alongside intricate landscaping details such as the inclusion of crushed shells in mortar joints and beautifully laid, reclaimed brick pathways and pillars to enhance its authenticity and structure. The garden also features a single-story building - a Charleston Freedman's Cottage, reminiscent of one of the city's early traditional buildings. A stunning marble statue will take centre stage creating a visual focal point and has been inspired by The Nymph' statue, which is positioned in one of Charleston's most celebrated gardens, Middleton Place, America's oldest formal gardens. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-medal/icon.webp) Silver Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Sadie May Stowell](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/sadie-may-stowell/profile_photo.jpg) Sadie May Stowell Designer Gardens By Sadie May ](https://gardensdb.com/people/sadie-may-stowell) Look around 360° photo ------------ Loading panorama... Unable to load panorama. Click and drag to look around. Scroll to zoom. Tap and drag to look around. Pinch to zoom. Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5a669b15-7293-46ad-9ee7-e9d691c7b9d6/conversions/Charleston-250---1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/c1a4c8b4-7f4d-4526-bdc9-17bd7268aebf/conversions/Charleston-250---2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/5b3d79ce-239d-485b-bf12-1d48c911e9ad/conversions/1000029720-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/3ac40297-41f9-413a-9c01-02b10d3b0091/conversions/1000029722-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/1cf00381-8cac-404a-9a10-039306e201a6/conversions/1000029721-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b7731fec-8cb4-4a7d-95c5-c98d8511d7ec/conversions/1000029724-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/a46fbdc0-3a23-4de6-a625-fb19a3c10a45/conversions/1000029718-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/34c69795-2af9-4973-b629-b81487e98245/conversions/1000029719-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/dfcb525c-e289-4dcc-96f8-2e62a263855c/conversions/1000029723-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/68b05666-ead8-435a-aeb2-04438e5ddaf7/conversions/Charleston-250-Render-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Gardens By Sadie May](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/gardens-by-sadie-may/logo.webp?v=ec6c6a3e-b1c9-4e68-9659-c204723f12ff) Gardens By Sadie May ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/gardens-by-sadie-may) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![Surrey Hills Landscapes](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/surrey-hills-landscapes/logo.webp) Surrey Hills Landscapes ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/surrey-hills-landscapes) ### Sponsors 2 - [ ![Explore Charelston](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/explore-charelston/logo.webp) Explore Charelston ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/explore-charelston) - [ ![Brand USA](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/visit-the-usa/logo.webp) Brand USA ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/brand-usa) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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