Bedminster, NJ
Claudia Levy for Cummin Associates 1989-2001

The master plan for this large property included a new one half mile curvilinear driveway that passes through a group of existing farm buildings on the way to the main residential complex. The old drive had been a straight line to the house through an old alley of sycamore trees. These trees were retained, and missing ones replaced.  The new drive affords a series of picturesque views of the grounds.

In the farm area, a new equipment barn was sited and designed, and new 4-rail post-and-rail pasture fencing was laid out and installed.

Plan of the farm complex showing proposed siting of equipment barn

Rendering showing entry drive through farm complex

The equipment barn upon completion

An image from the fence manufacturer’s catalogue (Walpole Woodworkers)

A later design phase for a stable complex to accommodate the client’s show horses included a 20-stall barn, attached indoor riding arena, staff housing, separate hay-storage building, paddocks, and turn-out fields.

The design for the main residential complex included moving an ill-sited tennis court, incorporating a very large out-building (indoor pool) and extensive planting.