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I like the first option, with a circular drive in front of the Chateau.
I prefer Option B…It’s more dramatic…you really see the magnificence of the Chateau…the trees frame it and it is lovely. I would circle to the right then turn to,the left in front for drop off….love what you have done with the grounds…beautiful..
Short of a driveway going out straight from the front door, I think the original gate entrance up to the front of the left side of the building, then curving around in a circle across the front of the building, and circling back to the driveway, leaving a nice circle of lawn in front of the building, would look the best IMO.
We will always take the driveway to the edge of the front lawn, so we leave as much lawn as possible. Still unsure which side
Totally agree. Not straight out from the front. Preservee the lawn. A half moon gravel frontage with the drive to the left.
My vote is for the one on the right, straight to the gate. It looks better and is straight forward.
Hi Karen. Plenty of comments and ideas to look through.
@ I have a circle driveway and they are definitely handy. If you add turns and such just keep a bus or large delivery truck in mind.
I really prefer option B. The view of your beautiful Chateau is much more centered, more dramatic, more welcoming. Trees are nicely framing both sides, and it just seems so much more artistically inviting! You could still do a circular driveway, just curve it a smidge different when you reach the yard. I see not everyone agrees, here's an artist's opinion! Thanks for including us!
If it was me, I would make a turning circle or ring road outside the chateau to where the field starts then a straight road to the gateway. You could have a small fountain inside the middle of the circle to make it look grand and line the straight road with bushes or small trees. Just a thought, love the videos xx
Hi Sandra. Originally the chateau had a shingle drive all the way round
Option B, produces a more dramatic and breathtaking view of the chateau as guests arrive.
Tip of the cap for the ivy clearing off the walls. The light bouncing off of them really stands out in this video.
I think that dividing a potential crop field would be a mistake if you decide to lease the field or cultivate it yourselves. With that being said, I prefer the first option. Either way, it will be wonderful.
No plans to lease the field. Hoping to eventually make the field just grass
Straight down the middle I think would be more regal, more in fitting with your lovely Chateau, then make it a circular drive..right to left...simple.
If you put your drive way straight to the château straight to your front door you exit the peek a boo dance that is done with all great houses and estates. You want to come in to your dive and turn right and keep going right until you travel by the wall on your way to the coach house...NOT the château. I fact you need to plant another clump/mound of trees in the spot where you can see through to the road, from the great house but in an off set of the other two small groves. This adds mystery and drama to your entrance. If you just plow a road straight to your house, while practical and utilitarian, it cancels all ambiance. And, ambiance and extravagance is what the château represents. Adrian, Carrol would probably have a better vision for the road. Does the estate have any "follies" structures built for fun?
I think a combination of the two options is the way I would go creating a curved entry road that provided multiple views of the chateau with the final curve giving the “big view”. Best, Tim
Option A. Then a sweeping driveway all around the front lawn, to the left and in front of the door, with a drive going off and around the right hand side of the chateau to the stables, to park. Then, after the visit, come back around the chateau to rejoin the circular drive and back down the drive and straight out. I love watching your channel. The plasterwork has certainly been a mammoth task. I can't remember if I made the suggestion of copying 1/2 of the original vertically? That way you can flip it to have a perfect mirror image (Carol had said the top didn't mirror the bottom half). Don't forget to have a day off, so as not to burn yourselves out x x x
Thankfully I think mouldings are finished. She didn’t go vertically as filing the join was more obvious. Yes need some time out soon to recover are creaking joints. 😂
What about making a sweeping curve as you come in through the gates and then straight up the center to be lined up with the door. You are making great progress outside. The walls look beautiful. xx
Hi Stephanie. Thank you for your comments
Have you gotten a review of what you want your completed landscaping to look like? Several of the chateau channels that I follow have had drawings done of their existing plantings and future ones. That gives you a good idea of where your drive should be located. It would be a whole lot easier to change now than after you have a large amount of time and money invested in something you would need to change. Just an ideas? Love to see all of your delight in the completion of your tasks!
I think that if you use the first entrance from the gate the trees frame the chateau more and it will be more pleasing to the eye. Like in garden planning I think having a reveal or surprise is much better than being able to see the whole thing at once.
If you were to go with the second option then maybe planting a hedge along the driveway running parallel so that as you turn to the long drive the view of the chateau is revealed.
So many options and I bet all of us adding our views will make it even more confusing
Thank you for your great ideas
we like as much lawn as possible- creates a great view.
For older guests, can you get a pneumatic elevator?
I think A would be the easiest option and would make the most sense. However, if you are keeping the cars at the carriage house and it's not too much of a trouble, can make a wide sweeping curve so you start at the gate from option A and then bend around to where the end of B is as you get closer to the house. I think that a loop would help make things more convenient when inviting family/guests over so all they have to do is park around in a circle and not much of a hassle for pulling in and backing out.
I noticed some of the dandelions are already gone to seed. I can't wait for our weather to permanently start warming up so we can get a few warm days here too.
I like driveway Option A. (You could also add in a survey question that people can click to fill out, that might help with tracking responses?)
When we’re ready to ‘crack on’ with this the idea of a survey would be a great idea
I think a drive in the center is better because it allows you to also bark up the field in the front to 2 separate areas. Before you decide you need to think about the big picture what do you want to do in the fields, planting orchids, box garden, picnic areas extra. If you have anyone with a drone take picture and if you have anyone followers that can do up a garden idea for you.
I think Option A would be best, but if you choose that then it would be more visually appealing to create a stronger curve in the path. If you do that, then it creates interest and adds to the whimsical aesthetic of the chateau. And it allows you continue the curving theme when you create a curving path when you exit the field to go around the chateau to the back parking. If you go with option B, it's not exact symmetry because that path doesn't line up to the door exactly, and with so much symmetry going on with the proportions of the chateau facade, it might look like the road is just slightly off. And it might cost more to create a safe bridge to get from the main road to the field ( it looks like you'll need to do that with option B), which could be money that you could instead spend on a pretty wrought-iron gate and stone posts.
Keep well and safe🌷
I would go for the direct path, standing from the chateau: the right one 👍🏻
A drone shot will really help you decide. I would consider whatever makes large vehicle access (and exit) easiest, but I love the idea of a grand circular driveway too! Trees on either side of the driveway in the field area would be lovely too. I like that you work both inside and outside to make it easier to stay motivated and to keep up with your goals. Makes for good viewing too!
Thank you.
The first option looks better but a drone shot would be helpful maybe together with any old pictures of how it was
Love those kitchen chairs with their twist backs. Just having a fresh coat of paint on the wrought iron of the chateau's entry will uplift it visually. Adrian, I would think a sawz-all (a.k.a. all-in-one) would make it easier to remove the ivy than the grinder. Personally, I think a more meandering path from the gate entry that curves toward the chateau to reveal it would be more interesting a path than a straight shot that shows the chateau the entire time. It would create a sense of anticipation as people approach the chateau and would give more opportunities for planting beds to create a landscaped feel to the entrance too. It is exciting to see the progress you two make each week.
Thanks for your great comments Nanci
I think the original gate entrance but the driveway needs to slowly progress in a winding pattern for landscape aesthetic. It'll look like more of a fairytale castle in the end and not just a driveway for the purpose of having a utilitarian driveway. As the driveway winds you could place small landscaped vignettes in the turns.
Personally, I enjoy entrence A. I find it softens to look of the Chateau making it an obvious residence. However, option B shows the magnitude of the building and its historical importance. You cant go wrong either way, but personally, A feels like a more inviting enterence. Cant wait to see which one you two choose! Will look great either way!
It would be interesting to see the property from an ariel view to see what layout makes sense asthetically. The two options don't appear to line up with the house. There is also no reason that the road could not also be curved to bridge the difference.
Option A for the road in. Direct, quick & simple
Symmetry is nice but the easiest straight option is my choice. Could always temporarily try both and pick one…
I like driveway option A best, using the original gates to go up to the Chateau.
I would go for option 1, the easiest one. Maybe in 5 or 10 years when all maintenance is up to date than reconsider. But not now, too much other priorities, restoration work to fo
Hi Wanda. Agree we won’t be doing the driveway for a few years but we need to get planning in soon
I was thinking of option B before you talked about. With this solution, you would preserve the nice far front view of the Château straight from the road.
If you're looking to do a long romantic tree lined drive then the first option is the one. However, if not then the second option is correct. If you do the tree lined drive then no one will be able to see the chateau until they're perpendicular to it.
The second option wouldn't be horrible with a nice radius rather than a hard 90 degree turn at the fenceline.
Hi Ray. We will be lining the driveway with trees for that grand look
My opinion Stick to what the original gate dictates: Go in at the street - go right and go straight to the front door - OR - Go in at the original gate..go right..go straight up and make a large oval/circle at the front door for the turn around to head out - also - off of the circle drive make another right drive to the coach house...you have brought most of the chateau back to its "original" self...so why change the entrance gate now...obviously its always been the original builders plan...stick to bringing it back as close to original as you can. Love your vlogs...good work
Keeping it simple is best. The longer drive, the more work to keep it cleared and maintained. Option C,one could plant allees for the view and use the gate by the house.
Many stately homes aren’t visible from the main roads & once on the drive start to reveal little glimpses of the house.
If you look at the chateau on a map and straighten the map so the chateau is horizontally straight, if you put a parallel line down the field you seem to end up at the roundabout down to the right of the field….
I would use the tree in the middle of the field, use the original entrance and bring the driveway along the bottom of the field in line with the main road, once you are in line with the tree do a large curve up into the field and go straight up to the chateau.
I would place a massive pond/lake next to the tree in the field, which you would then have to curve the drive around.
Also plant a mass of trees along the bottom and right of the field as you look up to the chateau….
Hi Shaun. We did see from google maps that the direct line hit the roundabout which is too far over. It’s a shame the field is so high to the road. Like the option of a large radius curve into the field and then straight up with trees either side.
I think the original gate entrance up to the front.
You have two views. The view when arriving, and the view from the Chateau. A curving approach hides the Chateau and makes for a reveal. However a straight approach, trees each side makes for an architectural feature if you have something at the end of the avenue, such as the chateau or a large ornamental gate.
We will be putting trees either side of the driveway
@ Exactly. I would do that. The question is then straight or curved.
Long walk at Windsor park, abeit on a grand scale. Chateau at one end, gate or folly at the other.
Or if you make it curved, you get a reveal for an approach.
However, most of the time you are going to be at the chateau end, and its your place.
What do you want to see? Avenue of trees, or a wall of trees?
Love the long walk. Carole and I have spent many days there walking and having picnics. We will be putting trees either side but coming round to perhaps a long curve at the gate onto a straight grand entrance up
Carole's idea is better for a couple of reasons - first the symmetry but also will allow you to screen the chateau from the road. You could plant an avenue of trees up the driveway. Although you mentioned cars would be parked at the gatehouse so a driveway to the gatehouse would be better still allowing you to plant an impressive garden in front of the chateau - maybe a parterre.
We will be planting trees either side of the driveway
I am for the current gate entry with a direct sight line and a circular drive too. Maybe some steps up to the upper lawn due to the sloping. Great way to welcome guests. However if you are doing a tree alley way then the angle coming from the gate direct might hide the chateau so the alternate of coming along the fence and turning toward the chateau would make more sense. But the circular driveway at the end of either would be nice. Amazing the work you have done so far. I especially love your wallpaper choices.
Option 3 move it so it is definitely 90° so it would be further over to the right when looking at the château from the road and have gates there. Looks more regal that way. Like the Petherick’s chateau. Then you can have the road go both ways around the château when it gets closer to the château.
because option B is not dead center to the front steps I would go for option A. I would love a drone shot so you can see all the entrance options (do you not have 2 other gates to the property?) so you can see all the entrances as a cohesive whole picture would also be helpful for making a final choice
I would choose the road to the chateau based upon the access point at the public road. I would choose the access point based upon what is the easiest place to turn, the best view of on-coming traffic, the place where big trucks/tractors (or lorries) can easily enter and exit and, overall, what is safest.
Looks lovely!
Please consider wearing a mask when using power tools to help filter any particulate & dust floating through the air😷🙏🏻take care! I love seeing your progress and it’s nice to be a part of the chateau’s development as a fan☺️
Thanks Vivi
The views from the street thru the trees are both very similar, and wonderful I might add, so unless you can move the original stones and gate to the center, I would definitely go for option 1, keeping the original gate where it is. And please, even if you're outside, you should use a mask, eye protection too, when doing any sanding. Breathing in even a little dust isn't good, and some of that old paint might contain lead. Safety first! Your chateau has some of THE most beautiful old stone walls, and I am obsessed! 😊
Thank you Cynthia
Hello , Of all the Chateau I been watching they all have problems with ivy. That looks so nice off the stone walls.As for your road I think A is the best look .I would trim the driveway in box wood shrubs up around the house.
PG Tips Adrian and his new Toy very handy !!! 😂👍 loving the walls now the ivy is disappearing . Can’t call it on drive would have to be in situ to get a perspective . Take care 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you Pauline
Option A but change it alittle. Enter where option A is but have the road bend towards option B & take that path towards the house. Then plant trees along the winding road. I would def have it swing left to the coach house once thru the tree line. Cheers Kirk
Hi Kirk. Yes that is the favoured option for Carole and she knows best. Just don’t tell her. 😂
Option A. But option B does show the Chateau at a nicer angle.
Opt A. As the line from the door looks onto the trees as the gap is off, the view coming up gives u that glimpse of the Chateau till you come round the trees. Cost wise, go left to the parking_ less road lol
Delta has great tools. I use several. Especially love my chop saw.
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Hi Carole & Adrian, Option B doesn't look like it's centered with the Chateau, so, I think, Option A looks better and if you wanted you could curve the driveway coming from the gate and then straighten it. Also, not sure what you are planning, but plantings will really enhance the driveway. Like Adrian said, a drone shot would be great to get a better idea. But you guys have been making wonderful choices, so I'm sure whatever you choose will look wonderful. Thank you for sharing, take really good care, stay well! Much love Kathy x 💕
Thank you Kathy for your comments. Still working our way though everyone’s ideas
Option 1 looks to be the best option unless your intending you do a feature drive way circle to use up some of the land and maybe have an in and out access ... but wouldnt really divert unless you intend making another gateway ... so stick to the original ... maybe draw up the options to and other driveways... this often helps best with planning ... good luck
Choice A, Direct route to the gate seems most practical.
Option B and to the right. Keep up the fantastic work!
I like the path that goes straight to the gate. I think it will look great once done! I also like a circular path around the front.
Hi Carole & Adrian I’m with Carole on the driveway, but can understand the other option for ease of access. Another option is the easy one up to the trees then a fancy gate or entrance from there to the Chateau a bit like Chateau de la Basmaignee has with the entrance. 🤩🤦♀️
But Carole is never right (well maybe 99.9% of the time). Don’t know the other château, is it nearby??? Great job on the chapel 😉
I like driveway option A, the direct route from the gate. The view of the Chateau is better and it's less work and headache and paving.
Option B does have a nicer view of the chateau as you arrive.
Option A direct route for me. Less maintenance and no tight turns.
Like your thinking. Perhaps when you’re over you can help. 😂
👍👍👍👍👍 I like the drive as is, entering from the East going straight to and past the back door and onward West to the carriage house but you could continue in a circle around the West side of the Chateau coming to an exaggerated circular front garden driveway setting in the South complete with a large feature in the center of it then exiting back to the short driveway in the East; making the front yard/garden a circular driveway feature that enters and exist from both sides of the Chateau. This would give the visitor a complete view of the entire property and most of its grand buildings as they drive through.
Hi Sheila. Hoping to bring back the original driveway around the chateau but it does need a grand entrance. Original gateway could be for leaving
Option B--more like many old entrances wind thru grounds until great view of the chateau--though A is not a shabby view, either! Yes, a great reason for a drone to show & test routes!
Carole as far as glamping goes with that powerbox, you can also bring a small air conditioner if you want to.
I would do option A as it will likely take a bit effort to get permission to open a new break. If you can see if you can find some old pictures or drawings which show what was done before. A drone might help
There was never a driveway before. The gate was just for entry to the field
Every time I see you too I smile 😁 I love your channel no matter what you do you're always getting work done. Much love from one of your biggest fans Jackie from Oklahoma 🇺🇸💖
Thank you Jackie
First option, however, a drone shot would help allot!
To go with the style of the period, I would keep the new drive as symmetrical as possible in the landscape, with the drive perpendicular to the chateau. Perhaps a semicircle connecting the two access routes to the main road, as Lilith also suggested - kind of like the shape of a tuning fork, but truncated, if that makes sense.
Option A looks perfect I think!
I always think the 90 looks so elegant and grand but that would entail a much longer driveway. That field is just beautiful with all the yellow flowers.
Option A, using landscaping to create an optical illusion of Option B.
I think direct to gate has a nice view heading towards the chateaux which seems a more natural aspect than heading in from option B which feels a little off centre. An no need for 2 sharp turns to get there. Also less materials to make it.
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Straight route direct to the Chateau, would look stunning if tree lined . Go to the left makes sense and is more logical going to the Coach house for cars , deliveries , storage etc . Love to see a drone view .
Hi Paul. The driveway will be lined with trees
Would be great to create a big round about those trees with a straight allee to the gate!
Option A looks much better
I’d vote for “Option A” (the one that is *not* straight in front of your château
I think there's a "middle way" for the drive. I would start off straight at 90 degrees from the chateau (coming away from the chateau), then half way across the field create a gentle curve so that the drive goes 90 degrees to the existing gate. That gets the best of both worlds: simple and practical access to and from the road, but also the "wow" factor of appreciating the whole facade of the chateau from a fair distance away, half way down the drive.
Like your thinking Hugh. 👍
The direct route and then to the left towards the carriage house would be my choice. Hope that helps. Getting a drone would be a good idea as well to help make your decision. Thanks for sharing 😍😘
Hi Rosemarie. Going to put the driveway on top of google maps image
Definitely option A.
Depends weather you want a dramatic drive up to the chateau! I think a turning circle can look lovely!
Could you make a less obscure/shorter road from the side of the chateau? less work & maintenance !❤️
Hi Sandra. There is already a side road but we want to have a grand entrance way
I personally like a straight road but entering from the doorway of the house so your option a seems too far to the left of the house. Then tree line the road and hedge up the field against the roadway for more privacy. Adds to the romance of the chateau.
The other option is to use the already established access point and take the road around the side of the field and gently curving to end up on the left side of your house. So, either completely central to your house or to the far left towards the left of the house. Less ostentatious but can still look fairly romantic. However, again, I always say that you’re living there so what you want is for you to really decide. It’s all looking good so far though.
Hi Amaya. Some great ideas to chew on
I think you should go for the option you like best. One option should be speaking louder to you than the other. It's a matter of how it looks FROM the chateau, OR how it looks FROM the road. I think, but I don't know for sure, most people would go for the option of how it looks from the road. Carole, I love how the rails are turning out. The pink tulips you have look very nice!! We will have tulips here around the second week of May. Had a huge snow storm yesterday, it looked like Christmas!!, again. LOL love from Wisconsin
Hi Kathy. We also had snow last week but only laid over night. Sunshine melted it away next day. Roll on spring sunshine
90degrees would look better, but from experience of living with a similar situation, any large trucks bringing you furniture etc find it difficult on the turns.
If you come in surprisingly even road A is great. But: The Chateau is totally symmetric and I am quite sure that the landscape would be too... 🤔
I like option 1
I know this battery from an other channel I follow @AmbitionStrikes. They have more than one. Very usefull in the garden or where ever.
If you want a straight line from the Chateau you'd probably end up on the roundabout on the N102. I prefer the left lane because the right lane ends up near the garbage collecting point. By now (2023) you have made a decision probably. Good luck! 🤗
Both options for the driveway look good! You can see the chateau on both and it just looks better and better with each vlog you guys share! 💗
First, can we just admire the beautiful shot with field of yellow flowers and Chateau in background? Magnificent view! Looking at your driveway options through a drone is good idea before you finalize all that work and time. Keep up the great work! (I like your flowers in front of stair railing also). Yard work is really showing progress.
Thank you Sharon
Option A. Let me explain why: As it's slighty offset, any vehicles coming up the drive at night will not shine headlights directly into the Chateau. I also think the slightly oblique angle has more interest, if less symmetry. But hey, it's your Chateau - do what you want. 🙂Thanks for sharing.
Hi John. Still chewing through the ideas but valid point in the car lights. Thankfully we will not be doing B&B etc
I've got another argument for the straight line between the gate and the chateau. From what I can tell the opening in the trees/hedge between the lawn and field isn't in the middle of the chateau, so the proposed straight line (option B) wouldn't meet the steps. IMO a straight run to the road should be exactly in the centre of the chateau, not offset to either side. Otherwise a deliberately angled driveway (option A) would look much better.
YES! Carols option B. Beautiful dramatic view for your entrance. You need to stick w straight lines that fit w age of chateau
Boy your friends at De Lacele could sure need that tool on their ivy too !!! cindy : )
Aesthetically, curvy paths and driveways are more pleasing to the eye
I'd be more inclined to do something closer to the first chose. I'd also be more interested in sticking to the original entrance and driveway. I'd also think about what you would see from the chateau and looking out at a driveway in the middle of a field might not be the prettiest. Lastly I'd be keeping in mind that not all chateaus had driveways where you could see them from the gate. Some kept it hidden or so you only saw glimpses then you'd turn a corner and "BAM" you get this amazing view it. It was about the destination. It sounds a little like this might have been the kind of driveway the chateau once had.
Hi Carole and Adrian, you mentioned getting an aerial view from a drone. I'm wondering if it might just give an insight into where the original driveway was and if it does then you can assess your options.
Handy new piece of kit you got for a prezzy by the way.
Best wishes
Hi John. Might ask our neighbour to pop their drone up soon otherwise it’s google maps.
neither A or B lead straight to the front door. I would use A with the roundabout suggestion mentioned in the comments earlier.
I think a gradual sweep would be lovely, more aesthetically pleasing. Too sharp a turn may cause problems for deliveries, unless you make them use a tradesmen entrance round the back? Depends what the plan is for the front meadow…
Where hoping to eventually have grass on the field
I vote for option A. As it seems to run directly to the front door from the road. Plan B does look better from the chateau to the road but it seems odd to have it run from the gate parallel to the road before turning toward the chateau.
Straight route to the gate looks good
Option A looks very nice so why make it complicated. Save time and money and still have a beautiful outcome.
Adrian have you ever seen an electric pole saw? It extends upwards so you can stay on the ground instead of a ladder. My husband uses his electric pole saw all the time to trim our white pine trees and our 100 year old Maple trees.
I have seen them but it’s cheaper to go up the ladder. 😂