Gilroy Today 2013 06 Summer | Page 36

Ken and Penny Perless moved into their beautiful self-designed home in 2001 . Bordering country space , it sits on 2.5 acres . Eucalyptus tress line the back perimeter inside a chain link fence . They always knew they wanted an outdoor structure . The question was how would it look . In 2012 the elegant large-beamed structure , pool and surrounding gardens became a reality . The large columns and tiled roof mimic the front of the house . Even without a direct connection , the new structure connects well with the house . Beyond the outdoor structures over 300 lavender plants are set to bloom soon . From the outdoor room the land seems to unfold in layers of different plants in structured and natural environments . It may have taken over 10 years to design this elegant space but it most definitely was well worth the wait !
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