Garden.
Beautiful Grounds.
All residents and their guests are welcome to use the garden. The advantages of such a large, pleasant and ‘private’ garden are obvious, but the principle of this common amenity involves the individual in consideration for others as well.
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Originally, Paragon Lessees were granted the right to use the garden area behind (and in front of) the appropriate house. However, when the refurbishment of The Paragon was completed during the 1950’s, it was agreed by the then Lessees that the garden would be regarded as a single unit and maintained as such. A unified design was made for relatively easy maintenance and suitability, and this design is still in being, although it has been modified by experience and such natural changes as the 1987 gales brought, for example.
A gardening staff maintain the garden for the enjoyment of all, however residents at garden level are encouraged to tend the beds outside their windows with the agreement of the Garden Director (contact form here), provided the care is continuous and to a reasonable standard compatible with that of the garden plan in general.
If a large party is proposed, the Garden Director must be notified (contact form here) so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Residents in adjacent houses should be informed. This provision is particularly important if the party-givers would like to use a marquee.
The Garden of Paragon House.
Please respect the integrity of the garden of Paragon House at the west end of our communal garden. The Paragon House garden is private to its residents and is maintained separately by them. The boundary of this garden runs parallel with Pond Road along a line extending from the fence between Cator Lodge and Cator Manor, down to the boundary of the Pond Road Estate and includes the Pond Road garages and their forecourt. There is no access for Paragon residents across this garden.
Garden Guidelines.
When enjoying the garden please be aware of these guidelines which have been developed to help ensure that this fantastic amenity remains an asset to us all.
* derived from clauses in the leases
Dogs must be kept on a lead*
Dogs should not be walked in the rear garden at any time*
If walking a dog in the front garden, any accidents must be cleared by the owner immediately*
Ball games should be restricted to the front garden
Games should not be played with hard balls
Young children playing in the garden, must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult, who assumes all risk
No swings or climbing frames are allowed, and no climbing is acceptable on the trees, fences and walls*
No clothes or other articles shall be hung up or exposed outside the Premises or in the garden*
Residents and guests should avoid strolling too close to other houses
Picnics and barbeques should not be held near the buildings and due consideration given to neighbours
Care must be taken with BBQ's after use and no ash, food waste etc., must be tipped onto the grass, paving or flower beds
BBQ' units should be stored out of sight when not in use and should not be viewed as a permanent feature of the garden
Equipment and rubbish should be removed as soon as practicable after use of the garden*
Trees in the Paragon garden are ornamental and not suitable for climbing on or for use with hammocks and swings etc.
Bonfires are not allowed anywhere on the Premises*