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Figs. 117 and 118, because it is full of ideas that are capable of being interpreted on 

 a smaller scale. The characteristic and beautiful house is built of flint and tile, and 

 its south side is planned " sun- trap " fashion. A curved flight of steps leads down from 

 the main terrace to a long stairway of gentle descent with wide, shallow treads. This 



FIG. Il8. AT HOME PLACE, NORFOLK. 



is divided down the middle by a long stepped pool, which is richly hospitable to free- 

 growing water plants (Fig. 117). 



Returning, however, to strictly small gardens, it may be said that many of them 

 lose in attractiveness by the careless treatment of the short stairways which lead from 

 one level to another. It is not always realised how much additional charm is given 

 by the well-conceived design of such details, or how great a variety lies open to the 

 straying choice. Steps need to be considered in relation to the retaining walls, in which 



