Although it was constant planning to coordinate the many components of this project, this small outdoor space has been transformed from ordinary to extraordinary! What was once an old above ground pool and wooden deck that had limited potential and entertaining  space, now completes the owner’s wish list. This property boasts a Koi pond equipped with biological filtration, as well as a generously sized stone patio built for hosting gatherings. You will also find an outdoor fireplace and a specially crafted stone table that seats eight guests beneath a shaded canopy. The landscape design aims to create the atmosphere of a property that dates back 150 years. Large trees and shrubs were relocated, while moss and ground cover sheets were also added to the landscape. More than 42 tons of natural bluestone went into the construction, with the outdoor fireplace crafted using conventional building methods. The patio space is 450 square feet of 2-inch-thick stone slabs, providing an entertaining area. The Koi Pond is approximately 10,000 gallons in volume with a separate biological filtration tank that recirculates the water via a 3-foot-wide spillway. The tank is cultivated with diverse aquatic plants, which contribute both aesthetic appeal throughout the year and serve a functional role by filtering the water to preserve its clarity. The shade pergola is constructed out of rough sawn timbers of natural cedar in a post and beam fashion. The structure is set on hand cut stone piers. The covered part of this feature was built using materials salvaged from the previous deck.