hen the owners of Grove House purchased their charming, heritage-listed residence in Woollahra in Sydney’s inner east, they were also investing in the preservation of one of the city’s shared private gardens. The clients had been looking to move for a year and it was this garden that really drew them in. Much like a secret garden, the serene oasis is hidden near a bustling street and provides a buffer for the five residences that share the greenery. The garden is a generator of community and social activity among the residents; a welcome place of respite and retreat, host to many birthday celebrations and communal barbecues. It
