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Majestic Hillside California Villa Blooming With Native Plants and Water Features

From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

This California villa's multi-tier terrace dances down the hillside, contributing native plantings, arresting water features and modern resort conveniences to an established natural landscape with a creek and majestic oak trees.

Pool and Tennis Court

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Pool With Tennis Court and Gravel Patio

This magical property came with a creek and majestic California-native oak trees. Landscape designers used those elements as a centering point, and styled the rest of the backyard around them. The theme was: eco-adventure resort and the grounds include a pool, tennis court and multiple lounge areas.

Pool and Backyard Overview

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Infinity Pool and Backyard Overview

From the infinity pool, one gets a prime vantage point for taking in the rest of this backyard's wonders. Its multiple levels create a wide variety of retreats and places to entertain beneath the trees.

Pool and Turquoise Umbrella

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Infinity Pool and Turquoise Umbrella

Cutouts in the concrete walls make private little nooks for lounging poolside. The infinity edge looks down into the gardens.

Pool and Palapa

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Pool and Palapa With Daybed

After a swim, grab a nap under the shade of the palapa. The infinity edge of the pool tumbles down into a cheerful flower garden.

Waterfall and Colorful Flowers

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Waterfall and Red and Purple Flowers

At the base of this waterfall, a bounty of colorful flowers show off their bright shades.

Waterfall and Blue Umbrella

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Waterfall and Wood Fence

Infinity pool on top, this beautiful waterfall underneath. To ease the transition into the lower part of the yard, designers created a striking garden in front of the water feature.

Stream and Fire Pit

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Waterfall and Stream

The infinity edge of the pool becomes a remarkable focal point from the lower level of the yard. The waterfall blends into its surroundings with the help of wood retaining walls and a pretty garden. A few steps further down, a fire pit has a lovely vantage point by the stream.

Walkway and Paper Lantern

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Cement Walkway and Paper Lantern

The walkway through this backyard isn't a red carpet, but it has all the grandeur of one with twinkling fairy lights and paper lanterns dancing overhead.

Backyard and Paper Lanterns

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Backyard With Paper Lanterns

One could spend an entire weekend in this incredible backyard and not get bored. There's so much to see and do! Here, under the trees, paper lanterns and fairy lights add to the captivating mood.

Tennis Court and Lanterns

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Infinity Pool and Tennis Court

Designers planned this vast backyard to be an intricate network of outdoor spaces, some large, some small and intimate. There's room to play (with the help of tennis and basketball courts) and room to entertain.

Small Patio and Tennis Court

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Gravel Small Patio and Tennis Court

A stream runs through the center of the property. Climb a set of stairs to reach a charming petite landing and a tennis court.

Backyard and Bridge

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Backyard With Bridge

Truly, this incredible backyard has something for everyone...even the homeowners' chickens who freely roam a large part of the land. A bridge crosses the stream that runs through the middle. Just up from the stream, you can find several outdoor lounging areas, plus a basketball and tennis court.

Backyard and Chickens

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Backyard With Chickens

The homeowners' chickens roam the backyard, paying visits to the stream and the streamside fire pit.

Luxury Backyard With Stairs

Photo: Meiwen Wang Photography. From: ZFreedman Landscape Architecture

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Luxury Backyard With Stairs and Bridge

In creating this home's incredible grounds, designers focused on establishing a lush, naturalistic landscape that also incorporated luxurious outdoor spaces for relaxing and entertaining.

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