8legs: Judy waterfield

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English country gardens once dotted the French Riviera. Now the last of them is about to slip away forever

The sale of Le Clos du Peyronnet marks the fading of English Edwardian gardening on the Riviera.
Waterfield’s garden and his late uncle’s house have been a focal point for Riviera gardening since 1976.
Waterfield was named a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres for his cultural contributions.
The house and garden are registered and protected as a historic monument.
Waterfield’s widow, Judy, is seeking a buyer who will preserve the garden’s legacy.
The feature highlights the broader question of preserving historic gardens when ownership changes.
Country Life reports the garden’s public accessibility may change under new ownership.
The article places Le Clos du Peyronnet in the context of the Riviera’s historic English community.
The sale is framed as the end of an era for English influence on Riviera gardening.
The article notes the garden’s cultural value and its status within the historic conservation system.

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