Human: Produce a detailed written description of a serene courtyard with a fountain. Assistant: 
A large courtyard is a gathering place for several residences that surround it on three sides. A gate separates it from the nearby road. Benches with backs and arms, shaded by a row of birch trees, provide the residents an outdoor sitting room. In the center of the area, a small fountain chuckles softly as water spills from the pipes that feed it.