A pool is not only on every kid’s wish list – it can provide a tonne of awesome benefits for the whole family! From an effective way to reduce stress to a fun and fabulous private backyard oasis – there is so much to love about a pool.
Plus, a custom-designed pool can increase a home’s selling price anywhere between the $100 – $200K price bracket!
So, are you ready to dive right in and add value to your home and life?
Let me entertain you!
Most parents will tell you there’s something about water that can keep kids entertained for hours on end! Kids love to swim, so having a backyard pool will provide endless hours of babysitting for the little people in your life, as well as offer an ideal space for teenagers to hang out, too.
Cool it!
Our long, hot summers can sometimes be a struggle. Dragging everyone’s stuff to the beach, searching for a car spot with the rest of the crowds and trekking through hot sand is sometimes more effort than it’s worth. There’s no more accessible or quicker way to cool off than to dive into your backyard pool.
PAR-tay!
From cocktail parties to impromptu BBQs, kids pool parties, or just having friends and family over for a swim; there’s nothing better than spending time by the pool.
The expertise in designing fully-integrated pools into a beautiful backyard landscape has come a long way. Today’s pool is a stylish extension of the house and a place to spend time, not just swim.
FIT-spo
Swimming is a fantastic full-body, low-impact workout. And it’s not just us adults who will enjoy the fitness benefits – a pool encourages kids to spend more time outdoors, so they’ll spend hours playing games and swimming instead of resorting to TV or the iPad.
We are Family
With all the distractions of family life, it’s the simple things – like spending time making memories in the backyard pool – that bring families together. A pool gives you a great reason to stay home, and after a stressful day or week, you don’t have to go far to relax and share some quality family time.
Stress Less
Being in and around water has a proven and natural way of making you feel calm and happy. Moving your body in water promotes a weightless sense of relaxation. Even sunbathing poolside gives you a chance to relax and get a good dose of Vitamin D. Plus, a pool encourages physical exercise, which stimulates your brain to release all those happy, feel-good endorphins, in turn, reducing stress levels.
Just keep swimming
The undeniable convenience of a backyard pool goes a long way when it comes to encouraging confidence in your kids around water. While kids should always be supervised in the pool, the more time they spend in the water, the quicker they’ll learn swimming techniques and pool safety.
Money Money Money
According to Roy Morgan research, swimming pool ownership is rising in Australia, with about 2.7 million Aussies living in a house with a swimming pool.
Whilst there is no concrete evidence to link pools to house price, indicators suggest a pool does help your house stand out from the crowd and, therefore, could push up the asking price and reduce the selling time.
Are you considering a backyard pool? Now is the perfect time to get planning so you can be enjoying it and all these benefits next summer.
Donna Etchells - McGrath Estate Agents 