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THE ART TO CONVERTING UNUSABLE TERRAIN INTO A SOUGHT AFTER POOL & OUTDOOR SPACE

Updated: Aug 10

POOL & LANDSCAPE DESIGN SPOTLIGHT | Erina Heights, Central Coast


INCREASE YOUR PROPERTY'S VALUE BY PUSHING THE POOL AND OUTDOOR DESIGN INTO UNUSABLE TERRAIN: In the realm of bespoke landscaping, transforming otherwise unusable land into an outdoor living space is a true art form. With careful thought and landscape design planning Luxury Pools and Outdoor Living have been able to elegantly transform this part of our clients otherwise unusable terrain into a functional and usable area, increasing the value of the property.


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Infinity edge lap pool and main concrete pool pushed into otherwise unusable space

AVOID THE QUICK FIX, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE: There is no better investment, in the writer's opinion, than investing in your own property. A tax free investment that can also provide joy for your family and offer downsizing opportunities when the kids are grown.


On the Central Coast of NSW, and many other coastal areas of Australia, we face topography & terrain challenges from steep hilly areas, to rocky outcrops, to sandy slippery areas and a pool is a suitable solution to increase land area doubling as a retaining wall when designed correctly.


Cookie Cutter pool builders suggest placing the pool in the most convenient flat area, often sacrificing valuable, and sometimes the only, usable space. This is suitable when your budget is the biggest factor but sacrificing the opportunity to increase usable land comes at a cost from both sides.



DESIGN AND BUILD YOU LANDSCAPING INTO UNUSABLE SPACES: During this Erina Heights design and build Luxury Pools & Outdoor Living defied the cookie-cutter approach, embracing an innovative use of space by stepping the main concrete pool and a lap pool forward into a landscape that was otherwise unusable. While extending a walkway out and over this usable terrain we were able to convert the unusable to a now practical use space.

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Stepping the lap pool down and pushing the enitre build forward into the unusable area

CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE WITH THE RIGHT POOL & OUTDOOR SPACE: Luxury Pools and Outdoor Living where then able to apply a design, using the rear area of the pool space, by introducing a concrete walkway and hang out area. As you can see from the images below this transforms the way our client can use the space.


From the introduction of a cabana, bbq and outdoor entertainment area, to curved fireplace seating and to a basketball area, providing spaces our client never thought possible. The increased flat ground space provides a landscape and entertainers dream area in what otherwise was a limited and restricted landscape.


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Increase flat usable ground, from pushing the pool forward
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Firepit and formed concrete hang out zone achieved in areas otherwise unusable
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Outdoor Shower, extended pool hangout area also achieved through this method
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Wow basketball area, our client never thought it was possible to do all this within this tight space

OVERCOMING THE LANDSCAPE & POOL OBSTICALS CAN LEAD TO A BETTER PLACE: Whether dealing with uneven terrain, rocky ground, dense vegetation, or potential landslip areas—challenges that might have affected your property’s purchase price—this type of approach reimagines these obstacles as unique opportunities.


A concrete pool does more than add a luxurious touch; it can also function as a retaining wall, transforming challenging terrains into productive, usable spaces. Previous owners may not have realised the full potential of the space, but with the right pool & outdoor designer build team, one can reimagine new entertainment areas with robust structural elements, significantly increasing usable square footage & consequently, enhancing your home’s resale value.


Whether your goal is financial gain or enhancing your personal & family’s lifestyle, creating additional flat space is invaluable. By prioritising innovative pool, landscape & outdoor entertainment design solutions, Luxury Pools & Outdoor Living will ensure that every corner of your property is utilised to its fullest potential, creating luxurious, functional, and beautiful outdoor living spaces.


At Luxury Pools & Outdoor Living, we believe that every property holds the potential to become an outdoor space to revel in, like this Erina Heights project.



 

Article information provided by Jason Diamond luxurypools.net.au master and fully licensed builder/director, and is the express opinion and experience of that individual. Luxury Pools Australia, and Jason Diamond, newsletter and articles do not fit all customers, with individual property or person/s having specific needs, therefore each individual should seek independent advice when considering their choices.


 

At Luxury Pools & Outdoor Living we strive to design unique and luxurious pool experiences and do not shy away from build challenges, in fact, they excite us.


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Luxury Pools & Outdoor Living - Central Coast NSW Call: 02 4304 1638 Luxury Pools & Outdoor Living - Design / Build / Landscape / Certify at Luxurypools.net.au


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