Ultimate pool party pads
These prestige properties are making a splash on the market
DIVE into some of the best properties with swimming pools across the Geelong region as the temperature is set to hit 30C for most of this week.
There is no better way to cool down on a hot day than to jump into the water, and these luxury properties with pools on the market could make this a reality.
RT Edgar, Ocean Grove agent Brock Grainger said a swimming pool added value to a property.
“When you are looking at prestige properties it is almost a given these days, anything over $1 million and people are looking for a pool,” Mr Grainger said.
“A lot of people are moving for the whole change of lifestyle and a pool adds that lifestyle into the mix.”
However, he said it had to be the right property and price point for it to add value.
“If you are putting a pool in a new estate, it is not necessarily what the market is after but certainly in the prestige properties,” he said.
Here are five properties on the market that will make a splash. 148 ORTON ST, OCEAN GROVE
This luxury property has the best of both worlds with the house centred around an inviting swimming pool, while just over the sand dunes is a surf beach.
The private and peaceful Balinese resort-style property is crafted from rich timbers and Mt Gambier limestone.
The house design is based on a square, with the swimming pool and outdoor entertainment area in the middle and the house with six bedrooms, four living spaces and two double garages wrapping around it.
Mr Grainger is selling the property with price hopes of $3.45 million to $3.7 million. 3 MCLAREN COURT, WAURN PONDS
A mineral salt swimming pool and spa is a highlight of this 3186sq m family property in Waurn Ponds.
It is accompanied by a fourbedroom house with four separate living areas, including a kitchen with huge butler’s pantry.
The main living area overlooks the solar and gasheated swimming pool, while the property also has room for a tennis court.
Barry Plant, Highton agent Deane Hughes is selling the property with price hopes of $1.15 million to $1.25 million.
163-169 RHINDS RD, WALLINGTON
Hexham Lodge is an upmarket Wallington homestead on 1.19ha of land with a picturesque swimming pool.
The English manor-style house has four bedrooms, multiple living areas and an extensive wine cellar with a 4500 bottle capacity, all surrounded by lush lawn and deciduous trees.
The solar-heated pool and gas-heated spa is accompanied by a dining patio, covered living and barbecue zone and detached cabana.
Bellarine Property, Barwon Heads agent Ben Roberts is selling the property with price hopes of $2.45 million to $2.65 million. 13 LANDSDALE COURT, DRYSDALE
Outdoor entertaining is a breeze at this Drysdale property. From the covered deck area to the pizza oven and barbecue, as well as the inviting swimming pool with Balinese hut, this area will make the most of the warmer weather.
Adjoining this zone is a five-bedroom house with study, an open-plan living area and second loungeroom as well as a freestanding shed.
Stockdale & Leggo, Drysdale agent Daniel Lamanna said price hopes were $1.2 million to $1.3 million. 32A & 34A GOLIGHTLY ST, POINT LONSDALE
A stunning O’Dowd-built house on a double block has an impressive outdoor area with swimming pool.
There is also a triple barbecue, rotisserie and wet bar under the vergola.
The three-bedroom house is spread over two levels and has an open-plan living area and separate loungeroom on the ground floor.
Kerleys, Point Lonsdale agent Damian Cayzer is selling the property with price hopes of $2.6 million.