Fort Worth Extreme Hillside
Pool, Spa and Cabana
2018 - PebbleTec's "The World's Greatest Pool Award
2018 - APSP International GOLD Award
2018 - APSP Region 3 GOLD Award
for Engineering
Project Designed by Mike Farley
Constructed by Claffey Pools
Videos:
Before & After
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Project Details - For years the backyard was unusable.
A corner lot with over 30' of drop it was only the dogs playground. The
trees provided the only privacy and had to stay. The
power to the home was rerouted below grade and part of the driveway removed to
place the cabana on the upper terrace centered on the kitchen door. It was large
enough for a dining table and chairs and a couch by the fireplace. Curtains were
used to create additional shade and privacy. The kitchen was located under the
large roof overhang between the house and the cabana. Terraces connected the
outdoor living area and the existing family room wood raised deck. The pool was
set down 10 feet below to be level with the existing patio off the walkout basement
and so no piers were needed per the engineer. The spa was located on the middle
terrace above the pool, one of the six different levels. The pool was for activity and
exercise so long and narrow worked between the house and tree. Artificial turf was
used instead of paving to give a garden feel and still provide function to sitting areas
on 3 terraces. Stucco and Spanish tile were incorporated to tie in with the Spanish
style interior. PebbleSheen is Blue Granite. The rainfalls gave a great sound
and are less effected by the wind above the pool. The greatest
surprise was the water from the front yard was draining under the house and the
pool walls would dam the flow so a drain system had to be
added to deal with the water. The other surprise is this backyard
is a total awesome place for gatherings and activities now.