I don’t think it’s nearly as bad as you think it is. Honestly, a few nice lounge chairs and nice planters will go a long way to making the area look great.

You sure that’s a hot tub and not the baby pool? 😉

Looks nice, add a dining table, chairs, fire pit, comfy chairs and a glass of wine!

Landscaping will help immensely. It just seems like a lot of concrete because you're not accustomed to it yet. The yard is quite nice.

I was expecting something really bad and that is not. Did you not want a pool? In most cases that is a bonus and I agree once you get to work with furniture and some landscaping it will be a big bonus for entertaining. I have no idea about that liitle tub but that would be easy to just fill and plant some nice plants there. I do agree fencing will be an issue , where I live the pool needs to be fenced with a locking gate not sure about where you are.

There is SOOO much potential here! IMO, all it needs to soften it is some landscaping (colourful planters and plants scattered around perimeter), loungers, an outdoor dining area, colourful cushions, outdoor area rug(s), umbrella, etc. Pick a colour scheme and run with it. If you removed the hot tub, that footprint could be for loungers or outdoor dining and if you were to do that, I would also suggest moving the pool equipment at the same time to around the side of house (where the downspout is) that would give you more "living" space.

Finally, given the "sidewalk" style of your pool surround, my guess is the pool dates to the late 70's early 80's. That being said, as part of your due diligence, suggest you have someone qualified to inspect pool equipment do so as part of your home inspection prior to buying/closing.

If you do end up purchasing, make sure to update with "after" photos!

The "little pool" will be a blessing to visitors with toddlers, parent can sit adjacent. It can be quite tiring to try to "hold on" to them in the big pool.

It's a friendly and inviting space. If you create "rooms" for specific uses in the back it would be so pretty. Privacy screens, decking, changes in levels, trees and flowers would be awesome.

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Build a low deck near the small "pool" so it acts more like a spa bath (how big and deep is it?). Add a privacy screen behind it to fee cosy.

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Everything is low and horizontal so think of a vertical structure to mix things up.

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Plants in containers and more trees. You are only seeing the pool because there is little else there to draw the eye too. Colours, textures will make it feel quite beautiful.

I think it’s really nice - just needs some finishing touches like furniture and planters. Adding some wood deck, a pergola, etc would be cool too.