The focal point of the yard is the 18’ x 42’ custom vinyl pool with sheer descent waterfall and integral spa. The spacious surrounding deck has ample room for three chaise lounges with space left for a large grassy children’s play area. Out of view in the back corner is a gravel pad base for their...

The 6.5’ x 8’ custom vinyl over steel spa has a grey 60-mil welded-in-place vinyl liner and is fully winterized for year-round use. The pool, spa and stone structures all feature Halton slate grey natural stone coping which provides a contrasting border for the brick pattern patio of Mega Melville...

To achieve the necessary height for the sheer descent waterfall, an elevated wall was built and clad with matching Scandina grey Lafitt Tandem wall stone. The waterfall is both aesthetic and practical, with the soothing sound of water providing a calming effect while it helps muffle ambient...

With the entire backyard utilized with leisure features, the only outstanding need was for a place to house the pool equipment with space for storage and bathers to change. The perfect solution is a 9’ x 12’ cedar shed which is fully insulated to enable the spa to operate over the winter.

The custom stone barbecue station, clad with matching Lafitt wall stone, has a spacious slate grey stone countertop highlighted by a built-in Napoleon Prestige Pro 665 grill. Matching stainless steel accessories include a storage cabinet, drawer unit and undercounter fridge.

There are three access points to the backyard, each with a locking gate to comply with safety regulations. The first is the home’s rear main floor walkout connecting to the sidewalk beside the home, the second is at the top of the basement walkout stairs and third is at the home’s side door walkout...

One of the yard’s most popular features after dark is the custom stone linear flame fire table. The generous patio area leaves lots of space for stools and chairs to pull up in a circle. There is something primordial about gathering round flickering flames, they invariably beckon conviviality and...

Once the backyard was fully transformed it became hard to imagine it any other way. For a busy young family this low maintenance retreat illustrates practically and beautifully the lure of having a cottage at home. From fitness to relaxation to family fun and games, it’s hard to find a reason to...