It took the entire season to complete the backyard of this new home in Ancaster. Not from production delays, but rather the owner’s unrelenting commitment to perfection. He wanted to ensure every single element brought functional practicality to his carefully planned vision of backyard luxury...

The consultant from Betz suggested raising pool and deck to mitigate the change in grade of the sloping lot. The far side of the 16’ x 38’ custom vinyl pool, which is elevated three steps above the sports court, serves as a retaining wall. The sports court’s closely cropped artificial turf is ideal...

The pool’s spacious 7’ x 15’ tanning shelf is the perfect place to catch some rays. The elegant white resin chaise lounges have soft bases which are gentle on the vinyl liner. The pool is equipped with a custom removable volleyball net, so this shelf makes an air-conditioned gathering spot for fans...

The 6’ x 6’ 4” custom vinyl over steel spa is centered on the length of the pool (the hole in the coping is where the volleyball net attaches). This pool, called a “sport pool”, is medium depth ranging from a 4’ shallow end to a 5’ 2” deep end. With the pool’s shallow depth, the spa is easily...

A spacious outdoor lounge area, also sheltered by the loggia, is located beside the home’s family room. The focal point is the custom stone clad fire feature with elegant linear flame burner. A pair of flanking frosted glass panels helps to enhance privacy and block any chilling breezes.

This overhead image provides a striking view of this meticulously planned backyard leisure paradise. What is not so obvious is the descending grade of the lot. The area in the back corner beside the basketball net cleverly conceals a drainage swale where a bed of stone and gravel disperses the area...