This leisure sanctuary is part of a country retreat created by a Wellington County financial advisor. He favours the tranquility of open fields and quiet woods over busy cottage life, so transformed this rural century property near Elora into a hidden gem at the end of a long, secluded driveway.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jon Encarnacion
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Have an idea you want to be brought to life? Our creative client Amanda Petree envisioned and drew out this backyard paradise with a floating deck in the middle of the pool! This gorgeous geometric custom pool features a floating Trex Deck with travertine pavers as stepping stones to the deck, plus you can swim UNDER the deck! This custom pool also features the PV3 In-floor cleaning system, it has a gorgeous raised wall with split face ledger stone, porcelain pool waterline tile, water features, travertine coping to match and Dhurrie Beige comfort deck to tie in the whole backyard together. Have you seen the sunset shots of this pool? Totally different vibe! Designer: Mike Richard Project Manager: Jose Zepeda Photographer: Cove Studio Productions

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Pool finished
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Photo by Sundance® Spas
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Colours range from dark brown to reddish, and olive green, with dark and light grains, it’s quite olily and extremely dense in its internal structure.

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An existing home on Hunts Point was in need of a landscape renovation. SCJ Studio transformed the existing, uneven and small pool terrace from “afterthought” to an expansive outdoor amenity oasis with a built in gas firepit, ipe deck on a single level, and included a new privacy fence, raised corten steel planters and dramatic lighting. A new side garden with play lawn for the kids included raised cedar planting beds, crushed granite steel edged walkways, lighting and thoughtful planting. Photo: Andrew Webb

Classic Carolina stainless steel spa and fire pit.
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