GARDEN DESIGN
CREATING THE PERFECT POOL FOR LIFESTYLE AND LEISURE
Compass Pools by Waterstream, the UK’ s leading luxury swimming pool brand, recently worked with Property Consultant Oliver Bishop to create a swimming pool that would complement his new home whilst providing a space for family enjoyment, fitness and social gatherings. Having previously installed a Compass Pool at his former home, Oliver returned to the brand for his latest build, confident in the quality, low-maintenance design, and professional service he had experienced before. The new pool was intended as a practical and valuable addition to the home, enhancing his family’ s lifestyle and lasting property appeal.
Although the family only enjoyed their first pool for a short period before moving, it left a strong and lasting impression. Oliver wanted to embrace the opportunity to put down roots and create a long-term swimming space for his young daughters, who both love the water. Oliver explains,“ It suits all our individual lifestyles; my daughter is a dedicated swimmer, so she’ s always in the pool, and it works for my routine too. I can come home from work and go straight into the pool, instead of going to the gym, making it easy to exercise and unwind. When there’ s good weather, having a pool feels like we’ re on holiday at home.”
Refining the Design for the Home For his second pool, Oliver selected the Compass XXL-Trainer 133, a larger model that increases the overall pool length from around 11 metres to 13.4 metres. The larger model gave his daughter 12 metres of space to train, whilst the integrated beachline cover added a shallow lounging area, creating a visually balanced aesthetic between the pool and the house.
An anthracite shell, black slatted cover and sandstone coping were chosen to create a cleaner, more contemporary appearance. The Compass team supported these decisions by sharing examples in situ. To complete the landscaping around the pool, Oliver planned a tiered garden, a slabbed terrace, composite decking and soft planting. This keeps the views open for maximum enjoyment and ensures the pool sits comfortably within the space. Oliver adds,“ The bigger pool sits so well in this part of the garden, almost like it was made to go there, and the coping blends right in with the landscaping.”
Reflecting on the design process, Oliver explains,“ I knew exactly what I wanted from the pool – low
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