Pool & Landscaping: Yarmouth Port
At this home in Yarmouth Port we created a true outdoor family entertainment area. It’s a project which came together in stages over the course of several years. We began with the pool and fire pit. The pool was sited to make the most of the marsh views. A set of travertine and natural stone steps, which is centered to the pool, provides access from the home and dramatic views. The elongated, gas-operated fire pit is set at the far end of the pool, closest to the marsh. In the second phase of the project, we added a pool house and basketball court. The pool house, with a powder room, washer and dryer, and a sink and refrigerator, was designed to eliminate trips in and out of the house. A comfortable inside seating area, and a rooftop deck, add charm and functionality. With two avid young athletes in the family, the adjacent basketball court sees a lot of action. In anticipation of the next phase – which will include a deck with an additional fire pit just off the back of the home, a storage shed and a two-car garage – we installed retaining walls with natural stone veneer.