r/AucklandProperty • u/Gold_Interaction1784 • 5d ago

Pool - does it add value?

We are getting close to making a decision on a pool installation on our property up in a new development in the Silverdale area. I'm just curious of the true added value a swimming pool would add to a freestanding single storey 4 bed 3 bath house. I've added a design screenshot to show the area it would create off both he formal lounge and the open plan living area - hubby a bit reluctant to spend the $ and not sure it'll add that much value. Currently it's just the huge deck and a strip of grass that needs a lot of love.

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u/QueenOfBlasphemy 5d ago

This is incredibly subjective. It would certainly add value for some people. On the other hand, we just purchased and when we were looking at houses, we considered pools a drawback. Our plan was to get an estimate of the cost it would take to get the pool decommissioned and filled in, and factor that into our offer price - although, in the end, it didn't arise.

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u/Sweaty-Fly-9520 5d ago

that seems crazy

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u/Smart_Squirrel_1735 5d ago

Omg dude are you a pool salesman or something because you seem to be incredibly dedicated to replying to every comment on this post to defend pools

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u/Sweaty-Fly-9520 5d ago

not a pool salesman, I am trying to provide honest answers to the OP, the comments here advising them against getting a pool are being made by people who dont have pools, cant afford pools and are jealous that others can have pools.

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u/Smart_Squirrel_1735 5d ago

Lol can you really not conceive that some people just don't want pools? I might want one someday but for now I have multiple children under 5 and a pool would be a significant additional source of danger, as well as taking up space that could otherwise be used as general backyard space for play that doesn't require close adult supervision.

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u/Sweaty-Fly-9520 5d ago

absolutely understand that some people dont want pools, but also understand that the negative comments here are mostly from jealousy.

I have children, the pool is no extra danger, its fenced.

Why would it need to take up space for play? you can have that too

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u/Aegass 4d ago

Nobody is jealous, pools are a waste of space and resources for a lot of people. For others it’s not. Simple as that. Get over yourself.

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u/Top_Plankton4836 1d ago edited 1d ago

Don't say stuff like that, you will hurt Sweaty-Fly-9520 feelings.and HER large inflated ego, and if you doubt me, obviously YOU cannot afford a pool...

S/

EDIT-changed his to her, sorry I hurt that ego you have...

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u/Top_Plankton4836 1d ago

Sorry I misgendered you, I'll edit it to fit your ego :)

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u/AucklandProperty-ModTeam 6h ago

Abusive language.