Soaking in the Sounds

Our Projects

20 Jun

Set above the Marlborough Sounds, this custom fibreglass pool was designed to blend effortlessly with the existing home and its surroundings. With clean lines, frameless glass fencing, and an automatic cover for year-round ease, the result is a calm and elegant outdoor space—made for relaxing, entertaining, and soaking in the view.

The clients came to us with a clear vision for their Havelock property: they wanted a pool that would sit proudly in front of their existing home and make the most of the expansive views over the Marlborough Sounds. Their goal was to create a space that felt peaceful and refined, somewhere they could unwind, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors across all seasons.

They were after a design that complemented the home's style without overwhelming the setting—something modern but not flashy, low-maintenance yet high-quality. One of the most important aspects of the brief was to keep the view as open as possible, so frameless glass fencing was a must. It needed to provide safety and wind protection without blocking the sightlines from the house through to the pool and out to the water.

The clients also requested a pool with clean lines and functional features. They didn’t want anything over-complicated—just one generous step area that could double as a space to sit, relax, or cool off on a hot day. It was also important to them that the pool be easy to maintain, safe for family use, and warm enough to get plenty of use throughout the year. An automatic cover was incorporated to tick all those boxes—offering heat retention, safety, and a tidy finish.

Given the region’s seismic activity, fibreglass was recommended as the best option—offering structural flexibility, long-term durability, and a sleek finish that aligned perfectly with the clients’ brief.

The result is a beautifully integrated pool that feels like it’s always been part of the property. It reflects the clients' original vision: a calm, functional, and elegant outdoor space that enhances the home’s liveability without taking away from the natural beauty of its surroundings.

Pool size: 11m x 4.5m, depth: 1.2m - 1.7m

Pool features:

Colour: Fiji
Coping colour: White Granite
Coping: Pencil Edge - Urban Paving
White water line tiles
Spa Electric Multi Color changing lights x 2
Oasis 23kw inverter Heat pump
Magna Pool with Ph Controller
Automatic Cover

Pool design & build: Mayfair Pools Marlborough

Marlborough

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