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In-ground urban swimming pool: the new trend
In-ground urban swimming pool: the new trend
Posté leA long-standing trend for several years, the small in-ground pool is also finding its place in the city and is known as the in-ground urban pool.
Its popularity is due in part to the shrinking size of lots and the growing popularity of swimming pools. Townhouse owners are also looking to add an in-ground pool to their homes. The urban in-ground pool is a growing trend. Let's decipher this trend together...
A swimming pool exempt from administrative formalities
Swimming pools located in cities are generally smaller. Any in-ground pool with a surface area of 10 m² or less does not require any administrative procedures (prior declaration of work - building permit) unless it is located in a protected, classified area or in a natural park. This does not exempt future owners from consulting the local PLU.
A swimming pool that fits anywhere
The shrinking land area is linked to this new phenomenon. Since 2019, 2 out of 3 in-ground pools have been built on smaller plots*.
Cities are no exception to this phenomenon: small swimming pools are now occupying the gardens of townhouses. City dwellers who have a small green space want to transform it into a "blue space" to enjoy a swimming spot at home.
The small urban swimming pool can take on different shapes and sizes, and can also fit into tight spaces. Homeowners will stop at nothing to enjoy a pool area at home that will enhance the value of their property, since, as a reminder, the presence of a swimming pool increases the added value of the house when selling (16.1% on average)**.
A swimming pool linked to environmental concerns
The small urban pool also has the advantage of being economical. In addition to its smaller water volume, it also requires less maintenance products. Water that's always clean at a lower cost.
A smaller volume of water is also faster to heat when using a heating device like a heat pump. Everything is more economical with a small pool.
A fully equipped swimming pool
The final characteristic of the small urban pool is that it is often very well-equipped. Homeowners who opt for a small pool because their land doesn't allow for a larger one are looking for well-being at home.
Thus, a small urban swimming pool can be equipped with a submerged beach allowing users to relax with their feet in the water, swimming against the current.
They also choose comfort equipment that allows them to enjoy their swimming pool and limit its constraints: automatic water treatment, heating, cleaning robot, etc.
*Source FPP
**Source: Best Agents platform
