Fort Worth Extreme Hillside

Project details:

• Pool Type: Linear Straight-line
• Features: Blue Granite PebbleSeen • Bubblers • Buff Lueders • Cabana • Fireplace • Flush Spa • Granbury Stone • Grotto • Outdoor Kitchen • Rain Sheer Descent • Turf •
• Project Designer: Mike Farley
• Project Manager: Bobby Brzozowski

For years the backyard was unusable.  A corner lot with over 30′ of drop it was only the dogs playground.  The trees provided the only privacy and had to stay.  The power to the home was rerouted below grade and part of the driveway removed to place the cabana on the upper terrace centered on the kitchen door.  It was large enough for a dining table and chairs and a couch by the fireplace.  Curtains were used to create additional shade and privacy.  The kitchen was located under the large roof overhang between the house and the cabana.  Terraces connected the outdoor living area and the existing family room wood raised deck.  The pool was set down 10 feet below to be level with the existing patio off the walkout basement and so no piers were needed per the engineer.  The spa was located on the middle terrace above the pool, one of the six different levels.  The pool was for activity and exercise so long and narrow worked between the house and tree.  Artificial turf was used instead of paving to give a garden feel and still provide function to sitting areas on 3 terraces.  Stucco and Spanish tile were incorporated to tie in with the Spanish style interior.  The rainfalls gave a great sound and are less effected by the wind 4′ above the pool.  The greatest surprise was the water from the front yard was draining under the house and the pool walls would dam the flow so a drain system had to be added to deal with the water.  The other surprise is this backyard is a total awesome place for gatherings and activities now.

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