Hamptons pool house in the heart of Sydney

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Aussie devotees of Hamptons style will instantly recognise this gorgeous pool house. It was featured in Australian House and Garden magazine and, along with the main house, it can now be yours. The interior design is by Lynda Kerry, and gardens are the work of William Dangar, so you know it's something special...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vg7OYaIy8bAZnkD38iAWIKOh8jcq_yBdqRXqz15qatxnq1AucjYgnFhWdjCkzZp8VvxhkzKWgDsJeNvxVIpHwz1luPiDth7MUNw9L6bHhBevdBt3m6-f_sw_BtULr7HAW5YdQv9ieSTC/s1600/image3-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vg7OYaIy8bAZnkD38iAWIKOh8jcq_yBdqRXqz15qatxnq1AucjYgnFhWdjCkzZp8VvxhkzKWgDsJeNvxVIpHwz1luPiDth7MUNw9L6bHhBevdBt3m6-f_sw_BtULr7HAW5YdQv9ieSTC/s640/image3-4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWT4ObTeVA03EC8G9FxAmkdoQF61sKgrkzrm1pLUgOcFue_Z99c2tGwmctyjgck90CObIoDaxLSt7DjWGndvI7wJaqDUcHzRy0IVtWC3xm0Alv0B1xQnu_oLOLdWxClJzlpHaNaVHUy7XY/s1600/image16-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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And it's always interesting to see how a home styled for a magazine shoot can be completely transformed. For those who haven't seen the House and Garden feature, here's the link to the <a href="http://homes.ninemsn.com.au/assetslideshow.aspx?assetid=149881" target="_blank">slideshow</a>. Link <a href="http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-bellevue+hill-115108727" target="_blank">here</a> to the real estate listing while it lasts....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background-color: transparent; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border: 0px !important;" /></a>

Hamptons pool house in the heart of Sydney

Aussie devotees of Hamptons style will instantly recognise this gorgeous pool house. It was featured in Australian House and Garden magazine...

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Pool party anyone?

And so it begins....the renovation of our pool, that is! Our pool has been looking more like a swamp than an oasis of late, and that's because it's <i>way</i> overdue for a complete overhaul. And after the recent floods we've had here, we had the added problem of dirt and debris washing in from the back yard. I will post some revolting before pics once it's all nice and pretty again, but as it's just too horrendous to show at the moment I'll spare you until it's all finished. Of course, I have a file full of inspiration photos, and here are a few of my faves.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJWEoFl_l9ZhmOoLBruDtvQ8Oh5z_TFhnpmusErco24JEjz8bRn7LMJ2P51XCSV0ZjWQW_OGi-GSKUR8pjDCHFSvTV9JWuHDBRb7hMuew3KBSEErSD0JfkZwKpKuxtgtfm1k4j8IcaQ4/s1600/905161253_Kr6cz-O.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJWEoFl_l9ZhmOoLBruDtvQ8Oh5z_TFhnpmusErco24JEjz8bRn7LMJ2P51XCSV0ZjWQW_OGi-GSKUR8pjDCHFSvTV9JWuHDBRb7hMuew3KBSEErSD0JfkZwKpKuxtgtfm1k4j8IcaQ4/s1600/905161253_Kr6cz-O.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">This pool is very similar to ours actually, and I'm thinking a little pool house would be just the thing to finish it off </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://coastalliving.com/">coastal living magazine</a></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimn7xYIi5h8_Yhcd2B5cZekeG4ylZifTj828wQn1QmrLOeumBYvzOk0iDwxzLiDYL8TLlIG8rp-BePkm7bsu_1sZ7nUlpnExrxpXrhBeKzkx0zd4SCQsDigczgt-d-Nv55WVXdUGjouiM/s640/velvetlinenstudio3.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">via <a href="http://brookegiannetti.typepad.com/">velvet and linen</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">One thing I do have to decide is what colour waterline tiles to use. As we live in a bushland area, I won't use anything too bright or vibrant (so turquoise and aqua are out, unfortunately), as it just won't suit the surrounds. I've also been following the building of <a href="http://shannonfricke.blogspot.com/2010/11/progress.html">Shannon Fricke's new pool</a>, and I know she'll come up with something fabulous to suit her country setting. I'll keep you up-to-date with all the goings on as the renovation progresses. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Friday everyone,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85794/shatay01/57292ae3db79c6d939a1f2a85508a076.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Pool party anyone?

And so it begins....the renovation of our pool, that is! Our pool has been looking more like a swamp than an oasis of late, and that's b...

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