Add entertainment options and value with a pool – The Dallas Morning News

Homes with pools have long been considered a premium during the hot Texas summers. But a global pandemic made them even more important, according to real estate experts nationwide.

In the age of coronavirus, many buyers are seeking a pool. They like the idea that their home is a one-stop shop for all their summer entertainment activities since they are concerned about leaving the house, one expert recently told bankrate.com.

For many DFW buyers, a pool is a must-have since it creates instant (and easy) summertime activities for kids and provides refuge for all from the heat. Whether you want to indulge in morning swims or host weekend barbecues, a pool can become the centerpiece of your summer.

Allie Beth Allman & Associates has listings with pools to offer so you can start summer with a splash.

In the Vaquero community, Dona Robinson is offering a home that is more of a masterpiece. The pool sits in the Napa-inspired homes romantic courtyard beside an expansive covered loggia. With the kitchen and 1,500-bottle wine room steps away inside, the layout at 1122 Post Oak Place has been ideally designed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining.

For those seeking a stylish home in University Park, Susan Baldwin has the right home. Sitting at 3524 Centenary Drive, the five-bedroom abode impresses inside with beautiful architectural details like arched doorways, wood-beamed ceilings and grand fireplaces. Its timeless elegance continues as you flow out to the grill area, screened porch and landscaped patio, landing you at the pool and spa.

Lush grounds surround the breathtaking pool, spa, cabana and outdoor living areas at 5210 Deloache Ave. to create an ideal outdoor oasis in Preston Hollow. You can relax in the shade under a canopy of mature trees or find your place to bask in the sun along the expansive pool deck. This seven-bedroom, eight-bath estate offered by Cindy Stager includes dramatic entertaining areas and an 1,866-square-foot detached guest house. If you need more of a break from the heat, head inside to the media, craft or game rooms.

Between cool games of basketball in the pool, you can line up at the cabana bar at 4206 Middleton Road in Preston Hollow for a summery libation. This homes living spaces overlook the backyard oasis, which also includes a grill and dining area. Even cooler is the garage attached to the five-bedroom residence, which is Tesla-ready. The home is represented by Bev Berry.

The luxury real estate boutique of Allie Beth Allman & Associates leads DFW in the sale of homes $3 million to $6 million and in premier neighborhoods, according to Multiple Listing Service. Connect with an expert agent at alliebeth.com.

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