'Room for Pool' homes?

[Russ_Boston]

I see many resale (and some new) homes that state "Room for pool". Conceptually I understand what this means as it relates to lot size, setbacks etc.

My question goes to checking the viability of that statement. In other words if i buy a resale that states that there is room for a pool are there other concerns that may not allow a pool to be built later. I'm thinking of things buried in the ground like water, gas, sewer pipes etc.

Is there any way that you could get a pool building company to give you an estimate on the accessibility of it without actually building it yet? I know there would be some costs involved for the estimate.

Has anyone heard of something like this or of anyone getting :edit: by this?

Thanks - Russ

[inda50]

very good question. How do you difinatively know?? Has anyone gotten a house in this situation and been told otherwise?

[Lil Dancer]

I did run into someone who ran into that situation and was unable to put in a pool because of some buried electrical stuff. Room for a pool does not mean there aren't easements or other such things that would preclude pool installation. I would suggest that you look at the property plans/deeds to make sure there aren't any restrictions, and also to go over it with the Architectural Review board before making a purchase decision, if it is your intention to put in a pool.

[Russ_Boston]

Good suggestion LD - I'd like to somehow get it in writing before committing to the purchase.

[captain1202]

Russ....I know NOT why you'd bother to put in a pool. Why deal with the maintenance. There are so many nice pools in TV I'd rather be "chilling" than "cleaning". Unless of course your into swimming "au Naturale".

[Russ_Boston]

That's why I'd buy with 'room for a pool'. My intent is to buy without one but have the option to add one if conditions dictate. And by conditions I mean Mrs. Russ Boston.

[DDoug]

Our house has room for a pool and the folks two doors over put one in. Any thing that is under ground can be moved if you really want it.Thats why we bought a house with this size lot for resale.O and a 5 minute walk to SSL no parking up town required