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10 Stunning Pools and Grottos You Can Buy Around Philly

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Philly's public pools are open. And while the masses schlepp across town to one of Philly's abundant pools and splash pads in search for refuge from another balmy Philadelphia summer, the owners of these pieces of real estate have no farther to travel than their own backyard. Literally. Here's a map of 10 stunning très-private pools and spas on the market in and around Philly. Cheers to never having to reserve a day bed at North Shore ever again. Live the dream.



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BlackOak Estate

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This four-bedroom country estate in Malvern is listed for $3,950,000 and six fireplaces, original millwork, and of course, an unparalleled backyard oasis that features a covered bar w/pizza oven, outdoor fireplace and grill; a guest house wth full kitchen, dining & living area, bedroom & bath, and that pool.

Wyndmoor Estate on Coveted Street

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Asking $2,950,000, this six-bedroom estate a few minutes from Chestnut Hill boasts multiple outdoor entertainment areas, including a veranda with fireplace, slate terraces, grill station with bar seating and a gorgeous, custom pool.

McGoodwin's "French Village"

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Per the listing: "Robert McGoodwin, the well known Philadelphia architect collaborated with Dr. George Woodward to create and develop the "French Village", from 1924 to 1931. 7305 Emlen is one of the most gracious homes of this particular project." The house, asking $1,175,000, boasts seven bedrooms, four fireplaces, and a completely renovated pool and patio.

Private Haverford Estate

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Asking $2,895,000, this six-bedroom estate nestled on more than one acre of land and this stunning splash pad. Bonus: the Versailles-esque Hall of Mirrors inside (check out photo 16, linked through "website.")

The Leap Year Barn

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This stunner was featured on HGTV and numerous other publications. It's insanely gorgeous. But the focal point for today's lesson is this gorgeous pool and back yard, which includes several detached buildings one of which can be "studio space." The pre-revolutionary Sweitzer style converted barn is asking a little less than $900K. A steal!

French Manor in Delaware

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This massive estate just dropped significantly in price to just shy of $2.4M. The five-bedroom residence boasts an abundance of fireplaces, a stunning kitchen, and of course the pool of your childhood fantasies.

Nooks and Crannies Edition in Jersey

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Well, when you have this much money, you can design the pool however you darn well please. But the question is: for $2,295,000, will someone buy this estate with the pool of many nooks and crannies?

Custom Waterfront(ish) Penthouse

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Recently a subject of a one million dollar price chop, this custom penthouse at 101 Walnut Street boasts a pretty bodacious stunning pool on its massive terrace. It's now asking less than $2.4M.

Glenlaurel Estate

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Asking a little less than $4 million, this English Norman Manor boasts eight bedrooms inside, but outside those stone walls: an "incomparable property with meticulously landscaped grounds, natural spring fed ponds, swimming pool and lighted tennis court." Not too shabby.

Stately Gladwyne Estate

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Asking $3,950,000, this massive estate features five bedrooms, eight and a half baths, and "beautifully landscaped grounds that likens being in a private world all your own."

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BlackOak Estate

This four-bedroom country estate in Malvern is listed for $3,950,000 and six fireplaces, original millwork, and of course, an unparalleled backyard oasis that features a covered bar w/pizza oven, outdoor fireplace and grill; a guest house wth full kitchen, dining & living area, bedroom & bath, and that pool.

Wyndmoor Estate on Coveted Street

Asking $2,950,000, this six-bedroom estate a few minutes from Chestnut Hill boasts multiple outdoor entertainment areas, including a veranda with fireplace, slate terraces, grill station with bar seating and a gorgeous, custom pool.

McGoodwin's "French Village"

Per the listing: "Robert McGoodwin, the well known Philadelphia architect collaborated with Dr. George Woodward to create and develop the "French Village", from 1924 to 1931. 7305 Emlen is one of the most gracious homes of this particular project." The house, asking $1,175,000, boasts seven bedrooms, four fireplaces, and a completely renovated pool and patio.

Private Haverford Estate

Asking $2,895,000, this six-bedroom estate nestled on more than one acre of land and this stunning splash pad. Bonus: the Versailles-esque Hall of Mirrors inside (check out photo 16, linked through "website.")

The Leap Year Barn

This stunner was featured on HGTV and numerous other publications. It's insanely gorgeous. But the focal point for today's lesson is this gorgeous pool and back yard, which includes several detached buildings one of which can be "studio space." The pre-revolutionary Sweitzer style converted barn is asking a little less than $900K. A steal!

French Manor in Delaware

This massive estate just dropped significantly in price to just shy of $2.4M. The five-bedroom residence boasts an abundance of fireplaces, a stunning kitchen, and of course the pool of your childhood fantasies.

Nooks and Crannies Edition in Jersey

Well, when you have this much money, you can design the pool however you darn well please. But the question is: for $2,295,000, will someone buy this estate with the pool of many nooks and crannies?

Custom Waterfront(ish) Penthouse

Recently a subject of a one million dollar price chop, this custom penthouse at 101 Walnut Street boasts a pretty bodacious stunning pool on its massive terrace. It's now asking less than $2.4M.

Glenlaurel Estate

Asking a little less than $4 million, this English Norman Manor boasts eight bedrooms inside, but outside those stone walls: an "incomparable property with meticulously landscaped grounds, natural spring fed ponds, swimming pool and lighted tennis court." Not too shabby.

Stately Gladwyne Estate

Asking $3,950,000, this massive estate features five bedrooms, eight and a half baths, and "beautifully landscaped grounds that likens being in a private world all your own."