With a clear view of Lake Lanier, this house in Gainesville, Georgia needed a fitting pool to accent-
uate the surroundings.

The homeowners also wanted a pool that could accommodate their children - aged 5 to 15 - and all of their friends. With this in mind, the builders of Avalon Pools got
to work.

They soon encountered a very unique challenge. The home was located on a sloping lot, which is not uncommon. However, the septic system on the back lot posed a larger problem. The only solution was to construct the pool in the front yard!

With special permission, the builders planned to locate the pool into the hillside. The stipulation was that it not be seen from the street. This new facet of the building process brought its own dilemmas. Drainage was an issue due to the severe slope of the yard and aesthetically speaking, they had to link the pool and beams with the home's antique brick.

After much creative thinking, John Byrd of Avalon Pools said he had to throw out everything he knew about conventional pool design. The finished project was worth every minute of careful planning. They turned the beach entry sideways to fit into the space available, which leads down to a long ledge. Their daughter Ashley, born with special needs, can easily access the ledge and beach entry with her wheelchair.