Seamless heated spa
The spa is integrated into the pool design, creating a unified visual experience rather than a separate component.
Before you build a luxury pool
What If the Pool—and the New Home—Were Already Finished?
If you are considering investing approximately $175,000–$200,000 in a hyper-custom pool, compare that project with the opportunity to move into a brand-new luxury home where the pool, heated spa and summer kitchen are already complete.
A larger decision than the pool
Before redesigning your backyard, reconsider the whole property
A highly customized pool can transform a home—but it can also expose everything the existing property still does not provide.
After the pool is finished, will the current kitchen support the way you entertain? Is the lot private enough? Is there room for a summer kitchen? Does the home have the layout, warranties, energy performance and community setting you want for the next decade?
For some families, building the pool is absolutely the right answer. For others, the same conversation reveals that they are ready for a different home.
Do not compare a new pool with doing nothing. Compare it with every way the same investment could change how your family lives.
A fully designed outdoor environment
Not simply a pool added to a yard
The outdoor living space at 26112 Estates Ridge was designed as part of the home rather than treated as a later accessory.
Swim-up bar
In-water seating turns the pool into a place to gather and keeps swimmers connected to the outdoor entertaining area.
Gas fire bowls
Fire and water provide movement, warmth and a dramatic evening focal point around the pool.
Stepping-stone entry
Architectural stepping stones create a resort-style transition across the water and give the pool a distinctive custom identity.
Built-in summer kitchen
Outdoor cooking, refrigeration and preparation space allow the host to remain part of the gathering.
Golf-community views
The outdoor setting opens toward landscaped green space and the golf-oriented RedTail environment.
Understand the real comparison
A $175,000–$200,000 decision deserves more than one estimate
A pool of this scale and customization could approach that range when added to an existing Central Florida home. The final cost depends on engineering, access, soil, utilities, decking, enclosure, equipment, finishes and site conditions.
$175K–$200K
Illustrative custom-pool investment
This is a planning range for a complex luxury project—not a contractor quote or guarantee. Buyers and owners should obtain written site-specific proposals.
Pool constructionDesign, permits, excavation, engineering and installation
Supporting improvementsDecking, enclosure, drainage, landscaping and electrical or gas work
Living through constructionNoise, access, disruption, delays and backyard downtime
Existing-home limitationsThe floor plan, kitchen, lot and community remain unchanged
Finished-home alternativePool, spa, summer kitchen and new home are ready together
The comparison is not dollar-for-dollar. Selling, purchasing, financing, taxes, insurance and closing costs also matter. A personalized analysis should compare the complete financial and lifestyle impact of both options.
One connected entertaining space
The kitchen does not end at the back door
The home’s interior kitchen and matching built-in summer kitchen work as one entertaining system. Inside, the custom kitchen includes a built-in espresso machine, gas range and dishwasher capacity designed to handle two loads at once.
Outside, the summer kitchen faces the pool and spa so food preparation does not remove the host from the gathering. The swim-up bar, fire bowls and covered living area allow the space to change naturally from afternoon swimming to evening entertaining.
Build the pool or buy the lifestyle?
Both can be good decisions—for different families
The purpose of the comparison is not to force a move. It is to make sure a major backyard investment supports the home you truly want.
Adding the pool may make sense when…
- You love the existing home, lot and community.
- The property has adequate access, space and privacy.
- The interior already supports your entertaining plans.
- You expect to remain long enough to enjoy the investment.
- Site-specific bids and timelines fit your budget.
Comparing a new home may make sense when…
- You already want more space or a different floor plan.
- Your current lot limits the outdoor design.
- The kitchen and entertaining areas also need renovation.
- You want new-construction systems and warranties.
- You prefer a finished lifestyle without managing the project.
Featured finished alternativeNew Construction · Never Occupied
The custom pool—and the custom home—are ready now
26112 Estates Ridge offers the rare opportunity to become the first owner of a completed luxury residence with its outdoor environment already built.
New Construction · Never OccupiedOffered at $1,950,000
26112 Estates Ridge Road
Built by Adam Edgington with Trilogy Home Builders, the residence combines custom new construction, a nearly one-acre setting and a complete indoor-outdoor entertaining environment behind RedTail’s gates.
- Custom luxury pool
- Seamless heated spa
- Swim-up bar seating
- Gas fire bowls
- Stepping-stone water feature
- Built-in summer kitchen
- Golf-community views
- Transferable builder warranties
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Luxury pool questions
Before starting the project
Can a highly customized pool cost $175,000–$200,000?
A complex pool with an integrated spa, fire features, custom decking, enclosure, outdoor kitchen and significant site work could approach or exceed that range. Actual pricing depends on the property and written contractor specifications.
Will adding an expensive pool increase the home’s value by the full cost?
Not necessarily. A pool may improve desirability and value, but market recovery depends on the home, neighborhood, buyer demand, design quality and price range. Owners should not assume a dollar-for-dollar return.
What costs are commonly overlooked when adding a pool?
Potential additional expenses include engineering, permits, access preparation, drainage, utilities, gas and electrical work, decking, enclosure, landscaping, equipment upgrades and repairs to disturbed areas.
Why compare moving with adding a pool?
A pool project improves the backyard but does not change the home’s layout, kitchen, lot size, age or community. Comparing both options can reveal which investment better supports the family’s longer-term plans.
Can out-of-area buyers tour 26112 Estates Ridge remotely?
Yes. Buyers can request a live video walkthrough of the home, pool, spa and summer kitchen before traveling to Central Florida.
Before signing a pool contract
Compare the finished alternative
Connect with Brantley Wheeler for a private tour, live video walkthrough or a practical build-versus-buy conversation centered on your family’s plans.
Cost examples are illustrative and not construction quotes, appraisals or guarantees of value. Property information is believed accurate but is subject to independent verification. Buyers and owners should obtain appropriate contractor, financial, insurance, tax and real-estate advice.