Splash into Summer: 7 Homes with Infinity Pools

It’s a scorching, record-breaking spring, and, with summer on the way, what better way to escape the heat than in the cool, clear waters and the beautiful illusion of an infinity pool?  

The water flows over a vanishing edge, there to be silently filtered, cleansed, and returned in an endless cycle. Ah, the Zen tranquility of it! But it’s that edge, that negative-edge horizon line which makes artists of us all, putting us at the center of a new perspective on the world.    

Why not contemplate that view—whether it be the sea, mountains, or countryside—from the glassy surface of water melding into a cloudless blue sky?

Consider an infinity pool overlooking France’s Lake Annecy or perhaps a zero-edge pool above the jungle canopy on the Thai island of Phuket. And if one infinity pool isn’t enough, how about two, each framing a picture-perfect vista of Gouverneur Bay on the island of St. Barths?

The homes featured in this Luxury Defined collection illustrate why an infinity pool is more than a trick of perspective: it’s the ultimate place to cool off and while away a lazy summer afternoon. Contemplate the infinite!  

1. Northern Beaches Trophy Estate in Avalon, NSW, Australia 

Celeste is a trophy estate in the exclusive enclave of Avalon in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Built in 2011 and redesigned under the guidance of architect Rob Burton, the property occupies a prime 17,600-square-foot waterfront lot with a jetty, boatshed, deepwater mooring, and private, sandy beach on Pittwater. 

For seamless indoor-outdoor living, the interiors flow outside to a 65-foot-long infinity tiled pool. Adding to the resort ambience is a covered entertainer’s terrace and an outdoor kitchen with panoramic vistas across Pittwater and Careel Bay. 

The expansive, bayfront living room has a dining area and an ultra-contemporary show kitchen by Corian. 

There are six bedrooms, including the full-floor owner’s suite, five full bathrooms, and eight partial bathrooms. 

A media room, billiards lounge with club-style bar, gym, sauna, elevator, and a garage with workshop are further highlights. 

2. Villa Makai at Senderos, Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 

Villa Makai is a luxury villa in the private, gated eco-resort of Senderos in Tamarindo, the surf capital of Costa Rica. 

This ultra-modern 8,000-square-foot villa is the vision of local architect Abraham Valenzuela. The interior design blends unique materials and textures, such as natural travertine floors and stone and cracked mosaic-tiled ceilings.   

The main living area is a double-height great room adjoining a gourmet kitchen and formal dining area. Sliding walls of glass open to lounge seating, a barbecue pavilion, and a covered terrace surrounded by a glimmering, mosaic-tiled infinity pool facing the jungle canopy. There’s also an indoor pool, enclosed within a glass atrium, for swimming laps.   

All bedrooms, including the four primary suites, guest room, and bunkroom, are en suite. There are seven and a half bathrooms, as well as a freshwater outdoor shower after a day on the beach. 

The property also includes a media lounge, a wine cave with tasting area, a two-car garage, and plentiful off-street parking. 

3. Villa Tourmal in Ouarzazate, Morocco 

Villa Tourmal overlooks Lake El Mansour in Ouarzazate, Morocco, the enchanting garrison city at the edge of the Sahara Desert.  

The 17,222-square-foot villa includes a traditional Moroccan living room, a sitting room, library with fireplace, and an alluring lake-view terrace. 

All 13 bedrooms are en suite. The highlight is the owner’s suite, with a living room, fireplace, spa-like bathroom, and private terrace.  

Several additional dwellings include a caretaker’s house, staff quarters, and a manager’s house with three bedrooms, a living room with fireplace, dining room, two kitchens, an office with fireplace, and a private terrace with a barbecue. 

The private grounds are styled as a desert oasis with verdant lawns, palm-shaded terraces, a thatched pavilion, and two swimming pools: an infinity pool overlooking the lake and a small pool for children.

Currently managed as a luxury guest house,  Villa Tourmal offers superb recreational options in the heart of the Ouarzazate. The prestigious Royal Golf Club is less than a mile away. 

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4. Baan Banyan Villa in Phuket, Thailand

Baan Banyan Villa is a contemporary tropical hideaway in the Waterfall Cove Estate, a private resort community above Kamala Bay on the eastern shore of Phuket.  

The property is at one with the tropical landscape. The Asian-inspired interiors feature exotic hardwoods and natural stone.  

Floor-to-ceiling windows and doors open to wraparound balconies overlooking the treetops and the turquoise waters of the bay. The standout feature is an inviting pool terrace with a 60-foot-long infinity pool facing Kamala Bay. 

Six en suite bedrooms provide luxurious accommodations for up to 12 guests. Residents enjoy access to a suite of luxury services, provided by a team of onsite staff. 

5. Villa Jasmine in Lurin, Saint Barthélemy

Villa Jasmine is in an exclusive enclave of three homes set high in the hills of Lurin, minutes from Gouverneur Beach on the southern coast of Saint Barthélemy. 

French architect François Pécard designed the contemporary compound in harmony with its tropical setting. Exotic wood, granite, and stone details blend seamlessly with the landscape.  

The interiors’ cool white tones and minimalist furniture by interior designer Catherine Pawson lend to the atmosphere of laid-back luxury. 

The main living area is styled for entertaining. A glass-enclosed kitchen with Gaggenau appliances and a vast living room open to the main terrace, a luxurious open-air living space with a waterfall and a magnificent lava-stone mirror pool facing Gouverneur Bay. 

Wooden walkways flanked by lush gardens planted with rare shrubs and cacti lead to two private bungalow-style pavilions, each with a bedroom, bathroom, and terrace. The remaining bedrooms as well as a fitness room and second infinity pool are located in a pavilion just below the main residence.

6. Nachi Villa in Taitung City, Taiwan

Nachi Villa is a luxurious private compound in the foothills of Dulan Mountain, just outside Taitung City. The sleek contemporary structure is situated just above the beach to take in the views of the Pacific Ocean. 

The interiors are designed for indoor-outdoor living. Every room opens to a private balcony with a view of the sea or the lush gardens, a Zen-like oasis with a private courtyard and tearoom surrounded by palm groves. The showpiece is an infinity pool overlooking the surf. 

The property is situated along coastal Provincial Highway 11. Taitung Airport is just 20 minutes’ drive; from there it’s a 50-minute flight to Taipei City. 

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7. Lake Annecy VIlla in Veyrier du Lac, Haute-Savoie, France

Lake Annecy, in the Haute-Savoie region of southeastern France, is the setting for this luxurious modern villa. 

At the water’s edge, a beautiful infinity pool mirrors the lake with its own shimmering blue hue. The pool terrace is protected by a wall of glass to further enhance the view. 

The home nestles on just over an acre of private, landscaped gardens. The interiors offer 4,730 square feet of fluid, light-filled living space. 

The reception rooms are ideal for entertaining on a grand or intimate scale. Walls of windows throughout frame the lake and views. 

Five bedrooms and five bathrooms provide ample accommodations for summer escapes on the lake and winter retreats on the nearby slopes of the Aravis ski resort. Geneva and its international airport are just 40 minutes away. 

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