Our pool is one of the features of our home.It is 10 metres long, 5 metres ide, and 6 metres in the middle of the curve. Getting in and out is simple and easy using the Roman steps at either end. In summer the pool is cleaned and maintained by a professional on a weekly basis.
In addition to the usual water inlets, our pool has a further 21 small inlet jets where water enters under pressure and in rotation at the bottom of the pool and steps. These extra inlets help prevent dirt and dust settling on the bottom or the steps; any larger debris, such as flowers or leaves, are kept suspended and extracted through the skimmers.
In addition to housing the various mechanical works, the poolhouse provides extra shade for guests who want to sit or lie outside but out of the direct afternoon summer sun. It also has storage for sun beds and mattresses, and a bathroom with shower, basin, and toilet
The pool has several special features that make the water very pleasant to swim in, and reduces routine maintenance to a minimum.
We do not treat the water with chlorine or salt, but circulate it through a bioUV tube to purify it. The water is always clear, and does not irritate the eyes or the skin. We also have a pH-pump that continuously checks the pH and adjusts it if necessary so the water is always at its best.
In total we have a hectare of land. However, the land behind the house up to the top of the hill is zoned as 'non-building' and it is left it in its natural state. It sometimes feels like having our own bird park.
The land in front of the house was once a plum orchard, and we still get more fruit than we can use. One good thing about owning the land both in front and behind is that we know that we cannot be inconvenienced or overlooked by any future building.
Our neighbours to the east retired to our village after running a local biscuit factory in Apt, and keep a low profile. Their house is largely hidden behind a row of cypresses, but we see them from time-to-time when we are out in the garden.
On the other side are a Parisian family who use their house as a holiday home and are only resident for a couple of months each year.
Another feature of the garden we get great pleasure from is our boules court. Every town and village in the south of France has its boules area, and we are fortunate to have our own. Sadly our skills have not yet matched our enthusiasm.
In total we have a hectare of land. However, the land behind the house up to the top of the hill is zoned as 'non-building' and it is left it in its natural state. It sometimes feels like having our own bird park.
The land in front of the house was once a plum orchard, and we still get more fruit than we can use. One good thing about owning the land both in front and behind is that we know that we cannot be inconvenienced or overlooked by any future building.
Our neighbours to the east retired to our village after running a local biscuit factory in Apt, and keep a low profile. Their house is largely hidden behind a row of cypresses, but we see them from time-to-time when we are out in the garden.
On the other side are a Parisian family who use their house as a holiday home and are only resident for a couple of months each year.
Another feature of the garden we get great pleasure from is our boules court. Every town and village in the south of France has its boules area, and we are fortunate to have our own. Sadly our skills have not yet matched our enthusiasm. 
