When prospective buyers are considering an off the plan apartment, certain amenities consistently rise to the top of their wish lists. Among these, a swimming pool isn’t just a bonus, it’s a lifestyle centrepiece.


Pools signal resort-style living, enhance wellbeing, and can genuinely elevate both the experience and value of a development. For buyers across Sydney and the Gold Coast alike, a pool delivers year-round appeal, from relaxation and fitness to social connection and everyday luxury.


For many apartment buyers, a pool transforms the everyday. It’s more than water; it’s a place to recharge after work, meet neighbours, keep fit without leaving home, and enjoy summer days with family and friends. Off The Plan’s Founder Tim Whall agrees, saying “pools also enhance the visual and lifestyle appeal of communal spaces, creating a focal point that feels like a private retreat.”


Florian, Bellevue Hill

Set beside Bellevue Park in Sydney’s prestigious east, Florian brings parkside serenity into residential living while pairing it with curated lifestyle facilities. Residents here will enjoy access to a landscaped pool, BBQ area and tranquil lounge spaces, creating a resort-like environment just moments from Double Bay and Bondi Junction.


“The pool and outdoor areas reflect a thoughtful design that connects with nature and complements the refined character of Florian,” said Tim. “It’s a major drawcard for buyers seeking elevated living within the city’s premier suburbs.”


Radia, Rainbow Bay
At the stunning coastal enclave of Rainbow Bay, Radia offers a lifestyle defined by both natural beauty and resort-style convenience. Beyond its premium residences, this boutique development features a lap pool and spa as part of its wellness-driven amenity suite, with a gym, sauna and thermal rooms completing the picture.

For buyers drawn to beachside living, having an on-site pool means daily access to relaxation and fitness without having to step onto the sand.


Lagoon, Main Beach
Positioned just a stone’s throw from Tedder Avenue and the beach, Lagoon at Main Beach aligns coastal lifestyle with thoughtful design.


“While interior details and finishes are a highlight at Lagoon, its setting encourages a life where water plays a central role,” said Tim. “Whether that’s the calm of the Broadwater or the communal spaces that bring residents together.”


Lagoon’s pool and outdoor spaces help create a true resort-style environment within a vibrant beachside community.


Margaux, Edgecliff
Margaux brings boutique luxury to Sydney’s eastern suburbs with a design centred on light, landscape and elevated living. Buyers here will find more than bespoke interiors - communal amenities include a resort-style pool and spa nestled within landscaped gardens, offering a private oasis above the hustle of city life.

It’s these sanctuary-like spaces that resonate strongly with residents seeking tranquillity alongside urban convenience.


Solmare, Palm Beach
The second development by Chanine Developments on this list, Solmare in Queensland’s Palm Beach takes the pool experience a step further with a resort-style pool integrated into two levels of amenity space, alongside communal terraces, gym facilities and wellness areas.


The Solmare pool isn’t just for laps, it’s part of a holistic lifestyle offering where daily routines feel more like holidays.


“Buyers benefit from a design here that prioritises both active and relaxed living,” concluded Tim.
“From a property perspective, developments with pools consistently attract interest because they boost lifestyle appeal, and pools are a highly desirable amenity for owner-occupiers and renters alike.”


Today’s off-the-plan buyer is looking for more than four walls and a floor plan. They’re seeking experiences and environments that align with how they live, relax and connect. A pool delivers all of that - and does so in a way that feels luxurious, everyday and exclusive all at once.


Across Sydney and the Gold Coast, developments like Florian, Radia, Lagoon Main Beach, Margaux and Solmare are proving just how powerful that amenity can be in creating places people are proud to call home.


Discover all our incredible developments with pools here.