This rare house feature helps to set it apart on the market

Who can forget, “That’s going straight to the pool room”, the classic line from the iconic 1997 Aussie film, The Castle?

When the character Darryl Kerrigan (Michael Caton) uttered those immortal words, he was thinking of a home space dominated by a big table with a green playing surface and six pockets.

Things are changing.

Now, that same direction might well lead to a specialist room that complements a sparkling pool.

That space is still rare, but it can really set a home apart for buyers.

Josh Finnigan of Civium Property, who lists this week’s Nicholls feature property, says its detached pool “house” provides next-level luxury.

“It’s set up for poolside, outdoor entertaining, but it’s as much a multipurpose space and, effectively, could also be used as a studio apartment,” he says.

“There’s a living area, kitchen, bathroom – and it’s overlooking the pool. Not a bad space to be in.”

Finnigan says a pool house like this definitely adds value to a home as it increases overall living space and the options for using it.

“It could also be used as a yoga studio, perhaps a home gym or as a hobby room – maybe even a writer or artist’s studio,” he says.

“Of course, a big block helps provide options like this and you might as well make use of the space if you’ve got it. It’s all about lifestyle.”

Straight to the pool room

Value-add: More living space or a multipurpose option inevitably adds value to a home and increases the competition to acquire. A pool is one thing, but a pool house? That’s next level.

Lifestyle: A pool house next to the outdoor splash pad – get out of the sun and relax between dips. Plus, a dedicated changing space and shower room keep the main house tidier.

Double up: As the pool area draws people away from the traditional outdoor entertaining space, the appliance bling follows – or duplicates itself. Who wants to walk another 10 metres to the fridge?

Feature property

Price guide: Circa $2.5 million

Auction: 2pm, October 12

Agent: Civium Property Group, Josh Finnigan 0431 023 199

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Let’s get it out there and headline what makes this home different from many others.

Drum roll: it comes with its own detached pool house, complete with a living area, kitchen and bathroom – the perfect complement for a long summer of fun around the pool.

And the pool? It’s deep enough to need a diving board!

Oh, and as a bonus, the pool house comes with a spectacular two-storey main residence on a block of more than 1600 square metres.

The home delivers more than 500 square metres of living space, but add in all built spaces, and it breaks the tape at about 738 square metres.

There’s plenty inside to delight: a double-height ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping views, a stunning blackbutt timber staircase – all served up with an abundance of natural light.

A highlight is a curved window on the upper level offering a further panorama.

The main living areas are located up top. The kitchen offers Miele appliances, including a parade of ovens and a fully appointed butler’s pantry.

There’s a big family room and access to a main balcony for outdoor entertaining.

The main bedroom is big (really big) with a study area, a private balcony, a luxury en suite and a walk-in wardrobe. Three minor bedrooms share a main bathroom.

On the lower level, there’s a games room and two separate garages for up to six cars.