A Grand Willow Bend Country Estate Reimagined for Family, Entertaining & Relaxation
For this expansive estate in Willow Bend Country, Alterra Landscape Design transformed an aging backyard into a private resort designed around the people who matter most. The homeowners wanted more than a beautiful new swimming pool. They envisioned a welcoming place to gather with family, entertain friends, and make lasting memories with their grandkids.
Located within one of West Plano's established luxury communities near Gleneagles Country Club, the property offered the space and mature landscape setting to create something extraordinary. The existing swimming pool was completely demolished and replaced with a spacious resort-style design, bringing together recreation, relaxation, and elegant outdoor living.
At the heart of the transformation is a custom swimming pool featuring a raised spa, multiple water features, and an expansive tanning ledge with in-water loungers. A custom waterslide, integrated into a natural stone waterfall structure, adds a playful element designed especially for the grandchildren. The combination creates a backyard that feels equally suited to lively family afternoons and quiet evenings by the water.
Surrounding the pool, a generous paver terrace provides plenty of room for lounging and entertaining. A custom steel-and-wood pavilion anchors the dining area, complete with an outdoor kitchen and Big Green Egg. The result is a natural extension of the home, where meals, conversation, and poolside gatherings can flow effortlessly from one space to another.
Like many established estates throughout Willow Bend, the property benefits from mature trees that give the landscape a sense of history and permanence. Rather than starting over, the design incorporates landscape improvements around these existing trees, preserving their character while introducing an entirely new outdoor experience.
The finished retreat brings a fresh purpose to a well-established property: a sophisticated, welcoming backyard designed to be enjoyed across generations.
Key Features
- Complete demolition and replacement of existing pool
- Custom resort-style swimming pool
- Waterslide designed for the grandkids
- Raised spa
- Large tanning ledge with in-pool loungers
- Multiple integrated water features
- Natural stone slide and waterfall structure
- Expansive paver pool deck
- Steel and wood outdoor dining pavilion
- Outdoor kitchen with Big Green Egg
- Landscape improvements around the existing mature trees
- Designed for large-scale family entertaining
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