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LAPS OF LUXURY

Poised above beds of lush greenery, this swimming pool in Sydney’s eastern suburbs floats tantalisingly within its tranquil setting. In a magical trick of the eye, landscape architect Oliver Sizeland of Growing Rooms has conjured with cantilevers to ensure this swimmers’ paradise remains anything but earthbound. And the shimmering result really makes a splash.

In 2010, the owners bought the property for its large backyard, perfect for their three children, now aged 12 to 18. Especially alluring was a well-established mango tree in one corner, while

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