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From submersible multicoloured lights to moveable floors, poolside innovations worth splashing out on
6 hours ago
By Adrian Justins
With summer in full swing in the northern hemisphere, many of us will be seeking to cool off by jumping into a swimming pool. The 24m outdoor pool of this contemporary five-bedroom villa in La Cala Golf Resort, east of Marbella, should get plenty of use by its next owners. While the pool does not need improvements, these high-tech additions could take the hassle out of its maintenance or simply enhance the new residents’ time doing laps or entertaining guests. The property is on the market for €3.98m.
4 hours ago
By Adrian Justins
The global pandemic has heightened the need for good physical and mental health, and technology can play a part in helping us adopt practices that help our wellbeing. Contemporary and renovated properties often feature smart home systems that automatically take care of elements such as lighting and air purification but there are many standalone devices that can easily be introduced to other homes.
In the Czech Republic, this modern, five-bedroom villa in a village outside Brno is close to the delightful countryside of the Moravian Karst. The new owners will also be able to enjoy the CZK117m ($5.42m) property’s indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. They might like to supplement these wellness features with the following tech.