Fancy following in the eco-footprints of the Beckhams and owning a home with a natural swimming pool in the garden?
David and Victoria Beckham were given the go-ahead by planners for an eco pool at their house in the Cotswolds.
And now here’s your chance to own the ultimate eco status symbol at home with this property for sale called Manna Ash House, which is eight miles from the town of Newmarket, Suffolk, home to a popular racecourse.
The property’s natural pool provides clean water for swimming while avoiding some of the chemicals associated with traditional pools.
This house for sale in Suffolk boasts a stunning natural swimming pool
The five-bedroom property in Suffolk comes with an asking price of £995,000
The house also boasts five bedrooms, vaulted ceilings, and underfloor heating.
It comes with an asking price of £995,000, with the sale being handled by Cheffins estate agents.
David and Victoria Beckham were given the go-ahead by planners for an eco pool at their house (pictured) in the Cotswolds
There is also a detached barn next to the Suffolk house, which has central heating, toilet facilities – and telephone and internet connection.
It is currently used as an office area with views over the garden and neighbouring countryside.
Outside, there is also an extensive driveway and parking area for several vehicles.
There is also a detached barn next to the Suffolk house, which is currently used as an office
Next to the pool, there is a a thatched summerhouse currently used as a changing area
The aim of a natural swimming pool is avoid chemicals such as chlorine
Interesting design:The natural swimming pool in Suffolk has a decking area and a bridge
Inside the Suffolk property, there is a large country-style kitchen with a central island
Next to the swimming pool, there is a large timber deck and a thatched summerhouse that is currently used as a changing area.
Behind the summerhouse is an enclosed area bordered by willow fencing and outside water taps and equipment related to the swimming pool.
The aim of a natural swimming pool is avoid chemicals such as chlorine and instead, encouraging an organic environment that may well include newts and dragonflies as well.
It can offer the feeling of swimming in a fresh water mountain lake, while being kinder on your hair and skin, which isn’t left feeling dried out.
The water stays healthy and clear because it is in balance with its biology, and low in nutrients.
A natural swimming pool offers the feeling of swimming in a fresh water mountain lake
The property is in Weston Colville and coems with views of the surrounding countryside
Three is a semi-vaulted ceiling in the large living room at the Suffolk property
Natural swimming pools may conjure up an image of being muddy and full of algae.
However, if they are designed properly, this is far from the truth as the water is clear to the bottom and much cleaner than chlorinated water.
The quality of the water is the key to a successful natural swimming pool, and is circulated through a deep gravel bed that helps to remove the nutrients from the water.
Tim Evans, managing director of Gartenart Swimming Ponds, explained: ‘You may get the occasional newt – usually not frogs – and you will also get pond skaters, water boatmen and dragonflies.
‘However, these keep themselves to themselves when people are in the water, usually hiding out in the planting area which is separate to the swimming area.’
The cost of installing a natural swimming can vary considerably from £90,000 to £150,000 for a family-sized pool.
You’ll also need to spend money on maintenance. If you get it serviced once a year, with plants being removed and the floor being hoovered, it can cost from £500 to £750 depending on the size of the floor.
The Suffolk property is called Manna Ash House and is eight miles from Newmarket