REF: 6488
Smart Luxury in Purley: A Bespoke Garden Gym & Endless Pool
Nearing retirement, our clients sought a dedicated space for daily exercise and relaxation. By combining a gym and swim spa into one building, we delivered a comprehensive leisure suite that smartly overcome significant site challenges.
This project highlights how our full turnkey service offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional home extensions.
Style:
Bespoke Pent Roof Endless Pool Room & Gym
Size:
6300 x 4800 (30sqm max) – with extra height as 2m off boundary
Base:
Concrete Base & Pit by Tom Manvell
Doors & Windows:
1.8m Aluminium French doors in RAL 7016 Anthracite smooth (currently included)
UPVC windows in RAL 7016 outside, white inside – 4× front, 1× fanlight, 1× full drop
Flooring:
Insulated Floor, 'Classic Oak Grey' Wet Room Laminate Flooring
Inside:
14ft x 7ft Endless Pool Part in ground
Encased wet room TV
Gym Equipment
Non-plumbed in toilet room
Cassette toilet with the Hatch
Custom basin non plumbed in hot and cold water
The Project
The clients required a facility to house an Endless Pool and a gym to complement an existing garden bar in their converted garage. Although they initially considered two separate buildings, a unified approach proved superior for both space and budget. We coordinated the entire process through our network of Bakers Trusted Partners to ensure a seamless turnkey experience. Groundworks were expertly managed by Tom Manville and the team at TJM Contractors Ltd, who prepared the area and managed the discovery of undocumented pipework during excavation.
A primary challenge involved the plumbing for the requested toilet, as connecting to the mains water and waste at the front of the property would cost in excess of £30,000. To resolve this, we implemented a high-quality cassette solution with a specialised basin from Custom Basins. This allowed us to bypass the need for extensive groundworks while maintaining full functionality.
Interior Features
The 6.3m by 4.8m footprint provides ample room for the 14ft x 7ft Endless Pool, supplied and installed by Home Counties: Pools & Hot Tubs. Positioning the building more than two metres from the boundary permitted an increased internal height, rising from 2.5 metres to nearly 3 metres at the apex. We applied our standard wet leisure upgrades to the interior construction to handle the specific humidity requirements.
The layout includes sufficient zones for several pieces of gym equipment, including cycling and running machines, alongside an IP65 rated television housed within a custom moisture-resistant mirrored unit. The detached toilet room features a Dyson hand dryer, towel rail, and electric fan, ensuring the cassette solution offers a user experience comparable to a standard bathroom.
Exterior Features
To achieve a modern aesthetic, the design incorporates aluminium French doors and UPVC windows finished in Anthracite RAL 7016. We colour-matched these elements with our MTX cladding on the front and side elevations for a uniform appearance. The rear wall utilises our cement wall product; while the distance from the boundary made this optional for fire regulations, its inclusion contributes to a completely maintenance-free solution.
All fascias and trims also feature the MTX finish, which comes with our 50-year guarantee, ensuring the building retains its quality appearance over time without the need for painting or treatment.
Features
6.3m x 4.8m Endless Pool Room in Purley - REF: 6488
6.3m x 4.8m Endless Pool Room and Gym with Toilet in Purley - REF: 6488
6.3m x 4.8m Endless Pool Room and Gym with Toilet in Purley - REF: 6488
6.3m x 4.8m Endless Pool Room and Gym with Toilet in Purley - REF: 6488
6.3m x 4.8m Endless Pool Room and Gym with Toilet in Purley - REF: 6488
The Result
This project demonstrates that a single, well-planned 30 square metre building allows for a complete garden gym & endless pool suite while avoiding the disruption of a house extension. It provides a cohesive space for health and relaxation just steps from the main house.
Martin Baker:
'It was great to work with these clients and find a solution of one building that works for them. The combination of a full gym experience with swimming pool, cycling and running machines along with exercise area has certainly shown what's possible out of a single 30 square metre building.'
The Client:
'The clients were delighted with this project and are using it daily, they commented on how happy they were with all of the trades that turned up and Baker's ability to communicate to all of the companies involved and bring it together as one managed project.'
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