So how exactly does this transformation work? 'The hydraulic mechanism is controlled by a tablet inset in the wall with a switch operated stop-start system allowing the floor to be adjusted to different depths,' Lucas Design explain. This pattern is echoed throughout the decorative back lit wall panels, adding the elegant touch taking the ballroom to the next level.' 'This floor is designed with a geometric pattern to lift the space and add depth, rather than the floor being plain tile.
'The ballroom floor is the perfect addition to a home with this level of grandeur,' say the developers, Lucas Design. The 10m x 5m pool is actually hidden underneath the ballroom floor, bringing a new meaning to the phrase 'multi-use' - and the room can be transformed in just six minutes. A large spiral staircase across three floors adds to the splendour of it all.ĭespite the six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a gym, games room, spa, wine and cigar room, and an entertainment room, it's the secret hydraulic swimming pool in the ballroom that's the real highlight. There's leather upholstered chairs and smooth wood-finished cabinets in the wine room, plush cushions and faux fur throws in the entertainment room, grand lighting from chandeliers to spotlights, reflective furniture, and a beautiful marble bathroom. The team at Alexander James Interiors provided lots of luxury touches with a neutral colour palette of ivory and grey throughout. The property, currently on the market via Beauchamp Estates, is stylish and contemporary. It comes with a grand aesthetic, beautiful landscaped gardens, stunning leisure facilities and contemporary interior finishes - all of which has been built entirely bespoke. Situated in the heart of one of Surrey's prestigious private country estates, St George's Hill in Weybridge, Whitelands is a family home and equally, one perfect for entertaining.
Swimming pools are something we've come to accept as a basic essential in luxury houses, but this one comes with lots of added wow factor.