Pools are the ultimate backyard accessory and with a hot summer on its way, we thought we’d round up six of the best on the market that are bound to make a big splash. From lap pools to tropical oasis-like waterholes, pools create a centrepiece to family life, make entertaining a breeze and are perfect for jumping in after work or a day at the beach.

Hidden from the street and capturing views to the ocean from the top floor, 1 Baglin Street, Bronte features a sparkling heated saltwater pool and outdoor shower. The curvy pool is ready for a crowd, both in and out of the water, with a sundeck and big sky outlook giving it a resort-like feel. David Tyrrell says, “The pool captures the sun all day long with its north aspect with an open outlook that means you can kick back on the deck in the evening and enjoy magic sunsets. With direct access to the kitchen and cocktail bar, this is a fabulous spot for entertaining and you’re footsteps from Macpherson Street village too which makes day to day living a dream.”

The award-winning home at 16 Douglas Street, Clovelly opens out to a backyard oasis with a heated pool which serves as a dramatic counterpoint to the glamorous architect-designed interiors. The crystal-blue pool is the ideal place to cool off on a hot day and features a spa for chilling out and an outdoor kitchen right there so you can jump out and grab a drink or watch the footie while you relax!

With a nod to Hamptons style and views over Lurline Bay, the grand two-storey home at 37 Torrington Road, Maroubra opens out to a landscaped garden paradise shrouded by palms with an air of exclusivity. What makes this home so special is the fully equipped cabana overlooking the pool making entertaining effortless.

Be transported to Marrakesh by the pool at 121 Macpherson Street, Bronte with a private garden designed by Garden Life that takes its cues from a traditional Moroccan riad with a heated mineral pool and copper outdoor shower framed by greenery and featuring a built-in daybed for soaking up the sunshine.

Evoking visions of Palm Springs, the sprawling beachside estate at 34A Yanko Avenue, Bronte comprises a two-storey residence and historic 1860s sandstone coach house on a private 556sqm landholding. Designed by celebrated architect Mary Ellen Hudson, the mid-century inspired home is wrapped in California style gardens designed by Pod Landscaping with a solar-heated pool as the star of the show.

In an exclusive hilltop setting, 13 Pindari Road, Dover Heights captures views that sweep across the coastline to the city skyline and features an established garden with a party sized 11m pool. Available for the first time in decades, this is a rare opportunity to buy in this tranquil coastal enclave with lush greenery all around underscoring a sense of privacy and wellbeing.

This week the sales team secured 20 sales with an average price of $3.9m and listed 21 new properties and the management team secure 7 tenancies and listed 12 new properties for lease.