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Even in Winter, These Pools Are in Great Shape

When the temperature dips below 30 for the third straight week, the skies are a perpetual muddy shade of gray, and the calendar offers up a seemingly interminable stretch until tanning weather arrives again, nothing hits the spot quite like … pictures of fantastic swimming pools! And while we’re at it, how about some really oddly shaped pools?

Today’s wizards of excavation can make a swimming hole in any shape. Besides the heart-shaped pools for lovers who have everything, there are pools for Disney fans, guitar buffs, and even piano men and women.

Of course, if your pool fantasy is a little less splashy, there are plenty of classic kidney and rectangle models for sale across the country. But some of us crave things a little less predictable and a lot more shapely.

So to hell with winter, already! Grab your bikini and take a deep dive into some of these peculiar pools (and the homes that feature them). Don’t forget a big fluffy towel—it’s nippy out there.

1360 Vancouver Way, Livermore, CA

Just sold for: $810,000
Shapely details: What’s not to love? We know it just sold, but we had to give you a look at this lovable pool.  Built in 1967, this four-bedroom home features updated flooring, fresh paint, dual master suites, and a heart-shaped pool out back. Obviously someone fell in love with the place and, we’re guessing, the charming pool. In other words, it was love at first dive.

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1270 Shadow Hill Way, Beverly Hills, CA

Price: $29,500,000
Shapely details: It’s a true pearl! This stunning home offers a scallop-shaped option on a hilltop with views of the ocean, canyon, and downtown. The throwback shell-shaped pool is surrounded by decks and lush landscaping—gorgeous touches that make this Spanish-style estate worthy of its SoCal locale.

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24359 La Masina Ct, Calabasas, CA

Price: $5,495,000
Shapely details: When you’re Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, even swimming must have a certain swing. But his pool doesn’t hammer like the kick of a bass drum. Instead, the pool gracing his posh estate is in the shape of a piano. Cue the intro to “Home Sweet Home.” Along with the piano pool comes a 10,000-square-foot house with a recording studio, a three-story atrium with koi pond, and two kitchens.

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81 Lighthouse Cliffs, Laconia, NH 

Price: $1,750,000
Shapely details: We wish, we wish, we wish we had this fish (pool). When you tire of your waterfront views in this light and airy four-bedroom cabin in the lakes region, take a dip in a grand pool shaped like your favorite gill-bearing aquatic creature! It’s a community pool in the gated community of Meredith Bay, so make sure you’re ready to swim with all the other fish. Other community amenities include tennis courts, trails, and a beach bar.

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16794 N Dogwood Ave, Gardendale, TX 

Price: $895,000
Shapely details: Music fans, take note. You can take your pool parties to 11 with this splashy, guitar-shaped oasis. You’ll have plenty of space to store your ax collection, or anything else, with the workshop and the storage shed that come with this property. Other features include four beds, five baths, an office, gym, chef’s kitchen, and outdoor patio.

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2728 Formosa Blvd, Kissimmee, FL

Currently off market
Shapely details: Although this home isn’t currently for sale, we couldn’t pass up a place with a Disney-inspired pool. Located about 30 minutes away from Disney World, a pool in the shape of iconic Mickey Mouse ears makes total sense. Are we right?

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4323 Eighth St, Saint Simons Island, GA

Price: $895,000
Shapely details: Don’t forget to hang a left when you’re doing laps. This cool pool wraps around a four-bedroom house in angles instead of curves, and we love its sleek, modern look. The home also includes multiple decks, french doors that open to the L-shaped pool, and a hot tub.

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29727 N 143rd Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 

Price: $499,950
Shapely details: The circle of life is complete—because no Arizona home is complete without a pool. With desert climes, a dip in the water offers sweet, sweet relief. Along with this perfect circle, there are plenty of other reasons to enjoy this property, including the built-in barbecue and a rooftop deck.

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