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Argyle offers a different kind of North Texas luxury: more land, more privacy, stronger ties to schools and community, and a lifestyle that blends custom homes with open space and equestrian character. From boutique estate enclaves to amenity-rich master plans, Argyle homeowners expect outdoor spaces that feel substantial, personal, and built to last on large properties.

Watercrest Pools designs and builds custom pools for Argyle properties that need more than a standard suburban layout. From our Southlake headquarters, we serve Denton County homeowners looking for pools and outdoor living spaces that fit acreage lots, topography, drainage needs, and the more private, custom-home character Argyle is known for.

Argyle includes a mix of newer master-planned communities and true acreage estate pockets. Those two environments call for very different custom pool building strategies.

Redbird Ridge is an intimate luxury community with one-acre lots, mature trees, equestrian and walking trails, and a pond-centered setting. These homesites support estate-scale poolscapes with room for larger hardscape programs and meaningful outdoor living.

Watercrest designs in settings like Redbird Ridge often emphasize:

• Pools sized to feel proportional to one-acre homesites.
• Broad tanning ledges, integrated spas, and large deck zones for entertaining.
• Stone, landscape, and water-feature choices that support a natural, private atmosphere rather than an overly formal look.

Canyon Falls is a major master-planned community tied to Argyle, Northlake, and Flower Mound, known for trails, open space, and resort-style amenities across a large footprint. Homeowners here often want a private backyard pool that feels like an upgrade from the community amenity experience.

In communities like Canyon Falls, Watercrest focuses on:

• Clean geometric pools that pair well with newer construction.
• Family-first layouts with tanning ledges, integrated seating, and durable decking.
• Efficient use of space so the yard still supports play, grilling, and everyday use.

Hickory Hill Road is one of Argyle’s most storied addresses, featuring estate properties ranging from two to nearly ten acres, set among mature trees, rolling terrain, and a private, historic character that newer master-planned communities cannot replicate. The corridor includes everything from established stone-and-timber compounds with equestrian amenities and private ponds to newer custom builds within Enclave at Hickory Hill, a Toll Brothers luxury community on one-acre homesites priced from the mid-$1 millions.

The scale and topography here open up pool design possibilities that tighter suburban lots do not allow. We treat the pool as one element within a larger estate composition — oriented around existing trees, views, and secondary structures — using organic or softened-geometric forms, natural stone, and restrained water features that feel native to the land rather than placed on top of it.

Harvest offers a more community-driven, lifestyle-oriented model with varied home types and a strong amenity focus in the broader Argyle and Northlake area. Here, the pool must add a sense of personalization and privacy that community facilities cannot provide.

Our approach in neighborhoods like this typically includes:

• Transitional designs with warm materials and simplified water features.
• Compact-to-mid-size pools with smart automation and lower-maintenance choices.
• Layouts that keep the pool visually connected to patios, kitchens, and indoor gathering spaces.

Steeplechase and similar acreage neighborhoods are where Argyle’s equestrian identity becomes more visible, with large estate homes, barns, arenas, and true custom-site living. These properties demand a very different pool strategy from master-planned subdivisions.

Watercrest designs for acreage equestrian properties by:

• Positioning the pool as part of a larger estate composition, not the only outdoor feature.
• Protecting sightlines to paddocks, pastures, ponds, or tree lines.
• Using organic or softened-geometric shapes, native-inspired planting, and broad hardscape transitions that feel at home on ranch-style land.

Argyle homeowners often have more room to work with. But more room also brings more engineering and planning complexity.

Like much of North Texas, Argyle is affected by reactive clay that swells with moisture and contracts in dry periods. That movement can affect pool shells, decking, and surrounding structures if the site is not approached correctly.

Watercrest’s response includes:

• Site-specific assessment before finalizing the layout.
• Reinforced steel schedules and shell planning aligned with regional best practices.
• On a case-by-case basis, additional measures such as soil stabilization or deeper structural strategies where warranted.

Argyle lots may include slopes, ponds, broad lawn areas, outbuildings, or long rooflines, all of which influence how water moves through the site.

Watercrest plans for:

• French drains, deck drains, and grading that route water away from the pool and home.
• Integration with larger outdoor master plans, including detached structures or landscape zones.
• Drainage solutions that preserve the natural character of the site instead of over-hardscaping it.

One of the biggest challenges in Argyle is deciding how to use the land well. A large homesite can easily feel disjointed if the pool, patio, lawn, and other features are not composed as one environment.

That’s why Watercrest prioritizes:

• Clear outdoor zoning — swim, lounge, cook, gather, and open lawn.
• Proper visual scale so the pool does not feel too small or too dominant.
• Long-term usability for family life, entertaining, and resale value.

Argyle homeowners tend to favor substantial, grounded, lifestyle-driven designs over flashy trends.

The pool is often just one part of a much broader backyard program. Argyle outdoor living areas often include:

• Large covered patios and outdoor kitchens.
• Expansive deck zones and fire features.
• Multi-use lawns and open areas that preserve the feel of the property.

On acreage or semi-rural sites, there is strong demand for pools that feel connected to the land. Our experience in the area shows Argyle homeowners lean toward:

• Softer shapes or clean rectangles with natural stone and warm decking.
• Understated waterfalls or spillways rather than loud feature walls.
• Planting palettes that feel regionally appropriate and visually relaxed.

Even on large properties, homeowners want simpler ownership. Our custom pools in Argyle TX often include:

• App-based automation for lighting, pumps, and temperature.
• Variable-speed pumps and efficient filtration.
• Salt systems and durable finish selections that reduce long-term upkeep.

In our experience, Argyle homeowners are drawn to features that feel proportional to their properties and connected to the land. Currently trending: expansive outdoor kitchens and covered living structures, integrated fire features, estate-scale spas, and understated water elements that complement the natural setting rather than compete with it.

Watercrest understands the difference between a standard subdivision pool and a pool built for an estate or acreage property. We don’t apply a catalog design to a one-acre homesite and call it custom. Every Argyle custom pool project starts with the land, the architecture, and how the family actually uses the property. Then, we design outward from there.

Our team designs with local soil movement, drainage, and long-term performance in mind. Argyle’s Denton County clay soils require more than a standard rebar schedule, and our construction approach reflects that — from pre-build site assessment through finish selection — so your pool and surrounding hardscape hold up through North Texas weather cycles for years to come.

We see the pool as part of a larger environment including patio, kitchen, lawn, fire, landscape, and the way you actually live outside. On Argyle’s larger lots, that means thinking carefully about zones, transitions, and scale so the finished space feels cohesive and intentional rather than a collection of features added one at a time. The goal is an outdoor environment you use every day, not just on holidays.

With headquarters in Southlake, we serve Argyle with a local DFW team that understands the luxury corridor north of Fort Worth and west of Dallas. We know the neighborhoods, the soil, the HOA expectations, and the permit process. And importantly, we’re close enough to be on your site quickly when questions come up during construction or after startup.

This estate’s poolscape is a masterpiece, anchored by a striking overflow edge that flows seamlessly into the horizon. A secluded cove with a cascading waterfall creates an intimate retreat, complemented by a second waterfall along the side. A gracefully integrated waterslide adds a touch of playful elegance, while the swim-up bar offers a refined space for leisure and connection.

Whether your home is in Redbird Ridge, Canyon Falls, Harvest, Steeplechase, or on private acreage, Watercrest Pools can design and build a custom pool that fits the scale, character, and lifestyle of your Argyle property.

Request your complimentary design consultation today.

Watercrest Pools
Argyle’s Premier Custom Pool Builder

📍 580 Commerce Street, Suite 140, Southlake, TX 76092
📞 (817) 431-8997
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Each community has unique architectural styles, neighborhoods and lot characteristics. We customize every pool design to complement your specific property and neighborhood aesthetic. From the sprawling estates of Westlake to the family-oriented neighborhoods of Frisco, we understand what makes each area special.