Eight-year-old Anne Fox leaps into the pool from the diving rock. CREDIT: DEREK RUTTAN/The London Free Press

"I'm really happy how they blend in," said Cambridge of the diving rocks, which revival the size of any apartment balcony.

The rest of the cedar chairs around the deck and smaller poolside tables are made more vibrant with the addition of trendy red- and white-striped pillows, made from terrycloth beach towels.

Although it cost a little extra, the couple had the cement decking encase the pool, much like an under-mounted sink is encased in a kitchen or vanity countertop.

"It was something extra, but it's much more seamless," said Cambridge.

To the left of the pool, entering from the driveway, the backyard now includes a spacious cedar change room, which also houses other pool equipment.

The back of the change room is a luxury most homeowners would love to indulge in -- an outdoor shower. It's great for those muddy days when you would rather not have the kids track dirt through the house.

"That was Aron's idea. He really wanted that," explained Cambridge.

Between the pool, landscaping and decking, Cambridge figures they spent about $40,000. And they say every penny has been a worthy penny spent.

"We use it all the time. It gives us a lot of pleasure," she said.

Cambridge credits the addition of the pool to easy entertaining. The family often is host to friends and relatives. It's also been the venue for a year-end class pool party for one of the couple's three girls.

"It's great for the kids, but it's great when there are no kids, too," laughed Cambridge.

"It's so nice being back here now. Sometimes we forget we are in the middle of the city, it's that peaceful back here."