Having a water body inside your property is a dream of numerous house owners. Artificial lakes offer an aesthetic appeal to the property. The primary reason for the hike in rates is because the property has a well-maintained water body within the periphery. Whether it is built on an individual property or having in a community, it serves the purpose – it beautifies your surroundings, keeps the temperature cool during summers, and most importantly it looks pleasing. However, constructing a lake is a challenging one but not impossible if you have a reputable builder onboard.
Lakes make an incredible statement. In today’s date, when buyers are driving an hour to reach the house, there must be something attractive to draw them as the lake adds an aesthetic appeal. Builders these days are looking for ways to enhance their property value and lakes prove to be the top draw in this aspect. This marketing decision by the builders to build artificial water feature has seen steady growth in the real estate industry.
Photo by Garcia Rock And Water Design
The construction of artificial lakes has changed over the past few years. A lake can be built anywhere if you are willing to spend money. Landscape architects, civil engineers, land planners, and lake engineers from a reputable builder can make up a team of experts that can design the lake in your property.
We have listed the key benefits of hiring professionals for the construction of the lake, which can be a good choice and can be beneficial.
It Creates A Calm And Beautiful Environment
The primary reason why many people choose an artificial lake as an addition to their property is that it adds beauty and calmness to the environment. There is nothing soothing like sitting on the bench next to the lake and enjoying the water feature. It is like having your own private retreat at the end of the day.
Photo by Clearwater Summit Group
It Keeps The Temperature Moderate
Installing a lake can help in keeping the temperature low and cool of the environment, thereby helping the wildlife to flourish. Lakes have the thermal mass that adjusts accordingly and changes the temperature too. The water cools down slowly, which keeps retaining the temperature for a longer time.
Photo by Ponds, Patios and Waterfalls Co.
It Is Fun For All Ages
Most of us have enjoyed our summer holidays fishing in a nearby pond. No matter what age you are, watching the water dance within the confined area of the lake can be mesmerizing. In a well-maintained lake, you will see the life in the water body both above and below the surface is entertaining. Whether you are sitting with your partner or taking your kid out for a play, it is fun to have a lake inside the property.
Photo by Frank Suppa Landscaping
It Encourages More Wildlife
Building your own lake will help to encourage the local wildlife in your surroundings. Lakes are the perfect habitat for a wide range of wildlife, frogs, insects, and birds because the lake provides an excellent source of water and food to them. Additionally, it becomes their home for breeding so that the wildlife can utilize it for their sustenance and existence. Having a water feature inside your property will act as a magnet and you will surely witness all these natural happenings by sitting right there near the lake.
Photo by Orlando Comas, Landscape Architect.
For any homeowner, having an artificial lake can be a huge selling point. We all love to relax and entertain or play near the water body inside the property, and when the lake comes with the house already being constructed then it becomes complementing with one as a bonus. A well-landscaped garden along with a manmade pond can add up to 25% value to your property.