Full-length bench seat
Bench runs the full length of one side — somewhere for kids who can’t reach the bottom, for adults to sit and chat, and as a safety break for non-swimmers. Doubles as a lounger ledge in the shallow end.
Pools & Spas · Sanctuary Series
Sanctuary fibreglass pools — geometric, entertainer-first
A modern geometric shape with a full-length bench and wide entry steps. Designed for family entertaining first — volleyball, parties, lounging — with clean architectural lines that anchor a landscape design. Nine sizes from a 4.8m courtyard fit to a 10.6m entertainer.
Why this shape
A geometric family pool, built for entertaining
Most pools lean toward swimming. The Sanctuary leans toward entertaining — wider, deeper-centre proportions, a long bench seat, and clean rectangular geometry that reads as a landscape feature.
Geometric rectangular shape
Clean rectangular proportions, sharp corners. Reads as a deliberate architectural element — coping, paving, fencing all line up cleanly off the rectangle. Particularly strong for modern home builds.
Built for family entertaining
Wide proportions and a deeper-centre profile make the Sanctuary the shape best suited to pool games — volleyball, marco polo, the kids inviting the whole street over. The bench gives parents somewhere to actually sit in the water.
Three narrow variants for tighter sites
Sanctuary 8.2 Narrow, 7.0 Narrow and 6.0 Narrow are 3.38–3.4m wide instead of 4.2m — same geometric proportions, less width. Useful for inner-city blocks where you want the entertainer feel but don’t have the room for a 4.2m-wide pool.
Sizes & Dimensions
Nine Sanctuary sizes — including three narrow variants
All measurements are actual shell dimensions. The graduated floor is shallow at the entry, deeper in the centre for games and entertaining.
| Model | Length | Width | Shallow end | Deep end | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary 10.6 | 10.6m | 4.2m | 1.18m | 1.97m | Largest Sanctuary — generous blocks, serious entertaining |
| Sanctuary 9.4 | 9.4m | 4.2m | 1.18m | 1.97m | Standard family entertainer, suburban blocks |
| Sanctuary 8.2 | 8.2m | 4.2m | 1.18m | 1.85m | Mid-size family pool |
| Sanctuary 8.2 Narrow | 8.2m | 3.4m | 1.18m | 1.85m | Narrow — tighter side-of-house and inner-city blocks |
| Sanctuary 7.0 | 7.0m | 4.2m | 1.18m | 1.74m | Compact family pool, smaller blocks |
| Sanctuary 7.0 Narrow | 7.0m | 3.4m | 1.18m | 1.74m | Narrow — narrow blocks, side-of-house |
| Sanctuary 6.0 | 6.0m | 4.2m | 1.18m | 1.66m | Small family pool, courtyards |
| Sanctuary 6.0 Narrow | 6.0m | 3.38m | 1.18m | 1.65m | Narrow — courtyards, tight infill |
| Sanctuary 4.8 | 4.8m | 3.38m | 1.18m | 1.54m | Smallest Sanctuary — courtyards, terraces, plunge use |
Pool outlines for each model
Plan-view footprints to scale — useful for sketching against a site plan or comparing proportions at a glance. Click any outline to view the full-size drawing.
Not sure which size suits your block? Send us photos of your yard — we’ll match the right model to your site dimensions, slope and access on a free site visit.
Real Installations
Sanctuary installations
The Ferntree Gully build is a Sanctuary 9.4 with a glass window inset and Maxi Rib above-ground install — an example of how the geometric Sanctuary works on a sloping block.
See a Sanctuary on your block
A pool consultant visits before quoting — we’ll mark out the Sanctuary size that fits, walk through customisation options, and tell you whether a standard or narrow variant suits your site.
Make it yours
Customisations that work on the Sanctuary
The Sanctuary’s clean geometric shape makes it especially well-suited to architectural customisations like infinity edges and glass walls.
Vantage self-cleaning
In-floor cleaning runs across the full pool floor. The wide entertainer-shape geometry of the Sanctuary works particularly well with Vantage because there’s more surface area to cover.
Infinity edge
Disappearing-edge water that runs off into a hidden trough. The Sanctuary’s clean rectangular geometry makes it one of our most popular shapes for infinity builds on sloping sites.
Glass window inset
Architectural glass panel set into the pool wall — the Ferntree Gully build on this page is a Sanctuary 9.4 with a glass-window inset visible from the entertaining deck.
Maxi Rib above-ground
Engineered structural ribbing makes freestanding above-ground installs viable. The Ferntree Gully Sanctuary is an above-ground Maxi Rib build on a sloping block.
Spa Nexus combo
Integrated X-Trainer spa attached to one end of the pool. Works particularly well on the larger Sanctuary 9.4 and 10.6.
Bi-luminite™ colours
Ten Bi-luminite ceramic colours plus four Vivid colours. The Sanctuary’s wide proportions show off the colour particularly well — especially the lighter colours like Quartz and Pearl.
Comparing your options
Sanctuary not quite right? Look at these shapes
The Sanctuary is the entertainer-first geometric pool. If your priorities lean different, another Compass shape may suit better.
Want serious lap swimming?
The Sanctuary’s shape isn’t designed for lap swimming — the bench on one side breaks the corridor. For real laps, the X-Trainer or Fastlane suit better.
Want a more classic rectangle?
The Sanctuary and Vogue both have rectangular shapes. The Vogue has central entry steps and a full-width bench at one end — reads more classic. The Sanctuary has its bench along the side, which reads more contemporary.
Smallest possible footprint?
If even the Sanctuary 4.8 is too big, our Plunge & Relax range starts at 2.85m — designed for tiny courtyards, side-of-house and apartment terraces.
Recognised by the Industry
Award-winning installations across the Compass range
Our most recent SPASA win was 2025 — Winner for Best Residential Fibreglass Pool Over $120,000. Compass Pools Melbourne has earned SPASA recognition across multiple years for design, build quality and customer outcome.
2025
- Winner — Best Residential Fibreglass Pool Over $120,000
- Highly Commended — Best Residential Fibreglass Pool Over $120,000
- Highly Commended — Best Residential Fibreglass Lap Pool
- +1 Highly Commended
2024
- Highly Commended — Best Fibreglass Pool Up to $120,000
- Highly Commended — Best Fibreglass Pool Over $120,000
- Highly Commended — Best Fibreglass Lap Pool
- +1 Highly Commended
2020
- Winner — Best Residential Fibreglass Lap Pool
- Highly Commended — Best Fibreglass Pool Over $60,000
- Highly Commended — Best Fibreglass Lap Pool
- +1 Highly Commended
2019
- Winner — Best Fibreglass Pool Over $60,000
- Winner — Best Fibreglass Lap Pool
- Winner — Best Pool & Spa Combination
- +2 Highly Commended
Common questions about the Sanctuary
What’s the difference between Sanctuary and Vogue?
Both are rectangular geometric pools. The Vogue has central entry steps and a full-width bench at one end — classic look. The Sanctuary has its bench running along one side full-length, with steps at one corner — more contemporary, more entertainer-feel. Choose Sanctuary if you want a modern geometric pool with a long lounging bench.
Can a Sanctuary have an infinity edge?
Yes — particularly well-suited to the Sanctuary 9.4 and 10.6. The geometric shape makes the infinity-edge line read cleanly. Needs either a sloping block or an above-ground install with Maxi Rib.
Is there a narrow version?
Yes — three of them. The Sanctuary 8.2 Narrow and 7.0 Narrow are 3.4m wide, and the 6.0 Narrow is 3.38m, compared to the 4.2m standard. Designed for narrow inner-city blocks and side-of-house sites where a standard Sanctuary won’t fit.
Can a Sanctuary go above-ground or on a sloping site?
Yes — the Ferntree Gully project on this page is exactly that: a Sanctuary 9.4 installed above-ground with Maxi Rib structural ribbing on a sloping site. The clean geometric shape works particularly well with this kind of architectural install.
How much does a Sanctuary cost?
Depends on size, customisations and site conditions. A standard 6.0 Narrow install starts at the lower end of the range; an 8.2 with Vantage sits mid-range; a 10.6 with infinity edge and spa combo is top end. Use our pool loan calculator for indicative weekly repayments, or request a free quote for accurate pricing.
How long does a Sanctuary install take?
Eight to twelve weeks from quote acceptance for a standard install. The shell itself is craned in within a single day; the rest is council, plumbing, electrical, fencing, landscaping. Above-ground or infinity-edge builds may take longer.