Family discovers hidden swimming pool under living room floor in North Carolina home

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A family in North Carolina discovered a hidden swimming pool beneath their living room floor shortly after moving in. Danielle and her mom noticed a difference in the flooring and decided to investigate, uncovering a finished lap pool. The house, built in the 1990s, had been renovated from a cottage. Previous owners had planned for an indoor pool but opted for an outdoor one instead, covering the indoor pool with flooring. Now aware of the pool, the family is unsure how to use it. They consider it could serve as storage but find the discovery exciting and enjoy sharing the unusual feature with visitors.


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