I agree, I read from a prop guru book that says condos facing a pool of water (swimming pool/lake/sea/river) have a very calming feeling (hard to explain), also chinese like to have water in front as we think it gives good fengsui. Green scenery views like park/garden/golf course are good too.
To me - make sure it is not facing afternoon/evening sun....the rest is ok!!! in my younger days, bought one house facing afternoon/evening sun....stay in the house also can get sun-tan.....quickly sold it off! and promised myself will never get another place that faces the afternoon/evening sun!!