Spend any time at all in the South Okanagan Valley, and eventually you’ll find yourself pausing in front of a real estate office, looking at pictures of properties for sale. After all, what’s not to love? Sunshine, vineyards, orchards, lakes, golf courses, bluffs to climb, country roads to cycle, warm weather and even warmer people.

Grace Estates Naramata

You’ll find Grace Estates, a high-end subdivision, above the village of Naramata, right in the heart of wine country, about 15 kilometres northeast of Penticton. The 32.3-acre property is divided into 11 lots that range from 2.47 to 3.31 acres in size, each with a spectacular view of Okanagan Lake.

Designed for luxe country living, the developer invites owners to select their own custom builder or consider one of their recommended builders. So far, ground has only been broken on a small handful of lots. Visit graceestates.ca for availability.

Each lot provides rare privacy for a subdivision property on the Naramata Bench. Every lot has a commanding view, each unique on this hillside site.

The property is lightly forested with pine trees, among grass lands and wildflowers — an unbeatable setting for country estate living set against rolling orchards and vineyards.

Modern Lodge Walk-Out

M&A has completed the architectural design for this spectacular modern lodge walk-out with builder Taradar Fine Homes, who is also based in Calgary and Penticton.

The architectural elements of this stunning home are intended to showcase and celebrate both the surrounding topography and vistas, as well as the structural timber and stone work Taradar Fines Homes is so deservingly famous for. Imposing outcrop formations majestically balance the great scale of this property. Floor to ceiling windows reveal unobstructed views of south and south west views of the lake while a glass oriel staircase overlooks wondrous outcrops to the east.

Completion is slated for Summer 2022. Progress images to come.

Good to know: Naramata is exempt from the B.C. Speculation and Vacancy Tax, the Vancouver Vacancy Tax and the Foreign Buyer’s Tax.