BCBusiness
“The Waterside Farm,” a waterfront estate on Okanagan Lake, just became the highest-priced residential sale ever recorded in the province’s interior—and tied for the second-highest MLS sale in B.C. history.
The Okanagan’s luxury market has reached new heights. A sprawling 8.5-acre waterfront estate known as The Waterside Farm has sold for $32 million, setting a record as the highest residential sale ever recorded in B.C.’s Interior—and tying a landmark Whistler transaction for the second-highest MLS-recorded sale in the province.
Situated on the shores of Okanagan Lake in Lake Country, the 20,000-square-foot main residence is surrounded by 850 feet of pristine lake frontage and lush, landscaped grounds. Built in 2017 by Legacy Homeworks and styled by Tara Sullivan Woll of Red Crayon, the home combines refined craftsmanship with modern technology, offering SMART-home integration, geothermal heating and cooling and a private on-site water filtration plant.
“This home is truly one of a kind,” says Jane Hoffman, president of Unison Jane Hoffman Realty, who represented the sale. “Every detail, every finish, every view was created with such thought and care. After more than 40 years of selling on Okanagan Lake, I can honestly say it’s the most remarkable property I’ve ever represented. Beyond the home itself, this sale speaks to what makes the Okanagan so special—it’s an extraordinary place to live, and now the world is taking notice.”
The property features vaulted wood-beam ceilings, marble-tiled corridors, wood-burning fireplaces, and panoramic lake and mountain views from nearly every room. The main wing includes a chef’s kitchen, theatre, wine cellar, home gym and recreation lounge with a full bar. Two primary suites anchor the residence, along with three additional ensuite bedrooms. A separate three-bedroom guest wing features its own kitchen and living area, while a detached 1,800-square-foot caretaker’s home rounds out the property.
At the water’s edge, a newly installed wharf system offers composite decking, boat and seadoo lifts, and seasonal water hookups—built to accommodate even an oversized yacht. Outside, resort-style amenities include a pool, hot tub, and multiple patios designed for entertaining or corporate retreats.
Adds Kristy Huber, vice-president of sales at Unison Jane Hoffman Realty: “Sales like this are significant because they show real confidence in the Okanagan market. It proves that you can build something of this caliber here—and that there’s a buyer for it. This sale puts the Okanagan on the map among British Columbia’s most desirable luxury destinations and reinforces the region’s strength as a place to invest.”
Mihika is the senior editor at BCBusiness. Her work has also appeared in the New York Times, Vox, Globe and Mail, The Walrus, Vogue, Chatelaine, and more.
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