5 Private British Columbia Estates with Pools, Views, and Acreage

Steps from the shoreline in Fairfield, this architecturally distinctive residence pairs recent construction with a transformation inspired by Mediterranean villas. Privacy is central to the experience, beginning in a private front courtyard arranged with sun-drenched terraces and elegant lounge areas. Designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living, the home extends to generous outdoor living space, while the rear grounds add an outdoor kitchen, multiple entertaining areas, and a custom louvered pergola.

On Rockface Road in Kelowna, this residence is defined by privacy and a rare equestrian-forward setup. An attached horse barn keeps daily routines effortless, while paddocks extend the sense of open space right at home. With trail riding nearby, mornings can begin in the saddle and end with an easy return to your own grounds. When it’s time to unwind, a swimming pool offers a simple, restorative counterpoint to the day’s pace. Inside, an in-law suite adds welcome flexibility for extended family, guests, or a more independent living arrangement. The overall experience is part refined retreat, part working horse property—an “own piece of Yellowstone” atmosphere that turns everyday living into something quietly expansive.

Set on a flat, blank-canvas acreage at 3990 Fairwinds Court in Kelowna, this property offers a refined, charming country setting designed for flexibility. The land reads as an open invitation—space to imagine, plan, and shape a lifestyle that feels distinctly your own, whether that means gardens, outdoor living, or a quiet retreat with room to breathe. Minutes from a golf club and nearby wineries, it balances rural calm with easy access to some of the region’s most enjoyed pastimes. The overall impression is simple and intentional: a five-star setting without pretense, where the best feature is possibility. Days here can unfold at an unhurried pace—morning air, wide horizons, and the freedom to create what comes next.

From its elevated setting on a quiet cul-de-sac in West Kelowna, this award-winning custom home by H&H Custom Homes captures sweeping lake and valley views. Recognized with four honors at the 2021 Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence, it pairs thoughtful family function with standout design, including a one-of-a-kind hidden office and dedicated his-and-hers offices on the main floor. The kitchen is equipped with a full-sized fridge/freezer, Dacor appliances, and a walkthrough pantry with mud room. Upstairs, an award-winning primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet and ensuite, while two additional bedrooms occupy a separate wing for added privacy. Outdoors, a fully fenced xeriscape yard with synlawn, putting green, garden beds, privacy cedars, and feature lighting surrounds a saltwater pool with auto-cover, built-in BBQ and double bar seating, hot tub, and sauna—finished with a covered upper deck with radiant heaters and topless glass railings. An oversized garage, generous driveway with RV parking, and a self-contained legal one-bedroom suite complete the setting.

Along the oceanfront in Lions Bay, this reimagined retreat is framed by sweeping Howe Sound views and a lifestyle that revolves around the water’s edge. The listing speaks to luxurious poolside living, suggesting days that move easily between the shoreline and the calm, resort-like atmosphere of the outdoor setting. With its oceanfront position, the home’s outlook becomes part of the daily rhythm—morning light over the Sound, quiet afternoons by the pool, and evenings defined by the ever-changing coastal horizon. Designed as a retreat in both name and feel, it reads as a place to slow down and settle in, where the view and the poolside experience take center stage. Here, the backdrop is Howe Sound, and the mood is unhurried coastal living.