What To Consider When Building A Custom Home in Kelowna
Building a custom home in Kelowna is an exciting adventure! There are many great communities to build at, including Fawn Run at The Ponds, and the possibilities are endless. If you plan to build a home in Kelowna, there are a few things that you should consider when choosing the perfect lot for your brand new home sweet home.
What Are The Views Like?
If you have the opportunity to build in a community like Fawn Run with an abundance of stunning views, why wouldn’t you take advantage of those gorgeous scenes? Your lot may face Okanagan Lake or the expansive mountainside, and it’s a great idea to orient your custom built home in a way that captures the best views from your favourite rooms in the house. Building a custom home also allows you to consider privacy orientation through home design and your custom landscape.
Is a Flat Lot or a Walk-Out Lot Better For Your Needs?
An important consideration when choosing a lot for your new home is the style of the lot. Is a flat lot or a walk-out lot better suited to your family and needs?
Walk-Out Lots are on sloped land and offer the ability to walk-out into the backyard from your basement. This is a great option if you plan to include a basement suite in your build, or simply for taking advantage of views, and direct outdoor access from every level of your home. These lots offer plenty of natural light into the basement through full-size windows and you often get more use out of your basement.
Flat lots offer easy backyard access and have a ground level front door, level driveway, and direct access to your outdoor entertainment areas and rear yard. This holds strong appeal for most homeowners, from empty nesters looking to scale down to single floor living, to young families who prefer clear sightlines to kids playing in the yard. Flat lots are a fabulous choice for those looking to maximize the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that is so iconic to the Okanagan.
At Fawn Run Phase 7, we have both flat lots and walk-out lots to choose from. You can learn more about our lots on the Build A Home page.
Are There Nearby Activities That Interest You?
As much as you’ll love your new home, you’re sure to want to get out now and then to participate in various activities to stay active, healthy, and to socialize. It’s important to think about your access to activities that excite you and the proximity to your home and community.
If you enjoy hiking, biking, snowshoeing, trail running, or simply experiencing nature on a regular basis, you’ll likely prefer a lot that is close to these activities. For example, Fawn Run backs onto acres of greenspace with many ponds and a nearby lake. If you would enjoy trailhead access just outside your front door, a lot at Fawn Run might just be perfect for you.
How Close Are You To Schools And Amenities?
One important factor in choosing a lot and a community in Kelowna is to find a location that has your necessities nearby. If your children are in school, it’s incredibly convenient to live near a school or on a bus route. It can also be convenient to live near a commercial center, grocery store, or pharmacy.
In Kelowna’s Upper Mission, there are a number of schools and convenient amenities to choose from. Fawn Run is within walking distance of both Canyon Falls Middle School and an upcoming commercial center, Mission Village at the Ponds. The commercial center is set to open in 2024, with retailers including Save On Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, Dollarama, a liquor store, a dentist office, and more, and it’s all a 10-minute walk from any lot in the Fawn Run neighbourhood.
What Is The History Of The Neighborhood’s Value?
Finally, an important consideration in choosing a lot to build your dream home is the value of the neighbourhood that it is located in. Should you choose to sell your home down the line, or if you’re a builder bringing a spec home to life, it’s smart to consider the real estate value of the area and what kind of value your home and area will maintain over time.
Kelowna’s Upper Mission has one of the highest overall resale values in the city. The community is growing quickly, and the history of sales in the Upper Mission has typically been higher than in many other parts of town. With many new amenities still under development in the Ponds master planned community, Fawn Run homes will continue to benefit from boosts in value for years to come.
With all of these considerations in mind, choosing a lot to build a home in Kelowna is a big decision. Fawn Run at The Ponds has accounted for each of these considerations and has the right lot for all of your family’s needs. To learn more about a specific lot at Fawn Run, book an appointment at our Sales Centre by calling 250-764-4694 or email sales@fawnrun.ca.