320-acre estate rare opportunity to own a secluded valley with exceptional privacy. 20 minutes to Penticton. Mature evergreens, rolling pasture with a well-built road network. Water rights! 900 sq. ft. shop, sea-can storage, 1,900 sq. ft., off-grid rancher powered by solar and generator.
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A private sanctuary such as this 320-acre estate does not come up for sale often. Properties of this caliber are very difficult to find twice, so when one is offered, it’s wise to act.
Located just 20 minutes from Penticton, this sprawling off-grid estate offers the rare opportunity to purchase your own private valley. The property is the epitome of privacy and would function well as a year-round residence or recreational retreat. Access is off Highway 3A near the Twin Lakes Golf Course, via Sheep Creek Road approximately 6 km up a gravel road. Upon entering through the private gated entrance, you’ll notice the current owner has done an excellent job developing a solid road system throughout the property, complete with a quality gravel base and professional construction.
As you travel into the southeastern corner of the property, a long winding driveway leads you through a mix of mature evergreens and rolling open pasture, punctuated by pockets of aspen and birch. Unlike many other large properties, this acreage has retained a significant volume of evergreen trees, which not only enhances the feeling of untouched nature but also provides sanctuary for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to see deer, bears, and even moose wandering through. A well-constructed road network leads to every corner of the acreage, including one of the highest points, with fire pit area offering a million-dollar view of three different well known mountain areas, Cathedral park, Apex Ski Resort and Mount Baldy Ski Area.
This area enjoys an abundance of sunshine throughout the year. Being at a higher elevation than the Okanagan Valley, the property experiences cooler summer temperatures, although it can still reach the mid-thirties. Water is everything in this country, and this property has it—with licensed water rights from Angus Creek for domestic use at the house and gardens, and from Mountain Creek for irrigation. The growing conditions are first class. Directly in front of the main house is a large deer-fenced garden area with excellent soil quality. Water for the home and garden is high quality, year-round, and gravity-fed.
With a property of this size, you need a shop and equipment storage. A large sea can with covered areas on both sides, along with a well-built 900 sq. ft. shop featuring a concrete floor and wood heating, provides secure storage for your tools and toys. The shop yard is located approximately 500 m from the main house, where a portable sawmill has also been set up to provide self-sufficient lumber for any project.
The main house is a quality-constructed 1,900 sq. ft. off-grid residence that functions seamlessly with power provided by solar and generator. This three-bedroom rancher features an open floor plan with spacious dining and living areas that open onto a sitting room taking in the expansive eastern view. Large windows along the east side of the home allow plenty of natural light. Although the home is off-grid, it includes all the amenities you would expect, including a washer and dryer, on-demand hot water, and propane heating. The view from the home takes in the property’s fields and across the Okanagan Valley to the mountains beyond. Beside the home is a serviced RV site that would function perfectly for extended family or a caretaker.
This property has everything you’ve been looking for—the views, the water, the climate, the proximity to town, and total privacy. Don’t wait to call the listing agent and make this one yours.
747 Armstrong Smith Road - Kaleden, BC
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Kaleden is a small lakeside community located along the eastern shore of Skaha Lake in British Columbia’s South Okanagan region, approximately 10 minutes south of Penticton. Known for its peaceful setting, warm climate, and scenic lake and vineyard views, Kaleden offers a quieter alternative to some of the busier Okanagan centres while still remaining close to urban amenities and services. The area is characterized by hillsides, orchards, vineyards, open grasslands, and expansive lake vistas that give the community a relaxed and highly livable atmosphere. The locals describe Kaelden as laid-back, welcoming, and strongly connected to the outdoors and surrounding natural landscape. The community attracts a mix of full-time residents, retirees, recreational property owners, and those seeking a quieter lifestyle within the Okanagan. Unlike larger centres, Kaleden maintains a small-community feel with less traffic, lower density, and a slower pace of life. Many homes take advantage of elevated lake views, while the surrounding countryside offers a blend of rural acreage properties, vineyards, and established residential neighbourhoods. Amenities are modest but practical for everyday living, with local cafés, wineries, community services, parks, and small businesses serving the immediate area. Most larger shopping, healthcare, professional services, and commercial amenities are easily accessed in nearby Penticton. Just 13 km north of Kaleden along Highway 97, Penticton provides convenient access to major shopping, healthcare services, restaurants, wineries, schools, entertainment, and the Penticton Regional Airport (YYF). The city has a lively downtown core with boutiques, cafés, breweries, markets, and year-round community events. The South Okanagan wine industry is also a defining feature of the area, with numerous nearby wineries, vineyards, fruit stands, and agricultural operations contributing to the local character and economy. The region is widely recognized for its sunny climate and benefits from one of the warmest and driest climates in British Columbia, creating excellent conditions for agriculture and farming.
The vegetation around Kaleden reflects the South Okanagan’s dry, semi-arid climate and distinctive grassland environment.
Kaleden offers excellent year-round recreational opportunities centered around its lakeside setting, surrounding hillsides, and close proximity to many of the South Okanagan’s most popular outdoor destinations.
During the warmer months you can enjoy boating, swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, cycling, hiking, golfing, and wine touring throughout the region. The nearby Kettle Valley Rail Trail is one of the area’s most popular multi-use trail systems, attracting cyclists, walkers, and horseback riders while showcasing panoramic lake and valley views.
Nearby lakes include Skaha Lake, which is directly adjacent to Kaleden and widely known for its warm water, beaches, boating, and paddle sports, along with Okanagan Lake to the north near Penticton.
Popular nearby provincial parks include Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park, internationally recognized for its rock climbing and hiking terrain overlooking Skaha Lake, and Vaseux Lake Provincial Park, known for its wetland habitat, wildlife viewing, and lakeside scenery. The South Okanagan Grasslands Protected Area also contributes to the region’s distinctive desert-like landscape and trail network.
Winter recreation is easily accessible from Kaleden as well. Apex Mountain Resort, located west of Penticton, is one of the South Okanagan’s major winter destinations offering skiing, snowboarding, skating, tubing, and snowshoeing. The surrounding hills and backcountry areas also provide opportunities for snowmobiling, winter hiking, and cross-country skiing, giving the region strong four-season recreational appeal.
Kaleden was established in the early 1900s during the South Okanagan’s early agricultural and railway expansion. The community was developed around fruit growing and farming, supported by the arrival of the Kettle Valley Railway, which helped connect the region to larger markets throughout British Columbia. The name “Kaleden” is commonly believed to have been inspired by the Greek words for “beautiful idea,” reflecting the area’s scenic setting along Skaha Lake.
Over time, Kaleden evolved from a small agricultural settlement into a quiet residential and recreational lakeside community. While many of its original orchards and rural properties remain part of the landscape, the area has gradually become known for its relaxed lifestyle, lake access, vineyards, and proximity to Penticton and the broader South Okanagan wine region.
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49°23'16.70"N and 119°45'6.26"W
$3,137.89 (2025)
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DISTRICT LOT 519S, SIMILKAMEEN DIV OF YALE LAND DISTRICT
PID 003-428-290
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