Penticton Herald

At home in the Okanagan

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Everyone who lives in the Okanagan Valley will agree that it is a visual treat. The stunning lake, orchards, vineyards, pine forests, rolling hills and wilderness — it all flows together in soft lines and amazing colours.

Embedded in this unique setting is the vibrant and growing city of Kelowna.

Like everywhere in the world, life is getting busier and busier here. But, there is also a certain sense of balance that exists. Those who live here, love it.

And those who choose to move here naturally embrace a more balanced lifestyle.

Wilden is a prime example of how responsibl­e, forward-thinking developmen­t protects the pristine nature that surrounds us and offers residents a rare quality of life.

Tucked into the hillside a short 10-minute drive from downtown and just 15 minutes from the airport and university, Wilden is Kelowna’s largest masterplan­ned community.

Approximat­ely half of the roughly 1,500 acres will always be preserved as natural open space and public parkland.

Okanagan Modern is the nature-inspired interpreta­tion of modern architectu­re.

When it comes to home design, Wilden leads the way with skill, passion and innovation.

Blenk Developmen­t, the family-owned company that is growing Wilden slowly and sensitivel­y, along with their four select builders and a small group of talented, local home designers, has recently developed a brand new home style called Okanagan Modern that captures the essence of nature inspired living.

Okanagan Modern evolved from the Wilden building guidelines that require a minimum of three different exterior wall treatments to focus on natural elements.

The home design team — Jeremy Newell, Mullins Design Group, Jenish and Uprise Design — blended classical craftsmen features with contempora­ry elements such as low roof pitches and wide overhangs, shed and flat roof sections, stucco and architectu­ral panels.

The new look is more modern with cleaner lines, yet still integrates classic Wilden features such as the large front porches and entry doors that create a welcoming façade within all Wilden neighbourh­oods.

The new pre-priced home program has just been released.

The new portfolio features 30 Okanagan Modern home designs, complete with base prices and floor plans.

You can find them online at www.wilden.ca/homeplans

 ?? Special to Okanagan Weekend ?? Tucked into the hillside a short 10-minute drive from downtown and just 15 minutes from the airport and university, Wilden is Kelowna’s largest master-planned community.
Special to Okanagan Weekend Tucked into the hillside a short 10-minute drive from downtown and just 15 minutes from the airport and university, Wilden is Kelowna’s largest master-planned community.

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