Lakefront Dream

This 1-acre lakefront property in Kelowna was transformed into the homeowner’s dream retreat. Our lakefront landscaping design includes a 1,200 sq ft putting green and sunken sand bunker, raised planting beds that lead you around the house to several outdoor living spaces for entertaining, enjoying hot summer days, or quiet relaxation.

Over the years we have provided many small renovations, such as a custom PVC column and rough sawn Timber Pergola that is nestled under their magnificent lakeside willow tree. We continue to work with the client to improve and reinvigorate this incredible property year after year.

Kelowna Lakefront Landscaping – Key Features:

• The homeowner’s wife surprised him with a custom 1,200 square foot artificial turf putting green, complete with a Scottish style pot bunker.
• The team designed this one-of-a-kind wrought iron gate to honour the homeowner’s Asian heritage. After careful engineering, craftsmen cut the hand-drafted Japanese Maple gate from 2 sheets of ½” solid steel using a water jet. They then milled copper and epoxied it to the “grass blades” for a truly unique finish
• 600 linear feet of hand stacked flagstone rock wall surrounding most of the property creates multiple levels and added dimensions to the stunning planting areas
• Flagstone Patio with natural stone outdoor built-in gas fireplace creates an intimate space to entertain guests or keep warm on cool summer nights
• Low voltage lighting system (5 transformers, 120 fixtures all controlled by 12volt Lutron system)
• Irrigation water is drawn from the lake

Challenges:

• Working with the existing trees on the property, some of which were past their prime and struggling, was key to creating different outdoor living spaces
• Maintaining the integrity of the septic field while installing the golf green over top of it
• The need to install irrigation water intake 1800 feet out from shore in order to get to the needed 40-60’ in depth

From Start to Finish

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